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Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany and fruitwood inlaid ladies writing desk. The superstructure with central shelf flanked by
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Early 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian Carved-Wood Desk W/Pullout Writing Shelf & Great Storage, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian smaller-sized carved-wood desk, with pull-out writing shelf and storage, from the 19th
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 31.25 in W 44.5 in D 19 in
Bricks, Shelf Desk L1
By Kueng Caputo
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kueng Caputo is a Zurich, Switzerland based design practice comprised of Lovis Caputo and Sarah Kueng. Their material adventures are often rooted in the complexities of crafts techni...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ceramic
Bauhaus tubular steel writing desk
By Bauhaus Deutschland
Located in PRAHA 4, CZ
The offered tubular steel Bauhaus writing desk impresses with its hight class design. It has been
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
French Provincial Writing Desk 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th century painted French Provincial style desk. The desk stands on four cabriole legs that
Category
Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
“Molto” bamboo writing desk (limited edition)
Located in Roma, RM
Limited edition “Molto” bamboo writing desk with glass shelf, made from vintage bamboo by our
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo
English Bamboo Desk or Writing Table
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming 19th century three drawer desk featuring leather panels on top, foldout writing shelf
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo
Danish Mid-Century Teak Writing Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish desk, circa 1960's. Robust work surface! Finished on both sides, if placed in the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk
Located in Greenwich, CT
This vintage Mid-Century Modern writing desk has been completely refinished and refreshed to look
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Teak Writing Desk with Bookshelf, Danish Design
Located in The Hague, NL
Midcentury Danish rosewood desk
A good quality Danish Teak desk having four drawers to the front
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Rosewood Writing Desk with Bookshelf, Danish Design
Located in The Hague, NL
Midcentury Danish rosewood desk
A good quality Danish rosewood desk having four drawers to the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
1960s National Mt Airy Mahogany Chippendale Writing Desk
By National Mt. Airy
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage Mahogany Chippendale writing desk by National Mount Airy Furniture of North Carolina
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Bonheur Du Jour Writing Desk
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A pretty French Louis XV style writing desk or ‘bonheur du jour’, the serpentine case veneered in
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Kingwood
Writing Desk used by Charles Dickens, circa 1800
Located in Dorking, GB
This is the desk on which Dickens began his famous writing career. He was in fact a solicitor’s
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Burl Walnut Ladies Writing Desk, Slant Front Desk, Scotland 1920, H838
Located in Vancouver, BC
Vintage burl walnut ladies writing desk, slant front desk, Scotland 1920, H838
Scotland 1920s
Category
20th Century Scottish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 40 in W 31 in D 18 in
Italian Mid-Century Wooden and Glass Writing Desk
Located in Milano, IT
Cute wooden writing desk of fine Italian manufacture from the 1950s.
The desk is made in the frame
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique French Oak Writing Desk Late 19th Century
Located in Toledo, OH
A late 19th century French two part writing desk. Oak construction with extensive hand carved
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Antique Late 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Postmodern Baby Blue Lacquer Laminate Desk With Corner Shelf
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Shelf. This desk, featuring a vibrant baby blue finish and a convenient corner shelf, merges
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian Baroque Carved Walnut Writing Desk with Lyre Base
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An Italian Baroque style walnut writing desk table with drawers and lyre shaped base legs and
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Antique Early 1800s Italian Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Art Deco Solid Teak Writing Table With Floating Shelf, Jotter & Side Storage
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Exceptionally conceived Art Deco compact teak desk with drawers, floating shelf, side storage panel
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Vintage 1930s British Indian Ocean Territory Art Deco Desks and Writing ...
Materials
Teak
H 29.5 in W 42 in D 20 in
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
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Modern Heywood Wakefield 3 Drawer Writing Desk
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern writing desk by Heywood Wakefield features hardwood construction, original
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
Emile Galle "Ombelles" Floral and Pastoral Marquetry Writing Desk
By Emile Gallé
Located in New York, NY
French Art Nouveau writing desk featuring an open upper section with a marquetry inlaid pasteral
Category
20th Century French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
18th Century French Louis XV Desk or Writing Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
writing surface. Made of walnut and in two parts with small top cabinet with one interior shelf. Cabinet
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Teak Writing Desk or Console Table
Located in Nantucket, MA
A stunning Mid-Century Modern teak writing desk or could also be used as a console table or as a
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Restored Rattan and Mahogany Secretary Desk W/ Side Shelf
Located in Van Nuys, CA
storage and two-tier side shelf built in for further storage.
