Guillerme & Chambron Writing Desk in Solid Oak and Black Leather
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, writing desk, oak, leather, France, 1960s. This desk is designed by the renowned French duo Guillerme et Chambron. This design holds an utter...
Leather, Oak
Paolo Buffa for Galdino Maspero Writing Desk in Walnut
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paolo Buffa for Galdino Maspero, writing desk, walnut, Italy, late 1930s/early 1940s This writing desk, designed by Paolo Buffa and meticulously crafted by Galdino Maspero in the la...
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Italian Desk with Return in Wood with Turquoise Top
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Attributed to Gustavo & Vito Latis, desk with a return, mahogany, maple, formica, Italy, circa 1960 Made in Italy, this writing desk with return is a testament to the design eth...
Formica, Mahogany, Maple
1950s Coen de Vries Style Desk, Birch, Beige Enameled Tubular Metal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Compact desk attributed to the style of Coen de Vries combines birch construction with a beige enameled tubular metal frame. Three drawers with turned wooden knobs occupy an asymmetr...
Metal
Rare Carved Desk in Solid Oak by Breton Artist Jacques Philippe
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jacques Philippe, desk, solid oak, France, late 1920s Designed by the French Breton sculptor and cabinetmaker Jacques Philippe (1896-1958), this desk from the late 1920s is a testam...
Oak
Hollywood Regency Art Deco Revival Writing Desk purchased at Bloomingdale's
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated Art Deco Revival, Hollywood Regency, Biedermeier style writing desk, originally purchased in Bloomingdale's, NYC circa 1980/90's. The desk features a geometric parquetr...
Wood
George Nakashima 'Conoid' Writing Desk in American Black Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio, 'Conoid' cross-legged desk, American black walnut, hickory, United States, 1986 This Conoid desk by George Nakashima, made custom in 1...
Hickory, Walnut
Vintage Mid-century Brutalist Danmark Oak Desk, Style of Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A freestanding brutalist desk attributed to Danish designer Henning Kjærnulf, made in Denmark circa 1960. Built from oak with veneered oak on the top and side panels. The warm grain ...
Brass
Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig Italian Dark Wood Desk for Gino Maggioni, 1940s
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig, Gino Maggioni
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design small writing desk wwith side chest of drawers in dark stained wood and metal designed by Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig for Gino Maggioni, Milan, produ...
Metal
1970's Milo Baughman Attributed Burl-wood And Chrome Two Drawer Desk
Located in New York, NY
1970's burl-wood and chrome two drawer desk attributed to Milo Baughman, restored with some wear and patina due to age and use, minor wear and patina to the chrome.
Chrome
19th Century Italian Louis XVI Style Antique Desk in Walnut inlaid
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Introducing this elegant Italian walnut desk, dating back to the late 19th century. Featuring a typical design inspired by the sumptuous Louis XVI era, it features clean lines and r...
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Oak Desk or Writing Table from Normandy
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Found in Normandy, this early twentieth century French oak writing table is of hand pegged construction and features a beveled top. A single drawer fits into the apron on one side an...
Oak
Joel Escalona's Elefante Console Table 33, Layered Wood, Dynamic Shape
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Joel Escalona's Elefante Console Table 33, Layered Wood, Dynamic Shape ————————————————————— Elefante Collection: A Harmony of Design and Heritage by NONO Crafting Elegance with a ...
Hardwood
Bauhaus Tubular Folding Desk in Walnut, Signed by Cova Milano, Italy, 1940s
By Cova, Italy 1
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant and rare Italian Bauhaus-style folding desk in chromed metal and walnut wood. This charming desk was produced by Cova Milano in Italy during the 1940s. The table features a ...
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Postmodern Sketchbook Clairefontaine Desk by Pierre Sala, France 1980s.
By Pierre Sala
Located in Lille, FR
Table height: 70 cm. The top panel measures 88 cm by 61 cm without the spring. Good condition. The upper board has been repainted. Some fading on the legs, with a few spots and ot...
Wood, Paper
Antique Wilhelminian Desk in Walnut, Brass, and Leather, Late 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Antique Wilhelminian Desk in Walnut, Brass, and Leather, Late 19th Century. This exquisite desk is both rich in its material composition and thoughtful in its construction. The des...
Brass
940s Dutch Piet Zwart for Bruynzeel Attributed Writing Desk
By Piet Zwart, Bruynzeel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Compact Dutch writing desk attributed to Piet Zwart for Bruynzeel, dating to the 1940s. The solid oak frame is finished in a warm golden tone with f...
