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Collinson & Lock, Attri to E W Godwin, A Fine Quality Rosewood Writing Table
By Collinson & Lock, Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
Collinson and Lock. Attributed to E W Godwin. An exceptional quality rosewood writing table with
Category
Antique 1870s English Anglo-Japanese Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
H 29 in W 42.25 in D 21 in
17th Century Spanish Writing Desk with Drawer and Original Iron Lock
Located in Marbella, ES
17th Century Spanish writing desk with drawer and original iron lock.
Category
Antique 18th Century Spanish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 26.38 in W 35.83 in D 22.84 in
1790 Gillows Cuban Hardwood Library Secretaire Desk Writing Table I Bramah Lock
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare circa 1790 George III Library writing desk
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
H 29.93 in W 35.83 in D 18.9 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
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
19th Century Biedermeier Writing Desk
Located in Darmstadt, DE
the back is also veneered. The front of the desk has 5 lockable drawers. The locks are from the time
Category
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry, Walnut
Danish Modern Rosewood Writing Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood mid-century desk, circa 1960's. Sleek uncluttered design with bookmatched veneer top. Four
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Linley Brown Wooden Executive Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
Beautifully constructed, the Linley Writing Desk is the perfect choice for any contemporary home
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Writing Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood Danish desk, circa 1960's. Unique 5 legged design with metal pulls and a bank of drawers
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rose Quartz, Rosewood
Early 19th century Regency davenport writing desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
up and with the aid of 2 brass arms, maintains a level writing surface.
4 lockable drawers to one
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Palisander
French Louis XV Style Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Pembroke, MA
An elegant French Louis XV style petit writing desk with gilt-bronze mounts, including escutcheon
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Scandinavian Veneered Biedermeier Writing Desk with Lyres
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A small mahogany and walnut veneered table or writing desk with brass holders in the lyres formed
Category
Antique Early 1800s Scandinavian Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Restored Baroque Revival Oak Writing Desk, circa 1890
Located in Opole, PL
palmette.
There are countless drawers inside the writing desk. The middle segment is lockable and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Baroque Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
19th Century Louis XVI Style Leather Top Writing Desk
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A lovely 19th century French leather-topped writing desk in warm-coloured walnut and veneer. Hand
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Prouve Inspired Writing Desk with Compass Legs by Marko
By Jean Prouvé, Marko
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Prouve Inspired industrial writing desk by Marko. Formica top with blue enameled metal compass legs
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Writing Desk
By Milling Road
Located in Charleston, SC
Here’s a beautiful French style writing desk with a banded top and three drawers; the central
Category
Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Architects Desk with Hidden Lockable Drawer, Style of Poul Kjaerholm
Located in Munich, DE
unique very well made.
behind the lockable drawer is a second one - also lockable...... a
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
20th Century Writing Desk in the Neo-Rococo Forms
Located in Opole, PL
the writing desk are lockable with a key.