The desk measures: 29.5" high x 36.5
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
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
H 45.28 in W 33.47 in D 22.45 in
21st Century Writing Desk, Oak Brass and Italian Leather Inlay
By Benedikt Bolza Design, B.B. for Reschio
Located in Lisciano Niccone, Perugia
An oak, brass and leather writing desk
B.B. - Strong contrasting materials combine – I love how
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Fratelli Proserpio Writing Table Teak Desk by, Italy, Mid-Century
By Fratelli Prosperio
Located in Vienna, AT
Teak rollup secretary desk by Fratelli Proserpio, Italy 1960's.
Modernist compact writing desk
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak, Hardwood
Contemporary Orange Desk/Book Shelf by Guillermo Santomá Contemporary Design
By Guillermo Santomà
Located in Barcelona, ES
Desk or bookshelf
Manufactured by Guillermo Santomá
Edition Side Gallery
Barcelona, 2018
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2010s Spanish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 78.75 in W 49.22 in D 98.43 in
Unique Italian Double Desk with Wall-Shelf in Walnut with Marquetry
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Double desk with shelf, walnut, Italy, 1950s
Custom-made desk for two people with wall-mounted
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
R.J. Horner Aesthetic Movement Faux Bamboo Birdseye Maple Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
American Victorian Aesthetic Movement amber stained birdseye maple faux bamboo writing desk having
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Antique 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mirror, Wood, Maple
Hardwood & Green Leather Partner Desk with Sliding Keyboard Shelf Twin Pedestal
Located in GB
keyboard shelf
A good looking and well made desk with a premium vintage green leather writing surface
Category
20th Century English Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 29.93 in W 48.23 in D 24.22 in
English Georgian Period Mahogany Desk with Ten Graduating Drawers and Shelf
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Georgian period mahogany desk from the 19th century, with 10 graduating drawers and
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 31.25 in W 43 in D 22 in
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Maplewood Writing Table - Vintage Ebony Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A freestanding, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian writing table made of hand crafted polished
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
No Reserve
H 29.75 in W 73.25 in D 36.5 in
20th Century Italian Mahogany Writing Table - Vintage Desk by Vittorio Dassi
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. The desk is consisting on each side two drawers, the middle consists a large storage space, shelf
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 30.75 in W 70.75 in D 33.75 in
Vico Magistretti Cherrywood and Aluminium Writing Desk for De Padova, Italy
By C.R.S. De Padova, Vico Magistretti
Located in Renens, CH
Italian design cherrywood and aluminium writing desk by Vico Magistretti, De Padova Italy.
This
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
English Kidney Shaped Kneehole Writing Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English kidney shaped kneehole writing desk from the Edwardian era, featuring a demi-lune
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Victorian Walnut Double Pedestal Desk, Writing or Vanity, Scotland 1890, H216
Located in Vancouver, BC
Victorian walnut double pedestal desk, writing or vanity, Scotland 1890, H216
Scotland 1890
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Antique 19th Century Scottish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 31.5 in W 48.5 in D 23.5 in
Danish Modern Teak Peter Lovig Nielsen Flip-Top Writing Desk, 1975
Located in Shippensburg, PA
DANISH MODERN PETER LØVIG NIELSEN TEAKWOOD FLIP-TOP WRITING DESK
With Lovig Dansk brand to
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Vintage Brandt Flip Top Piano Style Small Wooden Writing Desk Table
By Brandt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage brandt flip top Piano style small wooden writing desk table. Item features rolling casters
Category
Mid-20th Century Federal Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Swedish Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik Model A10 Teak Writing Desk
By Lelangs Mobelfabrik, Göran Strand
Located in London, GB
An iconic Swedish Model A10 teak writing desk designed by Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
H 28.75 in W 53.94 in D 33.47 in
French 19th Century Empire Mahogany Writing Desk with Embossed Leather Top
Located in Hopewell, NJ
stretcher and bulb feet. The desk comes with five pull-out drawers and one sliding shelf. Comes with two
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.75 in W 51 in D 27.5 in
Antique French Carved Oak Writing Desk Secretary AND Chair Breton Brittany SET
Located in Shreveport, LA
writing desk features carvings around a ‘ship’s wheel’ spindle rail surrounding an upper shelf, with a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 48 in W 36 in D 27 in
Vintage French Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlay Bronze Ormolu Small Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV style marquetry inlay bronze ormolu small writing desk. Item features
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Satinwood
H 37.5 in W 28.5 in D 19.5 in
Postmodern 1980s Pine Wood writing Desk in the style of Guillerme & Chambron
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Basel, BS
shelf.