Laminate, Oak
Anthroposophical Desk Designed By Felix Kayser, Hand Crafted Ash Wood, ca. 1930
By Felix Kayser, Schiller Möbel
Located in Berlin, DE
This desk model K 1290, designed by Felix Kayser around 1930, is a typical example of furniture from the anthroposophical movement. Likely produced by Schiller-Möbel, it reflects a d...
Wood, Ash
George Nakashima Double Pedestal Desk with Live-Edge Top
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio, Double Pedestal Free-Edge writing desk, American black walnut, United States, 1969 You have encountered a truly outstanding example of ...
Walnut
Ernst Kühn for Normina 1930s Danish Executive Desk with Tambour Doors
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Attributed to Ernst Kühn for Normina A/S, executive desk, mahogany, leather, brass, Denmark, 1930s Attributed to the Danish designer, architect, and cabinetmaker Ernst Johan Charles...
Brass
Antique Campaign Officer's Writing Slope on Stand, Circa 1850s
Located in Peabody, MA
An antique officer's writing slope on stand, in Cuban mahogany with brass corner brackets circa 1850s. Measures 24.5" high, 20" wide, 10.5" deep (11" deep at the feet). Box is 7.25...
Brass
French Designer, Partners Desk, Oak, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A large oak desk or partners desk designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Wear consistent with age and use, including some natural wood cracking and patina buildup. Missing smal...
Oak
Melting Vanity Table in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The melting vanity table's simple but elegant design, makes for an adaptable elegant piece of furniture. The cream shagreen inlaid surface is framed with an irregular surface bronze-...
Brass
Freestanding Desk in Oak, Danish Mid Century Modern, Henning Kjærnulf, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
An elegant freestanding writing desk designed by Danish designer Henning Kjærnulf in the 1950s. Crafted in rich oak, the piece showcases a tactile warmth through its finely grained s...
Brass
19th Spanish Walnut Desk or Console Table with Two Drawers & Solomonic Legs
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish walnut desk or console table with two drawers and solomonic turning legs and solomonic stretcher. Really beautiful grain and top. Completely restored. Height to the f...
Iron
Antique Victorian 6 Drawer Oak Partners Writing Table Desk C1850 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous early Victorian antique Partners desk is crafted from beautiful solid oak and dates from Circa 1850. The rectangular top with rounded corners features a striking olive...
Brass
Elegant Italian Small Desk in Ash
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, ash, brass, formica, Italy, 1950s Very elegant desk made in Italy in the 1950s. The framework is executed in ash. The upper part of this piece is made from ash veneer,...
Brass
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno ‘T96’ Executive Corner Desk in Black Lacquered Wood
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, executive desk, model ‘T96’, lacquered wood, steel, chromed metal, Italy, design 1956, produced 1958 This ‘T96’ executive desk is designed by Osvaldo Bor...
Steel, Chrome, Metal
André Sornay Rare Writing Desk with Movable Cabinets in Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
André Sornay for Meubles Sornay, writing desk with pair of cabinets, mahogany, lacquered wood, France, 1950s/1960s This rare office ensemble consisting of a desk and matching mobile...
Wood, Mahogany
Desk Smoked Glass President Gallotti e Radice Dattilo Model Midcentury Italy 70s
Located in Palermo, IT
GALLOTTI E RADICE Produced by Gallotti e Radice, Italy, ca. 1971. President desk, "Dattilo" model, chromed brass frame, rectangular top and sides in smoked glass. Please note that th...
Crystal, Chrome
$1,260Sale Price|30% Off
Antique American Arts & Crafts Mission Style Library Table Office Writing Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th Century Arts & Crafts / Mission Library Table. Features a rectangular form made from oak and pine with a central drawer over columnar supports leading to a trestle base w...
Oak, Pine
Late 19th Century French Barley Twist Writing Desk
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Late 19th Century French Barley Twist Writing Desk
Birdseye Maple
Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Victorian flame mahogany pedestal partners desk, circa 1860 in date. The rectanglular top is inset with a lovely gold tooled green leather writing surfac...
Brass
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Adjustable Drafting Table C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
An authentic antique Arts & Crafts period drafting table, crafted from solid oak, dating to approximately 1930. This piece exemplifies the movement's emphasis on utility, honest mate...
