Skip to main content

Desks and Writing Tables

New And Custom Desks and Writing Tables
Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Wood Desks and Writing Tables
to
759
Height
to
Width
to
Depth
to
3,661
3,194
5,556
1,753
89
1,517
665
351
306
293
229
213
200
156
134
90
90
67
54
43
28
25
8
420
1,633
3,502
1,842
622
1,921
575
87
40
94
193
146
490
546
330
102
30
6,346
3,127
1,498
1,139
1,065
5,129
1,370
1,252
1,187
1,020
7,398
5,844
6,105
118
62
43
40
40
Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
1930s Italian Art Deco Monumental Executive Desk in Walnut Burl
1930s Italian Art Deco Monumental Executive Desk in Walnut Burl

1930s Italian Art Deco Monumental Executive Desk in Walnut Burl

$35,400

1930s Italian Art Deco Monumental Executive Desk in Walnut Burl

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Free-standing writing desk, walnut burl, Italy, 1930s Italian Art Deco at its finest. This freestanding executive desk pairs a refined geometric composition with a striking use of ...

Category

1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Burl

French 19th Century Empire Mahogany Desk, Refinished
French 19th Century Empire Mahogany Desk, Refinished

French 19th Century Empire Mahogany Desk, Refinished

$4,995

French 19th Century Empire Mahogany Desk, Refinished

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A handsome French Empire desk made of mahogany that has been recently refinished to preserve the beautiful color and grain of the wood. The top surface is a gold-tooled leather in a ...

Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Revival Walnut Spinet Writing Desk Secretary Library Table
Antique Victorian Revival Walnut Spinet Writing Desk Secretary Library Table

Antique Victorian Revival Walnut Spinet Writing Desk Secretary Library Table

$1,650

Antique Victorian Revival Walnut Spinet Writing Desk Secretary Library Table

Located in Dayton, OH

This antique early 20th century Victorian Revival spinet desk showcases the elegant craftsmanship and multi-functional engineering characteristic of late 19th-century American furnit...

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian American Oak S Curve Tambour Roll Top Executive Office Desk
Antique Victorian American Oak S Curve Tambour Roll Top Executive Office Desk

Antique Victorian American Oak S Curve Tambour Roll Top Executive Office Desk

$2,500

Antique Victorian American Oak S Curve Tambour Roll Top Executive Office Desk

Located in Dayton, OH

A stunning Late Victorian-era roll-top desk crafted from solid oak. This commanding piece showcases exceptional craftsmanship, featuring beautiful paneled oak siding that highlights ...

Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Elegant Italian Small Desk in Ash and Walnut
Elegant Italian Small Desk in Ash and Walnut

Elegant Italian Small Desk in Ash and Walnut

$1,675

Elegant Italian Small Desk in Ash and Walnut

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Writing desk, ash, walnut, brass, formica, Italy, 1950s Very elegant desk made in Italy in the 1950s. The framework is executed in walnut. The upper part of this piece is made from ...

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Vintage Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Carlton House Neoclassical Writing Desk
Vintage Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Carlton House Neoclassical Writing Desk

Vintage Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Carlton House Neoclassical Writing Desk

$3,000

Vintage Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Carlton House Neoclassical Writing Desk

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 20th Century Carlton House Writing Desk. Features a chinoiserie lacquered exterior with a bow shaped form featuring a sloped front, eleven drawers and compartments. The desk is...

Category

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Lacquer, Paint

Guillerme & Chambron Writing Desk in Solid Oak and Black Leather
Guillerme & Chambron Writing Desk in Solid Oak and Black Leather

Guillerme & Chambron Writing Desk in Solid Oak and Black Leather

$9,400

Guillerme & Chambron Writing Desk in Solid Oak and Black Leather

By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron

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...

Category

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

Materials

Leather, Oak

19th Century Walnut Inlaid Partner’s Desk with Leather Writing Surface
19th Century Walnut Inlaid Partner’s Desk with Leather Writing Surface

19th Century Walnut Inlaid Partner’s Desk with Leather Writing Surface

$4,650

19th Century Walnut Inlaid Partner’s Desk with Leather Writing Surface

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A beautifully crafted 19th-century walnut partner’s desk, showcasing refined craftsmanship and elegant proportions. This impressive freestanding desk is veneered in richly figured wa...

