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c. 1865 French Napoleon III Table Top Writing Desk Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
French, circa 1865, Napoleon III table top writing desk box. Burl amboyna, ebony & boulle inlays
Category

Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Desk Sets

Materials

Velvet, Burl

Vintage Boho Zig Zag Inlay Burl Wood Writing Desk Box
Located in west palm beach, FL
An extraordinary vintage Boho writing desk in a box. Chic Burl wood construction with gorgeous
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Wood

Rare Antique Regency Travelling Writing Box, English c 1810-1820
Located in Kastrup, DK
A rare Regency writing desk box made in solid ebony. Original leather with natural age-related
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Fine Antique Regency Rosewood Inlaid Brass Campaign Writing Box Desk Slope 1830
Located in Portland, OR
A very fine quality Rosewood & inlaid brass Campaign writing desk box, circa 1830. The box made
Category

Antique 1830s English Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Secretary Writing Desk
By Garbarino Collections
Located in Milan, IT
This stunning classic-inspired writing desk is a timeless piece of functional decor that will
Category

2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Secretary Writing Desk
Secretary Writing Desk
H 48.43 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
English Partner Desk, Writing Desk
Located in Berlin, DE
box, slightly protruding tabletop. Green writing surface decorated with extraordinary gold embossing
Category

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
Mummenthaler & Meier Magic Box Writing Desk In Teak, Switzerland 1950
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Experience the elegance and ingenuity of Swiss design with this stunning foldable writing desk
Category

Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Régence Style Marquetry Writing Desk
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A magnificent and very rare Régence style marquetry inlaid grand bureau plat or writing desk
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Régence Style Marquetry Writing Desk
Régence Style Marquetry Writing Desk
H 37.41 in W 87.8 in D 43.31 in
Table, Desk, Writing, Dressing, Vanity, Teak, Vintage
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A large vintage teak table desk, writing table, dressing table or side table. Measures: 6 feet 2
Category

Vintage 1950s British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

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
Category

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
Antique Napoleon III Boulle Style Writing Box
Located in New York, NY
Dealer: S138XX
Category

Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Confidence of Cloud Writing Desk by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Confidence of a cloud writing desk by Thomas Dariel Dimensions: D 43 x W 120 x H 147 cm
Category

2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Antique Writing Desk, English, Oak, Leather, Correspondence Table, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique writing desk. An English, oak and leather correspondence table, dating to the
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

Straight Leg British Chippendale Style Library Desk or Writing Table
By Hekman Furniture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
This is a vintage traditional mahogany library desk or writing table. Its design was inspired by
Category

20th Century American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Søborg Møbler ‘model 130’ teak & beech writing desk – Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen, Soborg Mobler
Located in Heerhugowaard, NL
Free standing writing desk with model no. 130 designed by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbler of
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Beech, Teak

Antique Carved Correspondence Desk, Scottish Oak, Writing Table, Early Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique carved correspondence desk with hidden drawer. A Scottish, oak writing table
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique French Brass Inlaid Mahogany Writing Slope Box 19Ct
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality example of a polished brass inlaid travelling writing slope made
Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Writing Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
sculptural writing desk as an ode to his iconic lighting collection. The tabletop is inlaid in cream shagreen
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Beauty Desk, Makeup Table, Writing Table, Mirror, Oak, Brass Medulu
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Beauty desk with simple lines and sophisticated details. Vivian is ideal for intimate environments
Category

2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Organic Modern Home Office Writing Desk White Lacquer Brushed Stainless Steel
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
João Faria created the stunning "Roots Home Desk" for contemporary and home offices. Rather than
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Cut Steel, Metal, Stainless Steel

Antique Writing Desk, French, Decorative Centre Table, Louis XV Taste, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique writing desk. A French, kingwood reverse breakfront decorative centre table in
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Organic Modern Accent Home Office Writing Desk Walnut Brushed Stainless Steel
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
João Faria created the stunning "Roots Home Desk" for contemporary and home offices. Rather than
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel, Cut Steel, Metal

Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk White Lacquer Brushed Stainless Steel
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The Executive Desk ExCentric 1.0 is made of white lacquered wood and brushed stainless steel and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel

Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk Tineo Wood Brushed Stainless Steel
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The Executive Desk ExCentric 1.0 is made in Tineo wood and brushed stainless steel and can be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel, Steel, Brass