Oak
French Louis XV Style Kingwood Bombay Writing Table Desk
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
French Louis XV Style Kingwood Bombay Writing Table Desk
Kingwood
Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Style Writing Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined Swedish 19th-century Gustavian style writing desk, defined by its elegant simplicity and beautifully weathered black-painted finish. The rectangular top rests above two ree...
Pine
Modern Dennis & Leen for Formations Waterfall Writing Table Desk
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Modern Dennis & Leen for Formations Waterfall Writing Table Desk
Giltwood
Pietro Lingeri Rationalist 1930s Writing Desk in Briar Root Veneer
By Pietro Lingeri
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pietro Lingeri, writing desk, briar root veneer, glass, brass, metal, Italy, 1930s A beautiful example of Italian Rationalism, this desk is designed by architect Pietro Lingeri and ...
Metal, Brass
Antique 5ft 6" Victorian 6 Drawer Partners Writing Library TableDesk 19thCentury
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous antique Victorian partners library table is crafted from beautiful flame mahogany and dates from Circa 1860. It features a striking inset green leather writing surface...
Mahogany
Pierre Jeanneret - Authentic PJ-TAT-08-B
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Teak Library Table circa 1955–56 by Pierre Jeanneret - model PJ-TAT-08-B This model was produced in several variants and dimensions for Chandigarh’s public institutions. The detacha...
Teak
Mid-Century Rosewood Floating Top Executive Desk by Fristho
By Fristho, Kho Liang Ie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Executive desk by Fristho features a commanding floating rosewood top suspended 2.5 inches above dual cabinet bases. White lacquered supports create dramatic visual separation betwee...
Leather, Rosewood, Lacquer
Unique Italian Duo Desk in Walnut with Marquetry
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Double desk, walnut, Italy, 1950s This custom-made desk, designed for two people, combines functionality with elegant craftsmanship. The L-shaped tabletop allows simultaneous use by...
Walnut
Studio BBPR for Olivetti Small 'Spazio' Desk with Drawers
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' desk with drawers, steel, vinyl, plastic, Italy, design 1959/60, production 1960s In 1954, Olivetti, the Italian office equipment manufacturer, h...
Steel
Wim Rietveld & Friso Kramer 'Reply' Drafting Table for Ahrend de Cirkel, 1958
By Wim Rietveld, Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 'Reply' drafting table features a wood laminate top mounted on a Gray powder-coated metal frame base. Adjustment knobs at two points along the frame control the angle of the top,...
Metal
French Art Nouveau Mahogany & Leather Partners Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Essentially two people would comfortably use this remarkable French 19th century mahogany partner’s desk, that is they are willing to share such a magnificent design. A wonderful anc...
Brass
Modern Dennis & Leen for Formations Waterfall Writing Table Desk
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Modern Dennis & Leen for Formations Waterfall Writing Table Desk.
Giltwood
Midcentury Bamboo, Rattan & Glass Desk Writing Table Dal Vera Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful desk writing table with two drawers in bamboo, rattan, top glass and brass handles in the style of Dal Vera. Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Willy van der Meeren Writing Desk for Tubax, Enameled Metal Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Belgian Mid-Century mini Willy Van Der Meeren Industrial desks for Tubax. Willy van der Meeren, a groundbreaking giant in post-war Belgian design, designed this compact writing desk...
Metal, Enamel, Steel
Ole Wanscher Writing Desk of Mahogany by Cabinetmaker A. J. Iversen Denmark 1950
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Free standing writing desk with 5 drawers designed by Ole Wanscher (1903-1985). The desk is made of lacquered mahogany with inside frame of oak. The handles are made of solid brass ...
Brass
Warren Platner for Knoll Writing Desk in Oak and Black Leather
By Florence Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Warren Platner for Knoll, writing desk, oak, chrome-plated steel, black leather, United States, 1970s. This writing table with two drawers and an extendable panel was designed by W...
Steel
Portuguese Early 19th Century Baroque Style Walnut Writing Table with Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A substantial Portuguese writing table from the early 19th century, featuring a richly patinated rectangular top, bold turned legs, and a sculptural stretcher base. The table is desi...
Brass
Italian Antique Solid Walnut Rustic Table Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very charming and elegant Italian antique dining table or desk writing table in solid walnut wood with stylish carved legs and central drawer. Ideal in any room as a center table, a ...
Wood
$15,902Sale Price|20% Off
Six Dots Design Unique desk
Located in London, GB
Joseph Ellwood is a British artist and designer working under the studio name: Six Dots Design. Joseph has been named one of 10 'Future Icons' in design by Wallpaper* magazine, colla...