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Antique Neoclassical Mahogany Writing Desk with Brass Inlays and Three Drawers
Antique Neoclassical Mahogany Writing Desk with Brass Inlays and Three Drawers

Antique Neoclassical Mahogany Writing Desk with Brass Inlays and Three Drawers

$3,530

Antique Neoclassical Mahogany Writing Desk with Brass Inlays and Three Drawers

Located in Miami, FL

This elegant antique Spanish writing desk showcases a refined neoclassical design with clean architectural lines and beautifully balanced proportions. Crafted from solid wood with a ...

Category

Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century French Oak, Writing Table, Game Table, or Breakfast Table
Early 20th Century French Oak, Writing Table, Game Table, or Breakfast Table

Early 20th Century French Oak, Writing Table, Game Table, or Breakfast Table

$1,350

Early 20th Century French Oak, Writing Table, Game Table, or Breakfast Table

Located in Fayetteville, AR

Found in the region of Normandy, this French writing table from the turn of the early twentieth century is constructed of solid oak and features a single drawer on one side. The tabl...

Category

Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Italian Curve Shaped Inlay Walnut Burl Wood Writing Desk Table
Antique Italian Curve Shaped Inlay Walnut Burl Wood Writing Desk Table

Antique Italian Curve Shaped Inlay Walnut Burl Wood Writing Desk Table

$2,823

Antique Italian Curve Shaped Inlay Walnut Burl Wood Writing Desk Table

Located in Carimate, Como

Beautiful Italian Antique desk writing table, in beautiful veneer burl wood with great inlay decors, elegantly shaped with curved sides completed by two top and one central drawers a...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

George Nakashima 'Conoid' Writing Desk in American Black Walnut
George Nakashima 'Conoid' Writing Desk in American Black Walnut

George Nakashima 'Conoid' Writing Desk in American Black Walnut

$107,000

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...

Category

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

Materials

Hickory, Walnut

Mid-Century Tijsseling Rosewood Double Pedestal Desk
Mid-Century Tijsseling Rosewood Double Pedestal Desk

Mid-Century Tijsseling Rosewood Double Pedestal Desk

$2,450

Mid-Century Tijsseling Rosewood Double Pedestal Desk

By Tijsseling

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare Dutch Mid-Century desk from Tijsseling features a floating rosewood-veneered top with rich, dark-streaked grain over a black-finished underside — a clean detail that reinforces ...

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Handcrafted 1960s Danish Oak Desk, Deep Patina, Sculptural Mid-Century design
Handcrafted 1960s Danish Oak Desk, Deep Patina, Sculptural Mid-Century design

Handcrafted 1960s Danish Oak Desk, Deep Patina, Sculptural Mid-Century design

$2,188

Handcrafted 1960s Danish Oak Desk, Deep Patina, Sculptural Mid-Century design

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

A cabinetmaker-built Danish small desk with the most stunning and deep patina. Its light brown tone carries a walnut-like glow. Horizontal carvings on the cabinet doors lend the piec...

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Rare Carved Desk in Solid Oak by Breton Artist Jacques Philippe
Rare Carved Desk in Solid Oak by Breton Artist Jacques Philippe

Rare Carved Desk in Solid Oak by Breton Artist Jacques Philippe

$27,500

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...

Category

1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Scandinavian Modern Free Form Teak Desk, Denmark, 1950s
Scandinavian Modern Free Form Teak Desk, Denmark, 1950s

Scandinavian Modern Free Form Teak Desk, Denmark, 1950s

$11,471

Scandinavian Modern Free Form Teak Desk, Denmark, 1950s

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Amazing Danish midcentury modern desk. Tabletop in a sleek and organic shape made from teak with legs in brass and contrasting feet ends, also made in teak. A large desk that feels a...

Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

American of Martinsville Faux Bamboo & Cane Writing Desk Console Table MCM
American of Martinsville Faux Bamboo & Cane Writing Desk Console Table MCM

American of Martinsville Faux Bamboo & Cane Writing Desk Console Table MCM

$2,600

American of Martinsville Faux Bamboo & Cane Writing Desk Console Table MCM

By American of Martinsville

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

There are certain furniture makers whose work instantly resonates with collectors, designers, and discerning homeowners. American of Martinsville is among them. This beautifully cra...

