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Early Model of T90 Writing Desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
, italy. minimalist, elegant – and practical: the raised rear edge of the worktop prevents writing pens
Category

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

Materials

Brass, Steel

Indian Wood Pen Box with Hand Painted Figural Scenes
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The rectangular Indian pen box with domed hinged lid is hand-painted with colorful figural
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

Coconut Rectangular Box
By Compagnia del Tabacco
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
jewels, playing cards, watches, writing pens etc.
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Coconut

Coconut Rectangular Box
Coconut Rectangular Box
H 2.37 in W 5.91 in D 11.82 in
George Eliot's Writing Table
Located in Dorking, GB
for inkpots, pens and a blotter and the other could have held notes or possibly a small tray for
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

English Edwardian Writing Table Bureaux
Located in Leicester, GB
writing table can be opened and closed with a key and a lock. Inside the writing table there are a host of
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Edwardian Writing Table Bureaux
English Edwardian Writing Table Bureaux
H 47.25 in W 24.02 in D 13 in
French Charles X Writing Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
The epitome of French elegance and style, this French Charles X-style writing desk takes the
Category

Antique 19th Century French Charles X Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

French Charles X Writing Desk
French Charles X Writing Desk
H 34 in W 23.88 in D 20.88 in
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
Category

Antique 1890s British Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Regency Mahogany writing table with Rachet top
By King & Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
Regency Mahogany writing table with Rachet top Mahogany top with removeable book rest, Top lifts
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany writing table with Rachet top
Regency Mahogany writing table with Rachet top
H 27.56 in W 19.3 in D 16.54 in
English Campaign Era Writing Box of Brass-Bound Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
compartments for inkwells, writing pens, and document/stationery storage. The top with decorative brass
Category

Antique 19th Century English Campaign Desks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique French Louis XVI Escritoire Writing Desk
Located in North York, ON
hardware. The desk features a spacious writing surface, perfect for penning letters or working on important
Category

Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

LANE Altavista Mahogany Chippendale Bookmatched Writing Desk
By Lane Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style writing desk by Lane Furniture. Mahogany with brass hardware, a banded
Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage '80s Maple Writing Desk by Thomasville
By Thomasville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fantastic blonde writing desk from the master craftsmen of North Carolina's Thomasville Furniture
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Unusual William IV Work and Writing Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
frieze and one drawer which opens to reveal writing section with black leather and pen compartment above
Category

Antique 1830s English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Unusual William IV Work and Writing Table
Unusual William IV Work and Writing Table
H 29.14 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
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
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

19th C Regency English Mahogany Adjustable Reading Writing Table
Located in Savannah, GA
reading/writing table featuring an adjustable top over a substantial base support. Retains the original
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Desyo Writing Desk Walnut Wood with Leather
By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
Writing desk in Canaletto walnut. Pen-holder and predisposition for electrical outlets. Upholstery
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Small Antique Ladies Correspondence Table, English, Flame, Writing, William IV
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique ladies correspondence table. An English, flame mahogany writing table
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

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

HENKEL HARRIS 2703 CD Connoisseur Distressed Mahogany Queen Anne Writing Desk
By Henkel Harris
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Queen Anne style writing desk by Henkel Harris, of Winchester, Virginia, USA. Solid mahogany with
Category

Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Georgian Military Campaign Brass Bound Rosewood Writing Slope
Located in High Wycombe, GB
. Will sent with a vintage writing pen, propelling pencil, gold key swing tag and a modern notepad and 2
Category

Antique 19th Century British Campaign Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Walnut Writing Table Desk Hindley & Sons 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian walnut writing table, circa 1850 in date. One of the drawers is stamped by the
Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Late 18th Century Small Lady's Mahogany Writing Desk with Ink Pot & Well
Located in Shrewsbury, GB
A superb George III lady's mahogany writing desk with hidden ink pots and a drawer, circa 1790. The
Category

Antique Late 18th Century George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Edwardian 1880s Stamped Maple & Co Brown Leather Sheraton Writing Desk Table
By Maple & Co.
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely Edwardian 1880s Stamped Maple & Co Writing Table
Category

