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Biedermaier Writing Table in Light Wood Denmark
Located in Prato, Tuscany
technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Particular writing-table
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Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Biedermaier Writing Table in Light Wood  Denmark
Biedermaier Writing Table in Light Wood  Denmark
H 30.71 in W 37.41 in D 28.75 in
Modernist Italien writing desk with drawers and light blue Formica table top.
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Rare modernist desk with mahogany veneer and light blue Formica table top. The three drawers are
Category

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

Materials

Formica, Wood

Large Writing Desk Made In Light Mahogany From 1920s
Located in Lejre, DK
This large writing desk, crafted from light mahogany, hails from the 1920s and stands as a
Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Writing Desk in Wood and Glass with Armchair
Located in Milano, IT
light blue wood with the same curvy shapes as the desk. The vintage writing desk is ideal for
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Vintage 1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Donkey, White Writing Desk with LEDs, Made in France
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
distinctive writing desk is powered by an electric bridle. Stubborn and secretive, it conceals sliding storage
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Laminate

Donkey, Black Writing Desk with Leds, Made in France
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
distinctive writing desk is powered by an electric bridle. Stubborn and secretive, it conceals sliding storage
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Laminate

Blue maple writing desk
By Leone Intarsi
Located in Milan, IT
create the stunning floral motif of this desk in light blue-stained birdseye maple wood with a high-gloss
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Maple

Blue maple writing desk
Blue maple writing desk
H 31.89 in W 43.31 in D 27.96 in
George Eliot's Writing Table
Located in Dorking, GB
light from the candle and this close proximity would offer easy access to the different sections of the
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Sleek Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Writing Table with Green Black Finish
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sophisticated Mid-Century Modern writing table having a mahogany top with a stunning green black
Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Modern Brushed Oak Writing Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern brushed oak writing table with our light gowan finish. This desk has gently splayed solid
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Modern Brushed Oak Writing Table
Modern Brushed Oak Writing Table
H 31 in W 66 in D 26 in
Contemporary Ebonized Writing/Work Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well made writing table with a great Minimal feel. With sleek lines and a raised top with
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Ebonized Writing/Work Desk
Contemporary Ebonized Writing/Work Desk
H 30.75 in W 55 in D 27.5 in
Custom Farmhouse Style Writing Desk with Pencil Drawer by Dos Gallos Studio
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom farm house style writing desk with pencil drawer. Can be made in any size and finish. As
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21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Desks and Writi...

Materials

Walnut, Oak

Williams Writing Desk Maple Orange
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Desks and Wri...

Materials

Steel

Williams Writing Desk Maple Orange
Williams Writing Desk Maple Orange
H 30 in W 54 in D 23 in
Williams Writing Desk Walnut Black
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Desks and Wri...

Materials

Steel

Williams Writing Desk Walnut Black
Williams Writing Desk Walnut Black
H 30 in W 54 in D 23 in
Williams Writing Desk Walnut Green
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Desks and Wri...

Materials

Steel

Williams Writing Desk Walnut Green
Williams Writing Desk Walnut Green
H 30 in W 54 in D 23 in
Williams Writing Desk Walnut Gray
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Desks and Wri...

Materials

Steel

Williams Writing Desk Walnut Gray
Williams Writing Desk Walnut Gray
H 30 in W 54 in D 23 in
Williams Writing Desk Maple Mustard
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Desks and Wri...

Materials

Steel

William IV Rosewood Writing / Games Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
William IV rosewood writing / games table, circa 1830. With a rectangular rosewood top with rounded
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Antique 1830s English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

1800s New England Pine Writing Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
Small writing desk from the 1800s in New England. Original patina. Good steady condition
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Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

1800s New England Pine Writing Desk
1800s New England Pine Writing Desk
H 33.5 in W 28 in D 18 in
Mid Century Marble Top Writing Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Slender lines form a light and airy design in this modern table. A graceful combination of white
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Wr...

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Marble, Metal

Mid Century Marble Top Writing Table
Mid Century Marble Top Writing Table
H 30 in W 72 in D 31.75 in
Williams Hairpin Writing Desk Maple White
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item
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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Williams Hairpin Writing Desk Maple Pink
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Williams Hairpin Writing Desk Walnut Mustard
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Williams Writing Desk Maple Rose Copper
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Williams Hairpin Writing Desk Walnut Red
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Williams Hairpin Writing Desk Maple Black
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writ...