Aluminum
Dornach School Anthroposophical Desk in Birch, circa 1930
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dornach school desk, birch, Germany, 1930s This elegant desk reflects the spiritual-functional design principles rooted in the Dornach School tradition of the 1930s. Softly rounded edges, subtly arched base elements, and fluid, continuous surfaces replace conventional straight lines and symmetry, radiating a warm and dreamy presence. The proportions and curves of this design create a sense of calm and intention, not just serving as furniture but a supportive element in ones environment and life, resonating with the anthroposophical way of living. True to anthroposophical design principles, this piece avoids straight lines altogether, embracing asymmetry and mirroring the organic rhythms of nature. While the exact maker remains unconfirmed, the work bears a strong stylistic affinity to the designs of Siegfried Pütz (1907–1979), Felix Kayser (1892–1980), or Fritz Schuy (1891–1952), all prominent figures associated with the Dornach School. Dornach school or Dornach design is a comprehensive exploration of anthroposophical furniture...
Birch
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous antique Victorian piano front Davenport Desk, Circa 1860 in date. It is crafted from fabulous burr walnut and the hinged pull out writing slope features an inset ...
Walnut
NOF010RED Mahogany Writing Table with Red Leather
Located in Annville, PA
An elegant Mahogany Writing Table with Red Leather which is a perfect fit for use either at home or in the office. Features include a three panel dark red genuine leather tooled top,...
Leather, Mahogany
Enzo Testa, Desk, Pine, Wood, Italy, 1968
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and wood desk designed and produced by Enzo Testa for a residential commission, Bergamo, Italy, c. 1968. Minimal signs of wear. Top refinished. Overall Dimensions (inches): ...
Wood, Pine
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Partners Pedestal Desk 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb and rare antique burr walnut Victorian Revival twin pedestal partners desk, Circa 1900 in date. It is made from beautiful burr walnut. The shaped rectangular top i...
Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Henri II Style Walnut Writing Table or Desk
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late nineteenth century French Henri II style writing table is constructed of solid walnut and features paneled sides. Two drawers of dovetail construction are appointed with br...
Bronze
Danish Modern Arne Vodder Style Teak Writing Or Executive Desk 1960s
Located in Southampton, NJ
Beautiful teak Scandinavian Writing Desk in the manner of Arne Vodder having a file drawer on the left, 3 drawer on the right and case storage at the front. Each drawer features hand...
Brass
Choosing the perfect writing desk or writing table is a profoundly personal journey, one that people have been embarking upon for centuries.
Queen Atossa of Persia, from her writing table circa 500 B.C., is said to have been the originator of the art of handwritten letters. Hers was reportedly the first in a long and colorful history of penned correspondence that grew in popularity alongside literacy. The demand for suitable writing desks, which would serve the composer of the letters as well as ensure the comfort of the recipient naturally followed, and the design of these necessary furnishings has evolved throughout history.
Once people began to seek freedom from the outwardly ornate styles of the walnut and rosewood writing desks and drafting tables introduced in the name of Queen Victoria and King Louis XV, radical shifts occurred, such as those that materialized during the Art Nouveau period, when designers longed to produce furniture inspired by the natural world’s beauty. A prime example is the work of the famous late-19th-century Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí — his rolltop desk featured deep side drawers and was adorned with carved motifs that paid tribute to nature. Gaudí regularly combined structural precision with decorative elements, creating beautiful pieces of furniture in wood and metal.
Soon afterward, preferences for sleek, geometric, stylized forms in furniture that saw an emphasis on natural wood grains and traditional craftsmanship took hold. Today, Art Deco desks are still favored by designers who seek to infuse interiors with an air of luxury. One of the most prominent figures of the Art Deco movement was French decorator and furniture designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. With his use of neoclassical motifs as well as expensive and exotic materials such as imported dark woods and inlays of precious metals for his writing desks, Ruhlmann came to symbolize good taste and modernity.
The rise in appreciation for Scandinavian modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary writing desks. It employs the “no fuss” or “less is more” approach to creating a tasteful, sophisticated space. Sweden’s master cabinetmaker Bruno Mathsson created gallery-worthy designs that are as functional as they are beautiful. Finnish architect Alvar Aalto never viewed himself as an artist, but, like Mathsson, his furniture designs reflected a fondness for organic materials and a humanistic approach. Danish designers such as Hans Wegner introduced elegant shapes and lines to mid-century desks and writing tables, often working in oak and solid teak.
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