Table Desk With Drawer
Vintage 1960s Italian Dining Room Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Steel, Chrome
Antique 19th Century Swedish Rustic Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
20th Century English Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Shagreen
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Steel
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Plywood, Lacquer, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Steel
2010s British Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Steel
Antique 19th Century Rustic Desks and Writing Tables
Pine
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Fruitwood
2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Steel
Vintage 1940s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century Chinese Desks and Writing Tables
Iron
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Pine
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1920s Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Vintage 1940s Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
20th Century English Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
20th Century Ming Desks and Writing Tables
Cherry
2010s American Rustic Desks and Writing Tables
Birdseye Maple, Ebony, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Singaporean Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Antique 1880s Swedish Country Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Desks and Writing Tables
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Teak
Antique 1880s Swedish Country Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Spanish Colonial Desks and Writin...
Walnut
2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Steel
Vintage 1930s Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Antique 1890s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Cherry, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Steel
Antique 1890s French Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
2010s American Rustic Desks and Writing Tables
Birdseye Maple, Ebony, Walnut
Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Antique 1760s Italian Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut, Pine
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Hardwood
Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Antique 19th Century Swedish Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Antique 18th Century Spanish Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Antique 1890s Italian Directoire Desks and Writing Tables
Cherry
Antique 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
2010s American American Craftsman Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables
Elm
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Chestnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Teak
2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Ash, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Steel
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What a desk with drawers is called depends on its design. One that consists of a tabletop supported by a base with drawers on both sides is a pedestal desk. Pieces that combine lower drawers with overhead cabinets and shelves is a credenza desk. You'll find a large selection of antique and vintage desks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Yes, a chest of drawers can be used as a bedside table, provided that you have enough space beside your bed to accommodate it. If you want to be able to easily reach items on the top of the chest, choose a piece that is about 2 to 4 inches taller than your mattress. Shop a variety of bedroom furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Because of their variety of sizes and range in function, console tables can easily work as a desk. Given their size and ease of mobility, a console table can be used in almost any sort of room.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, you can use a library table as a desk. In fact, many people like the spacious tops found on library tables because they usually have enough room to accommodate a computer and provide additional work space. Find a range of library tables on 1stDibs.
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