Antique 19th Century British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Kingwood Antique Writing Table a Rognon, France, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
FRENCH LOUIS XVI KINGWOOD WRITING TABLE A ROGNON Circa 19th century Item # 803NCR07 A very fine
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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

Antique Victorian Writing Slope Wood and Mother of Pearl Scotland 1870 H613
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian writing slope, wood and mother of pearl, Scotland 1870, H613 Scotland 1870 Solid
Category

Antique 1870s Scottish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

G M Ellwood for J S Henry. An Arts & Crafts oak writing desk
By George Montague Ellwood
Located in London, GB
George Montague Ellwood (1875-1955) for J.S. Henry An oak writing desk with sloping pen compartment
Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Copper

Zanotta Cavour CM Writing Desk in Clear Glass Top with Natural Oak Frame
By Carlo Mollino, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, size 31 1/2” x 19 11/16” and one pen-holder in solid wood, made in the same finishes as the writing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Asprey & Co. London Oak & Tooled Racing Green Leather Pop-Up Writing Desk 1920s
By Charles & George Asprey
Located in High Wycombe, GB
two vertical pen rests. The rectangular and hinged two panel top encloses a green leather writing
Category

Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Leather, Oak

Zanotta Cavour CM Writing Desk in Clear Glass Top with Canaletto Walnut Frame
By Carlo Mollino, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, size 31 1/2” x 19 11/16” and one pen-holder in solid wood, made in the same finishes as the writing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Zanotta Cavour CM Writing Desk in Smoky Glass Top with Black Varnished Oak Frame
By Carlo Mollino, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, size 31 1/2” x 19 11/16” and one pen-holder in solid wood, made in the same finishes as the writing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Giant Art Deco Brass Fountain Pen and Mechanical Pencil Display Models
By Wahl Eversharp Co
Located in Hanover, MA
writing pens depicted by these giant replicas. Both have spectacular engine turned Art Deco styling
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Signs

Materials

Brass

Inkwell with Elephant, 1930s
Located in Antwerp, BE
the elephant - at his back - you can place your fountain pen or writing pen. A great desk accessory
Category

Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Inkwell with Elephant, 1930s
Inkwell with Elephant, 1930s
H 6.3 in W 13.39 in D 7.09 in
Portable "Laptop" Desk with Storage Compartments and Inkwell
Located in Soquel, CA
Portable "Laptop" Desk with Storage Compartments and Inkwell Box with storage for paper, pens, ink
Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood

Regency Mahogany Library Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
the top as writing surfaces or be used as book supports for reading. Underneath the top there are
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Library Table
Regency Mahogany Library Table
H 27.25 in W 30 in D 30 in
19th Century Laptop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century laptop is also known as a writing slope, or a lap desk! It became wildly popular
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

19th Century Laptop
19th Century Laptop
H 6 in W 16 in D 9.75 in
19th century Chinese canton black lacquered desk cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
missing) the top section finishes with the main pullout / pull-out writing surface. The writing flap opens
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Alabaster

19th Century Regency Palisander Davenport Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
leather writing surface. Top opens to reveal a richly colored interior with 2 drawers. Writing slope
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Palisander

Victorian Golden Oak Swivel Pedestal Desk
By James Shoolbred
Located in Dorking, GB
up writing slope reveals a further pen drawer and paper compartments. It measures 60 by 27 inches
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

Vintage Curved Walnut Art Deco Executive Desk
By Lehigh Leopold, John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
desk. Featuring an eye-catching rounded writing surface atop a unique, yet sturdy, T-shaped base, this
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Gustavian Style Light Gray Painted Desk with Carved Reeded Drawer, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style writing table from circa 1900 with light gray painted finish, single
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Exhibition Quality Mahogany Cylinder Desk, Maple & Co
By Maple & Co.
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
inkwells, pen tray and leather writing section, the base having long frieze drawer flanked by two small
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Rare MCM Director's Desk by Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl, Germany C.1970
By Wilhelm Werndl, Ernest Igl
Located in San Francisco, CA
the ethos of the seventies, a bright and bold era. The writing desk feels retro, without clashing with
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Stash Desk lacquer & walnut , lacquer drawers, lacquer and wood desk, waterfall
Located in Ridgewood, NY
hardware and sleek lacquer fronts. The 3-inch high drawers provide convenient storage for pens and supplies.
Category