Antique Silver Table, English, Inlaid, Display, Writing Desk, Georgian, C.1780
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique silver table. An English, rosewood inlaid display or writing table, dating to
Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Irish Coromandel Satinwood Writing Slope Box by Austins Dublin Ireland
Located in Dublin, Ireland
manufactured portable items, Decanter and Games Boxes, Tea Caddies, Ladies Dressing Boxes, Writing Slopes and
Category

Antique 19th Century Irish Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk Black Oak Wood Black Lacquered Steel
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The Executive Desk ExCentric 1.0 is made in black oak wood and black metallic lacquered steel and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Cut Steel, Steel, Stainless Steel

Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk in Walnut Wood and Brushed Brass
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The Executive Desk ExCentric 2.0 listed here is made in walnut wood and brushed brass. However, we
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel

Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk Tineo Wood and Brushed Stainless Steel
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The executive desk ExCentric 2.0 listed here is made in tineo wood and brushed stainless steel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel

Organic Modern Accent Home Office Writing Desk Black Oak Wood Black Lacquer
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
João Faria created the stunning home desk ROOTS for contemporary and home offices. Rather than
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cut Steel, Metal, Steel

Modern Home Office Accent Writing Executive Desk Walnut Wood and Brushed Brass
By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The Executive Desk ExCentric 2.0 listed here is made in walnut wood and brushed brass. The desk has
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel

Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk Ebony Macassar Wood and Brushed Brass
By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The Executive Desk ExCentric 2.0 listed here is made in ebony macassar wood and brushed brass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel

Modern Minimalist Home Office Writing Desk Oak Wood and Brushed Stainless Steel
By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
minimalist work or home offices, the tabletop of this Home Desk is handcrafted using carefully selected wood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel, Metal, Brass, Steel, Cut Steel

Modern Minimalist Home Office Writing Desk in Walnut Wood and Brushed Brass
By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
minimalist work or home offices, the tabletop of this Home Desk is handcrafted using carefully selected wood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel

Niels Erik & Gladsam Jensen "Desk in a Box"
By Niels Erik & Glasdam Jensen, Vantinge Møbelindustri
Located in Highland, IN
This remarkable "magic desk" design by Niels Erik & Gladsam Jensen is incredibly innovative and
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Niels Erik & Gladsam Jensen "Desk in a Box"
Niels Erik & Gladsam Jensen "Desk in a Box"
H 47.5 in W 31.5 in D 20.5 in
Modern Curved Home Office Writing Desk Oak Wood White Lacquer Stainless Steel
By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
Desk has an oval shape, with oak wood and white lacquered wood interconnected on its tabletop. The feet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel

Organic Modern Accent Home Office Writing Desk in Black Oak Wood & Copper Effect
By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
João Faria created the stunning home desk ROOTS for contemporary and home offices. Rather than
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Copper, Metal, Cut Steel, Steel

Modern Minimalist Home Office Writing Desk in Black Oak Wood and Black Lacquer
By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
minimalist work or home offices, the tabletop of this Home Desk is handcrafted using carefully selected wood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel

Modern Home Office Writing Desk in High-Gloss Ironwood and Gold Lacquered Steel
By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The "Fifties Home Desk" is made in high-gloss ironwood and gold lacquered steel. We can also
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cut Steel, Metal, Steel

Galaxy Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Galaxy writing desk in cream shagreen, is a classic and sculptural piece with its beautifully
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique English Regency Rosewood Travelling Lap Desk Box, Circa 1830
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Regency rosewood travelling lap desk box, circa 1830.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Fine Sheraton Revival Satinwood Inlaid Carlton House Desk. with Letter Boxes, Ci
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine Sheraton Revival Satinwood inlaid Carlton House desk. with Letter boxes. circa 1880s
Category

Antique 1880s English Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Victorian Writing Slope in Walnut
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn2674 Victorian writing slope - writing box in walnut in original condition with new, green
Category

Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Writing Slope in Walnut
Victorian Writing Slope in Walnut
H 5.52 in W 11.82 in D 9.06 in
George III Sheraton Writing Table
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A fine George III Sheraton period partners writing table in figured mahogany with box wood
Category