Materials

Steel

Williams Hairpin Writing Desk Maple Green
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writ...

Materials

Steel

Williams Hairpin Writing Desk Walnut Navy
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writ...

Materials

Steel

Williams Hairpin Writing Desk Walnut White
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Williams Hairpin Writing Desk Walnut Pink
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Williams Hairpin Writing Desk Maple Yellow
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Williams Hairpin Writing Desk Walnut Yellow
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writ...

Materials

Steel

Williams Hairpin Writing Desk Maple Gray
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Williams Hairpin Writing Desk Maple Navy
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Williams Hairpin Writing Desk Walnut Orange
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

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

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Metal, Chrome

1960s Rattan and Iron Writing Table Desk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Lightly used, with very light scratches, or minor cosmetic wear, but has no structural issues. Most
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Italian antique wooden desk with inlay decorations with light wood, early 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian antique wooden desk with inlay decorations with light wood, early 1900s Wooden rectangular
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

19th Century Dutch Renaissance Desk ~ Writing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Dutch Renaissance Desk ~ Writing Table is truly an intriguing design! Crafted from
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Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Slant-Front Drafting Desk Writing Table
Located in Forney, TX
writing surface garnished with gilt brass flower tacks. The top lifting to reveal open interior storage
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Felt, Ebony, Burl, Rosewood, Palisander, Maple, Mahogany, Kingwood

Williams Hairpin Writing Desk Walnut Blood Red
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Williams Hairpin Writing Desk Walnut Brassy Gold
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writ...

Materials

Steel

Williams Hairpin Writing Desk Maple Blood Red
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Williams Hairpin Writing Desk Walnut Prairie Green
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Williams Hairpin Writing Desk Maple Prairie Green
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writ...

Materials

Steel

Williams Hairpin Writing Desk Maple Brassy Gold
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Williams Hairpin Writing Desk Walnut Rose Copper
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

HERITAGE Walnut English Tudor Barley Twist Writing Desk
By Heritage Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
An English Tudor style writing desk by Heritage Furniture. Walnut with banded bevelled edge top
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Mid-20th Century American Tudor Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Brass

Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard writing desk in teak 1960s
By Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard
Located in Laxå, SE
legs, giving the top a light and floating feeling. The space in between also provides the opportunity
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Walnut and Leather Italian Writing Desk, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
middle of the last century. Top of the desk all covered in light brown leather, with wooden edge running
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Maple, Walnut

Restored Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk, Revived Polish, Czech, 1830s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk. Source: Czech Period: 1830-1839 Material: Walnut It has
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Antique 1830s Czech Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

Vintage Empire Desk with Dark Green Leather and Light Walnut Finish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
contrast between the dark leather and the light walnut stain enhances the desk’s visual appeal, while the
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Vintage 1970s European Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Large Executive Walnut Writing Desk by Jens Risom, 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in Chesham, GB
consistent with age and use. Restoration and Damage Details - Light wear consistent with age and use
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Light taupe Provenza Table with drawers
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
in light taupe. In a refined solid wood structure, this beautiful writing table with drawers or
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2010s Italian Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Fully restored Large ART DECO writing desk, 1930´s, Bohemia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This ART DECO writing desk was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1930´s. The table has a
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Small Teak "Varie" Writing Desk By Arne Wahl Iversen
By IKEA, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Measurements: 39.5 wide x 17.75 deep x 29.5 tall. Condition: In excellent original condition with light
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Light Blue Large Secretaire with Storage Designed by Eric Gizard, Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This large secretary desk is designed by the famous parisian Designer Eric Gizard and delivered fully mounted. The overall dimensions of the box itself are Width 120 cm / 47.2''...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writi...

Materials

Wood, Ash, Lacquer

French Directoire style Desk, light-grey lacquered, with a drawer & leather pad
Located in Landivy, FR
91 cm / 35.8" and 76 cm / 29.9" for the leather pad writing panel The main writing panel offers a
Category

2010s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Writing Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This exceptional, early Biedermeier writing table was made in Vienna circa 1825. Viennese
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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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    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.
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