2010s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Italian Desk by Hans Von Klier for Skipper, 1970s
By Skipper, Hans Von Klier
Located in Lasne, BE
. Compartment with 2 cubes for storing pens. Wear due to age and time of the desk.
Category

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

Materials

Metal

19th Century English Inlaid Side Table in Walnut
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
floral motifs, birds with original pen work and scrolls, all standing on cabriole legs terminating in
Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century English Inlaid Side Table in Walnut
19th Century English Inlaid Side Table in Walnut
H 29.13 in W 39.76 in D 21.65 in
English Edwardian Fully Fitted Oak Serpentine Roll Top Desk - Twin Pedestal
Located in Leicester, GB
so many drawers, writing trays and pigeon holes - its really wonderful to see the attention to detail
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Chinese Export 18th Century Lacquer Bureau on Stand
Located in London, GB
with gilded decorations on a black lacquer background. The writing section is fitted with double
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Regency Davenport in the Manner of Gillows
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
original brass gallery to top, inset tooled leather with carved bobble decoration to edge, slide out pen
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Davenport in the Manner of Gillows
Regency Davenport in the Manner of Gillows
H 33.86 in W 24.02 in D 22.5 in
1800's Antique Fine French Napoleon III Marquetry, Drawers, Bonheur Du Jour Desk
Located in Austin, TX
inset leather writing surface, inkwell and pen compartments, single frieze drawer, ebonized base with
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

English Oak and Chrome Desk by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar
By Roger Sprunger, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dorchester, MA
English oak on two slab supports in chrome. Three shallow drawers each have a well for pens and small
Category

Vintage 1970s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Loewy Desk
By Arturo Verástegui
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
compartments for pens made with attention to detail in the wood. The complexity of the curves and shapes we see
Category

2010s Mexican Futurist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Corian

Loewy Desk
Loewy Desk
H 29.53 in W 55.12 in D 23.63 in
English Walnut and Marquetry Davenport Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
faced graduated drawers with inset turned knobs; the writing compartment braced by foliate spandrels
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Leather

19th Century Swedish Off-White Painted Desk with Carved Reeded Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish off-white, light grey painted writing desk from the 19th century with three-quarter
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Grand Antique Estate Pedestal Desk, English Roll Top Secretaire, Victorian, 1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
satinwood drawer fascia of warm caramel colour Delightful pull-forward writing surface with an inset lock
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Whitewashed Ash Linderman Wall-Mounted Desk with Leather Wrapped Drawer in Stock
By New York Heartwoods
Located in Accord, NY
Asian design, and features a hand-shaped base, leather wrapped pen drawer (shown here in Coral) with a
Category

2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Ash, Leather

Rare Fiberglass Directors Desk by Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl, 1970s
By Wilhelm Werndl, Ernest Igl
Located in Echt, NL
lacquered in a white color. The carved wood drawers and the wooden writing surface are lacquered in an
Category

Late 20th Century German Space Age Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Tapparelle Desk, in Solid Oak, Inspired by Ancient Roll-Up Shutter Office
By Emmanuel Gallina
Located in Milan, Lombardy
pen and inkwell, but it is thought today to hide the tools of modernity, telephone, laptop and tablet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century Burr Walnut Davenport
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century burr walnut davenport, the sloping top has the original tan colour leather writing
Category

Antique 1860s British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Burr Walnut Davenport
19th Century Burr Walnut Davenport
H 34 in W 22 in D 22 in
Late Victorian Carlton House Desk in Satinwood
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Roberts, having original tooled leather writing surface flanked by two floral inlaid boxes, enclosing
Category

Antique 19th Century British Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Late Victorian Carlton House Desk in Satinwood
Late Victorian Carlton House Desk in Satinwood
H 36.23 in W 48.23 in D 25.2 in
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Writing Pen For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic writing pen available at 1stDibs. Each writing pen for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and wood. There are many kinds of the writing pen you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right writing pen, those designed in Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Montegrappa, Edwards and Roberts and Maitland Smith each produced at least one beautiful writing pen that is worth considering.

How Much is a Writing Pen?

A writing pen can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,229, while the lowest priced sells for $299 and the highest can go for as much as $25,992.