This piece of furniture has undergone renovation. It has
Category
Early 20th Century European Rococo Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Correspondence Desk, English, Library, Writing Table, Cotswold School
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage correspondence desk. An English, solid teak library or writing table in the
Category
Mid-20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
H 43.12 in W 57.09 in D 23.63 in
Antique French Napoleon Brass Ormolu Mounted 3 Drawer Writing Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Napoleon Brass Ormolu Mounted 3 Drawer Writing Desk
Antique French Napoleon III
Category
Vintage 1930s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
French Louis Philippe Desk Writing Table Secret Drawers, 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
secretary can be all locked. When the desk part is closed, the three top drawers cannot be opened thanks to
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 39.77 in W 46.07 in D 23.23 in
Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl Directors Writing Desk in Fiberglass
By Wilhelm Werndl, Ernest Igl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl, Directors writing desk, fiberglass, Germany, 1970s
This design
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
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
H 45.87 in W 49.22 in D 26.97 in
Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Writing Desk by Poteau
Located in London, GB
Louis XV style gilt bronze mounted writing desk by Poteau
French, late 19th century
Size: Height
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Swedish Art Moderne Black Writing Desk with Zebra Hide Insert
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fabulous black lacquered writing desk with bookcase and lockable cabinet on front and curved
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cowhide, Leather, Wood
Zanotta Comacina Writing Desk in Black Top & Stainless Steel Frame
By Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Comacina Writing Desk in Black Top & Stainless Steel Frame by Piero Bottoni
18/8 stainless
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Antique Campaign Bureau, Anglo Indian, Teak, Colonial Writing Desk, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique campaign bureau. An Anglo-Indian, teak and brass colonial writing desk, dating
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
H 41.93 in W 40.95 in D 17.72 in
English Regency Period Rosewood Writing Slope Lap Desk circa 1815
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A RARE AND FINE REGENCY ROSEWOOD WRITING SLOPE
England, ca. 1815 Includes a quill by Isaac Parkes
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Fall Front Bureau, Scottish, Writing Desk, Georgian Revival, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique fall front bureau. A Scottish, mahogany writing desk in Georgian revival taste
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 41.15 in W 38.39 in D 20.87 in
Tyrolean Style Ornate Pine Desk or Table with Locking Drawer from Austria
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful, almost folkloristic, Tyrolean style desk with pine wood frame and lower locking drawer
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
H 28.875 in W 55.25 in D 27.5 in
Zanotta Comacina Writing Desk in White Top & Stainless Steel Frame
By Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Comacina Writing Desk in White Top & Stainless Steel Frame by Piero Bottoni
18/8
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Important French Brass Inlaid Paint Decorated Rolltop Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
The lock of this desk is stamped with the crossed key logo of Vachette Freres, which only made
Category
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
20th Century Carved, Lacquered and Gilded Wood Italian Writing Desk, 1930
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian writing desk from the mid-20th century. Furniture in carved, lacquered and gilded wood of
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 32.29 in W 58.67 in D 29.53 in
Midcentury Danish Modern Light Teak Desk 6 Drawers Top Lockable Drawers Key
By Børge Mogensen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Great Medium sized mid century Danish modern light teak desk with 6 drawers with wooden pulls
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
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
H 29.93 in W 48.43 in D 27.17 in
Spanish Charles IV Walnut Marquetry Writing Desk Side Table c. 1790
Located in London, GB
A fine Charles IV walnut writing desk/side table with decorative inlaid marquetry work in blonde
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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
H 32 in W 42 in D 21 in
French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Kingwood Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
This beautiful desk, beautifully finished in kingwood, leather and gilt bronze, is a fantastic
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Genuine Swedish Rustic Original Blue Writing Desk Table with Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique genuine pine writing desk from Sweden with blue paint. The table is in untouched original
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
H 38.59 in W 50.4 in D 30.32 in
18th Century French Cherrywood 'Bureau de Pente' Slant Top Writing Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Larger than the typical Louis XV writing desk, this cherrywood bureau de pente was hand-carved in
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Spanish Baroque Chestnut writing table or desk with turned legs
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautiful antique late 19th-century Spanish Baroque desk or writing table is made of solid
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 29.14 in W 66.74 in D 33.67 in
Hollywood Regency Ebony Desk, Writing Table or Vanity, Bronze Mounted, 1930s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
A Hollywood Regency Ebony and Bronze Mounted Desk, Writing Table or Vanity. One of a pair.