Depth: 58cm
Width: 121cm
Height: 77cm
Desk Chair Knee / Chair space:
width: 70.5cm
Height
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Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
H 30.32 in W 47.64 in D 22.84 in
Maison Dominique Domin, Genevriére Art Deco Veneer Writing Desk or Vanity Table
By Andre Domin & Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique
Located in Firenze, IT
Exceptionally rare executive corner writing desk or vanity table branded Dominique, Paris.
This
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 39.77 in W 51.19 in D 36.23 in
Miterz Modern Writing Desk by Cauv Design Powder Coated Steel and Black Walnut
By Joseph Cauvel of CAUV Design
Located in North Branch, NY
A modern and clean twist on the traditional writing desk. The "MiterZ" writing desk by Cauv Design
Category
2010s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 30 in W 52 in D 26 in
20th Century French Art Deco large Oak Vintage Office Desk / Writing Table
Located in New York City, NY
An original and unique French kneehole two-tone desk crafted from hand-carved oak and elevated on
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20th Century French Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 30.75 in W 59.25 in D 33 in
French Directoire style desk with a shelf and leather pad, light grey lacquered
Located in Landivy, FR
This desk is a craft-handed reproduction of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th
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2010s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Oak, Lacquer
H 30.71 in W 29.53 in D 19.69 in
Antique C1870s French Louis XVI Style Inlaid King Wood Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
ladies writing desk with a cartonnier shelf compartment above the writing surface. The desk features
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 50 in W 28 in D 18.25 in
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Desk with Burlwood Top, Drawers and Cracked Ice Shelf
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden desk from the 19th century, with burlwood inset top, five
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Burl
H 31.25 in W 39 in D 19.5 in
French Directoire style desk in oak with a shelf and leather pad, grey stained
Located in Landivy, FR
the rear of the top of the desk are symbolized an inkpot hole (left) and grooves to place your writing
Category
2010s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Oak, Lacquer
H 30.71 in W 29.53 in D 19.69 in
Antique English Arts Crafts Queen Anne Oak Green Leather Top Hutch Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Arts & Crafts Queen Anne oak green leather top hutch writing desk. Item features a
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Mid-20th Century English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 51 in W 43 in D 24 in
Ladies' Writing Desk From the Early 20th Century in the Style of Louis XV
Located in Opole, PL
Ladies' Writing Desk From the Early 20th Century in the Style of Louis XV
A ladies' writing desk
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Early 20th Century European Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Rosewood
H 36.62 in W 28.75 in D 18.12 in
French Marble Top Writing Table, Tooled-Leather Writing Surface, on Casters
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Marble-Top Writing Table on Casters, Pull-Out Drawer, Gilt Tooled-Leather Writing Surface
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
H 31 in W 21.63 in D 12.75 in
English Edwardian Writing Table Bureaux
Located in Leicester, GB
shelf 23.5cm deep, middle shelf 20.5cm deep, top shelf 21.5cm deep. Writing area 31cm deep 58cm wide
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Regency Diminutive Writing Table
By John Mclean
Located in Greenwich, CT
shelf opening to a leather lined writing surface resting on a single fitted drawer, with inlaid brass
Category
Antique 19th Century Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Early 19th Century Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely quality early 19th century mahogany writing table, having a shaped gallery with a shelf
Category
Antique 1810s British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Satinwood Ladies Writing Table
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century satinwood ladies writing table in the Sheraton style, having a shaped leather writing
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Antique 1890s British Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal writing desk shelf for your home. A writing desk shelf — often made from metal, wood and steel — can elevate any home. There are 16 variations of the antique or vintage writing desk shelf you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect writing desk shelf — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A writing desk shelf, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made writing desk shelf over the years, but those crafted by Alfred Altherr, Guillermo Santomà and Hartmut Lohmeyer are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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Prices for a writing desk shelf start at $212 and top out at $21,095 with the average selling for $2,800.
Questions About Writing Desk Shelf
- What is a writing desk?1 Answer1stDibs 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 12, 2021A 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 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023What 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, 2023In 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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