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Egon Ostergaard for SMI Sweden Bookmatched Teak Roll Top Desk or Secretary
Egon Ostergaard for SMI Sweden Bookmatched Teak Roll Top Desk or Secretary

Egon Ostergaard for SMI Sweden Bookmatched Teak Roll Top Desk or Secretary

$2,295

Egon Ostergaard for SMI Sweden Bookmatched Teak Roll Top Desk or Secretary

By Egon Ostergaard

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed in the 1960s by Egon Ostergaard, this desk was made by SMI, a somewhat nebulous figure in MCM production. We've had a number of SMI pieces, and the quality is always excelle...

Category

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

Materials

Brass

George Nakashima Double Pedestal Desk with Live-Edge Top
George Nakashima Double Pedestal Desk with Live-Edge Top

George Nakashima Double Pedestal Desk with Live-Edge Top

$127,000

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 ...

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Antique American Sheraton Inlaid Mahogany Marble Top Writing Desk Library Table
Antique American Sheraton Inlaid Mahogany Marble Top Writing Desk Library Table

Antique American Sheraton Inlaid Mahogany Marble Top Writing Desk Library Table

$3,350

Antique American Sheraton Inlaid Mahogany Marble Top Writing Desk Library Table

Located in Dayton, OH

This antique 19th Century mahogany Sheraton-style writing desk is a refined example of Neoclassical design, balancing a delicate, high-clearance silhouette with functional storage. C...

Category

19th Century American Sheraton Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

French Classical Two-Drawer Writing Desk in Dark Walnut Finish
French Classical Two-Drawer Writing Desk in Dark Walnut Finish

French Classical Two-Drawer Writing Desk in Dark Walnut Finish

$2,890

French Classical Two-Drawer Writing Desk in Dark Walnut Finish

Located in Miami, FL

**English Translation:** Elegant French classical-style writing table, crafted in solid wood and veneered in warm dark walnut tones. The piece stands out for its balanced proportion...

Category

Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Elegant early 20th century writing desk with brass details and three drawers
Elegant early 20th century writing desk with brass details and three drawers

Elegant early 20th century writing desk with brass details and three drawers

$3,718

Elegant early 20th century writing desk with brass details and three drawers

Located in BÉTERA, ES

Elegant early 20th century writing desk crafted in hardwood and inspired by the refined lines of the Louis XVI period. The desk features three drawers across the front, slender flut...

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Handcrafted English Oak 4 Drawer Desk by SUM Furniture
Handcrafted English Oak 4 Drawer Desk by SUM Furniture

Handcrafted English Oak 4 Drawer Desk by SUM Furniture

$8,223 / item

Handcrafted English Oak 4 Drawer Desk by SUM Furniture

By SUM Furniture

Located in London, GB

Handcrafted in England by skilled artisans, this four drawer desk is a celebration of true cabinetmaking tradition. Every element is carefully shaped using time honoured techniques, ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Twin Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Twin Pedestal Desk 19th Century

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Twin Pedestal Desk 19th Century

$4,614

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Twin Pedestal Desk 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a fine antique Victorian burr walnut twin pedestal desk, Circa 1860 in date. It is made from fabulous burr walnut. The rectangular top with a fabulous inset gold tooled gree...

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Warren Platner for Knoll Writing Desk in Oak and Black Leather
Warren Platner for Knoll Writing Desk in Oak and Black Leather

Warren Platner for Knoll Writing Desk in Oak and Black Leather

$7,750

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...

Category

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

Materials

Steel

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno ‘T96’ Executive Corner Desk in Black Lacquered Wood
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno ‘T96’ Executive Corner Desk in Black Lacquered Wood

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno ‘T96’ Executive Corner Desk in Black Lacquered Wood

$18,700

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...

Category

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

Materials

Steel, Chrome, Metal

1940s Art Deco Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Glass Writing Desk Table
1940s Art Deco Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Glass Writing Desk Table

1940s Art Deco Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Glass Writing Desk Table

$2,706

1940s Art Deco Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Glass Writing Desk Table

Located in Carimate, Como

Beautiful Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern desk writing table, in wood with elegant refined side legs with decors, curved black glass top and highlighted by the two drawers. The u...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Postmodern Sketchbook Clairefontaine Desk by Pierre Sala, France 1980s.
Postmodern Sketchbook Clairefontaine Desk by Pierre Sala, France 1980s.