A
Category
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 30.5 in W 49 in D 26.25 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Omann Jun Model 76 Teak Writing Desk
By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
compliment any decor. Writing desk is finished on both sides, if placed in the center of a room it will look
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Antique Bureau Desk in Walnut Cartonnier Writing Office Table Provencal Rustic
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Antique Bureau Desk in Walnut Cartonnier Writing office Table Provencal Rustic . An exquisite
Category
Antique 18th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 34.5 in W 39 in D 23 in
Executive Teak Writing Desk by Arne Vodder for Sibast, Denmark 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in London, GB
Executive Writing desk in Teak wood by Arne Vodder for Sibast, Model 509, 1960s
This right angle
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
H 28.35 in W 80.32 in D 35.44 in
Louis XV Rococo Mahogany, Satinwood and Bureau Plat Executive Writing Desk
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage midcentury era Louis XV Rococo style executive writing desk made from mahogany, satinwood
Category
Vintage 1950s Spanish Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Asymmetric Rounded 1930s French Art Deco Desk in Black Lacquer with Special Lock
Located in Ulm, DE
Desk
Piano lacquer, black high gloss
Special feature: the lock sits in the body, not in the drawers
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 30.32 in W 47.25 in D 25.99 in
20th Century Italian Rosewood Writing Desk by Osvaldo Borsani & Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian half-round writing desk with a clear glass top
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 30.75 in W 71 in D 33 in
Antique 19thC English Victorian Hobbs Kneehole Cylinder Roll Writing Bureau Desk
By Hobbs & Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th Century Hobbs & Co London kneehole cylider writing desk. Made of oak featuring seven
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 43.25 in W 44 in D 19 in
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
H 29.53 in W 39.57 in D 26.58 in
French Debournais One Drawer Tooled Leather Top Desk Table with Lock and Key
Located in Germantown, MD
Amazing French Debournais er tooled leather top desk / table with lock and key. One Large and very
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 29 in W 28 in D 21.25 in
Antique Monumental French Empire Bureau Plat Desk Writing Table, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
rectangular top has an inset gold-tooled green leather writing surface with a very decorative gilt-bronze
Category
Antique 1870s French Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
H 32.29 in W 71.66 in D 36.23 in
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by Robert Slezak, Beech, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Horomerice, CZ
modernist architect André Lurcat.
Catalog Number: PS8
Centrally lockable drawers
Made by Slezak Factories
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome, Steel
H 29.14 in W 57.09 in D 28.35 in
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
H 29.73 in W 38.98 in D 24.61 in
Vintage French Louis XV Style Walnut Leather Top Bronze Ormolu Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Style Walnut Leather Top Bronze Ormolu Writing Desk. Item features a
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 30 in W 54.5 in D 27.5 in
Antique Bonheur Du Jour, French, Walnut, Ladies Writing Desk, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bonheur du jour. A French, walnut ladies writing desk, dating to the late
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 37.01 in W 33.27 in D 22.45 in
Antique 19th Century Bow Front Inlaid Mahogany Desk Writing Side Dressing Table
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 19th Century Bow Front Inlaid Mahogany Desk, serving as both a writing surface and dressing
Category
Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
H 28.75 in W 35.63 in D 19.3 in
French Louis XV Black Lacquer Bronze Figural Ormolu Bureau Plat Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Louis XV ebonized black lacquer bronze figural Ormolu Bureau plat writing desk. Item
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 30 in W 49 in D 25.5 in
Fine Quality Antique 19th Century Oak Writing Table - Desk Side Dressing Bed
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Introducing an Antique Fine Quality 19th Century Oak Writing Table, which also serves as a desk
Category
Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 29.14 in W 34.65 in D 20.08 in
20th Century Inlaid Wood Gold Bronze Italian Napoleon III Style Writing Desk
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian writing desk from 20th century. Napoleon III style furniture inlaid and veneered in walnut
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 32.68 in W 63 in D 33.86 in
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Lockable Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic lockable writing desk available at 1stDibs. A lockable writing desk — often made from wood, hardwood and rosewood — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the lockable writing desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A lockable writing desk made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular. Collinson & Lock, Gillows of Lancaster & London and John Joseph Mechi each produced at least one beautiful lockable writing desk that is worth considering.
How Much is a Lockable Writing Desk?
Prices for a lockable writing desk start at $1,400 and top out at $27,942 with the average selling for $3,375.
Questions About Lockable Writing Desk
- 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 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 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 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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