Antique 1780s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

George III Sheraton Writing Table
George III Sheraton Writing Table
H 30.75 in W 52 in D 31.5 in
Rare Regency Lacquered Writing Table
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The Japanese lacquered box hinged to open to an adjustable fabric-inset writing surface, inset in a
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Rare Regency Lacquered Writing Table
Rare Regency Lacquered Writing Table
H 30 in W 27.5 in D 18.25 in
George IV Mahogany Writing Table
By John Mclean
Located in Dublin, GB
A fine George IV figured mahogany writing table The tooled leather top inside a mahogany band
Category

Antique 1810s English George IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

George IV Mahogany Writing Table
George IV Mahogany Writing Table
H 31.5 in W 40 in D 29.25 in
George III Satinwood Oval Writing Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine Georgian Satinwood oval writing/library table, the inset leather top with rosewood
Category

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

Materials

Brass

George III Satinwood Oval Writing Table
George III Satinwood Oval Writing Table
H 28.5 in W 46 in D 33.5 in
Exhibition Quality Amboyna 6 Drawer Writing Table
Located in Seaford, GB
Partners Writing Table or Desk. It has a makers stamp on each drawer of ‘La Porte Barmen’ and searching on
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Intersekt Desk
Located in Dubai, AE
assembly for the creation of this desk. Each intersection is outlined with a millimetrical grove around
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2010s Emirian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Limestone

Intersekt Desk
Intersekt Desk
H 29.93 in W 70.87 in D 31.5 in
Sanne Desk
By Ben Kicic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
inset floating storage box. Its dual-plane top allows additional versatility and use. Available in any
Category

2010s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Sanne Desk
Sanne Desk
H 29 in W 22 in D 54 in
Victorian Kingwood and Boxwood Ladies Writing Table
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine Victorian kingwood and box wood strung mounted ladies writing table in the French taste, the
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Antique 1880s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Kingwood, Boxwood

Ladies writing, jewellery cabinet, French, circa 1890
By Jonathan Levien
Located in Brighton, Sussex
of the Royal Collection The quarter veneered box superstructure mounted with five oval Sevres style
Category

Antique 19th Century English Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Tulipwood

Handcrafted Designer Desk
Located in Stanwood, WA
A wonderful, hand-made, walnut Desk by Stuart Welch. Solid and striking design, contemporary/modern
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Desks and Writ...

Materials

Walnut

Handcrafted Designer Desk
Handcrafted Designer Desk
H 29 in W 32 in D 105 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
H 38.59 in W 80.71 in D 23.63 in
Davenport Desk, Germany, 1870
Located in Belmont, MA
Introducing a delightful German Davenport desk dating back to 1870. This small and narrow desk
Category

Antique 1870s German Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Davenport Desk, Germany, 1870
Davenport Desk, Germany, 1870
H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
JO Desk by DUVALD Contemporary Desk Handcrafted in Denmark. Hardwood, steel
By Örn Duvald
Located in Gentofte, DK
The desk explores tactility in a working environment. Modern work life is digital and rather one
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Handcrafted English Oak Desk
Located in London, GB
A new freestanding modern English oak desk design. Designed and handmade in England using skilled
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Handcrafted English Oak Desk
Handcrafted English Oak Desk
H 31.5 in W 59.06 in D 14.97 in
Refined Mid Century Modern Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
The desk is elegant in scale with precise details that bring the piece together. Brushed gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing...

Materials

Metal

Refined Mid Century Modern Desk
Refined Mid Century Modern Desk
H 29.5 in W 54 in D 25 in
Hot Desk 1, Miami by Russell Bamber, Geometric Shaped Desk, Colored Laminate
By Russell Bamber
Located in London, GB
Desk 1 is made of four separate, strong, lightweight , laminated plywood boxes that simply slot
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2010s British Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Laminate

Vintage Boho Hand Turned PostMaster’s Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
. Perfect as a writing desk, small hotel check in or collectors cabinet. The charm is endless. You can move
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Early 20th Century North American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

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Writing Desk Box For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal writing desk box for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every writing desk box was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect writing desk box — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A writing desk box, designed in the Victorian, Regency or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Mummenthaler and Meier, BRDR Furbo and Drew & Sons each produced at least one beautiful writing desk box that is worth considering.

How Much is a Writing Desk Box?

Prices for a writing desk box can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $300 and can go as high as $34,882, while the average can fetch as much as $1,475.
Questions About Writing Desk Box
  • 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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The inkstone was the most precious and permanent object in a Japanese writing set. It is a mortar used for mixing dry ink with water for the purposes of writing. You'll find a selection of Japanese writing boxes on 1stDibs.