Postmodern Sketchbook Clairefontaine Desk by Pierre Sala, France 1980s.

$2,353

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...

Category

1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Paper

19th Century Italian Louis XVI Style Antique Desk in Walnut inlaid
19th Century Italian Louis XVI Style Antique Desk in Walnut inlaid

19th Century Italian Louis XVI Style Antique Desk in Walnut inlaid

Sold

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...

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk Styled After Florence Knoll, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk Styled After Florence Knoll, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk Styled After Florence Knoll, 1960s

$4,750

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk Styled After Florence Knoll, 1960s

By Florence Knoll

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Mid-century modern walnut executive desk inspired by the iconic designs of Florence Knoll and manufactured in the United States during the 1960s. This beautifully proportioned desk c...

Category

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

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Unique Italian Duo Desk in Walnut with Marquetry
Unique Italian Duo Desk in Walnut with Marquetry

Unique Italian Duo Desk in Walnut with Marquetry

$12,700

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...

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Melting Vanity Table in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R & Y Augousti
Melting Vanity Table in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R & Y Augousti

Melting Vanity Table in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R & Y Augousti

$13,535 / item

Melting Vanity Table in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R & Y Augousti

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-...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Victorian Carved Solid Oak Roll Top Desk
Victorian Carved Solid Oak Roll Top Desk

Victorian Carved Solid Oak Roll Top Desk

$2,595

Victorian Carved Solid Oak Roll Top Desk

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Victorian or Edwardian style solid oak roll-top desk USA, Circa Late 20th Century Carved oak, with brass hardware. Measures: 54"W x 29"D x 45.75"H. Desk height: 30". V...

Category

Late 20th Century American Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Maison Soubrier French Art Deco Mahogany Desk
Maison Soubrier French Art Deco Mahogany Desk

Maison Soubrier French Art Deco Mahogany Desk

$6,800

Maison Soubrier French Art Deco Mahogany Desk

By Maison Soubrier, André Arbus

Located in Houston, TX

Elegant French Art Deco mahogany writing desk featuring three drawers fitted with square nickel-plated bronze pulls, slender tapering legs, and a subtly stepped top.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze, Nickel

Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century

Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century

$7,369

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...

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Pietro Lingeri Rationalist 1930s Writing Desk in Briar Root Veneer
Pietro Lingeri Rationalist 1930s Writing Desk in Briar Root Veneer

Pietro Lingeri Rationalist 1930s Writing Desk in Briar Root Veneer

$14,400

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 ...

Category

1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pierre Jeanneret - Authentic PJ-TAT-08-B
Pierre Jeanneret - Authentic PJ-TAT-08-B

Pierre Jeanneret - Authentic PJ-TAT-08-B

$200,023

Pierre Jeanneret - Authentic PJ-TAT-08-B

By Pierre Jeanneret

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...

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Antique American Arts & Crafts Mission Style Library Table Office Writing Desk
Antique American Arts & Crafts Mission Style Library Table Office Writing Desk

Antique American Arts & Crafts Mission Style Library Table Office Writing Desk

$1,800

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...

Category

Early 20th Century American Mission Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Pine

Studio BBPR for Olivetti Small 'Spazio' Desk with Drawers
Studio BBPR for Olivetti Small 'Spazio' Desk with Drawers

Studio BBPR for Olivetti Small 'Spazio' Desk with Drawers

$2,200

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...

Category

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

Materials

Steel

Antique European Farmhouse Dining Table
Antique European Farmhouse Dining Table

Antique European Farmhouse Dining Table

$7,500

Antique European Farmhouse Dining Table

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This wonderful Rustic French farmhouse table is crafted from solid oak softened by time and use. The top is a single, solid, 2" thick piece of oak that rests atop atop a hand carve...

Category

Early 20th Century Primitive Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Oak

Italian Mid-Century Art Deco Walnut Burl Wood Writing Desk Table
Italian Mid-Century Art Deco Walnut Burl Wood Writing Desk Table

Italian Mid-Century Art Deco Walnut Burl Wood Writing Desk Table

$2,353

Italian Mid-Century Art Deco Walnut Burl Wood Writing Desk Table

Located in Carimate, Como

Beautiful Italian desk writing table, in beautiful veneer burl wood forming great decors from different veins, with the elegantly shaped legs and completed by the central drawer. The...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Bureau trapèze double-face vintage en bois de chêne des années 60
Bureau trapèze double-face vintage en bois de chêne des années 60

Bureau trapèze double-face vintage en bois de chêne des années 60

$1,295

Bureau trapèze double-face vintage en bois de chêne des années 60

Located in BESANÇON, FR

Bureau vintage des années 60, double-face pour être placé au centre d’une pièce, superbe design avec pieds trapèzes atypiques dans la profondeur, en bois de chêne clair, 2 tiroirs à ...

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Large Green Study Desk with Natural Linoleum Top, Customizable Writing Table
Large Green Study Desk with Natural Linoleum Top, Customizable Writing Table

Large Green Study Desk with Natural Linoleum Top, Customizable Writing Table

$3,537 / item

Large Green Study Desk with Natural Linoleum Top, Customizable Writing Table

By &New

Located in Leicester, GB

This large Study desk is made with a bright green powder-coated steel frame and a deep green linoleum top made from all-natural ingredients, such as flax, wood flour, and limestone. ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Sligh Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut Writing Desk, Circa 1960s
Sligh Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut Writing Desk, Circa 1960s

Sligh Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut Writing Desk, Circa 1960s

$2,695

Sligh Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut Writing Desk, Circa 1960s

By Sligh Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style writing desk or bureau plat desk By Sligh Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved walnut, with black leather top, and original brass hardware. ...

Category

1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Arthur Small Desk
Arthur Small Desk

Arthur Small Desk

$30,570 / item

Arthur Small Desk

By Carpanese Home Italia

Located in Milan, IT

A streamlined, ergonomic design of unparalleled sophistication, this writing desk will infuse a plush contemporary interior with subtle charm. Crafted of matte-coffee finished Canale...

Category

2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

1940s Art Deco Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Wood Glass Top Writing Desk Table
1940s Art Deco Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Wood Glass Top Writing Desk Table

1940s Art Deco Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Wood Glass Top Writing Desk Table

$2,353

1940s Art Deco Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Wood Glass Top Writing Desk Table

By Vittorio Dassi, Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa, Guglielmo Ulrich, Ico & Luisa Parisi

Located in Carimate, Como

Beautiful Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern desk writing table, in beautiful veneer burl wood, with black glass top, elegant curved sides completed by three drawers. The unique and...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Frank Lloyd Wright '608 Taliesin' Dining Table for Cassina
Frank Lloyd Wright '608 Taliesin' Dining Table for Cassina

Frank Lloyd Wright '608 Taliesin' Dining Table for Cassina

$9,750

Frank Lloyd Wright '608 Taliesin' Dining Table for Cassina

By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina

Located in Dronten, NL

Frank Lloyd Wright “608 Taliesin” Dining Table for Cassina Marked with signature. Low number. Investment-grade collectible. There are pieces that furnish a room — and then there are...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1902
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1902

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1902

$5,500

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1902

By Gustav Stickley

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period "Chalet" drop front secretary desk By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1902 Gorgeous quarter sawn oak, with brass studded...

Category

Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Pierre Jeanneret original PJ-BU-02-A Pigeonhole Desk, Mid-Century Modern.
Pierre Jeanneret original PJ-BU-02-A Pigeonhole Desk, Mid-Century Modern.

Pierre Jeanneret original PJ-BU-02-A Pigeonhole Desk, Mid-Century Modern.

$34,000

Pierre Jeanneret original PJ-BU-02-A Pigeonhole Desk, Mid-Century Modern.

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Stockholm, SE

This iconic original PJ-BU-02-A / Pigeonhole desk in teak by legendary designer Pierre Jeanneret. Dark brown re-covered leather top. A single drawer and open pigeonhole shelving. Jeanneret was commissioned by the city of Chandigarh, India, to build and design for the Punjab University Administrative buildings and a few private residences. They were produced between circa 1952 and 1957. Chair seen in pictures is not included but can be bought at 1stDibs Ref: LU7480248866122 . Provenance: Sourced from gallery Fiftiesdesign in Brest, who imported the furniture from India...

Category

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

Materials

Leather, Teak

Six Dots Design Unique desk
Six Dots Design Unique desk

Six Dots Design Unique desk

$19,974

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...

Category

2010s British Futurist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Antique English Country Farm Dining Breakfast Table Farmhouse 75" Wide Oak 19thC
Antique English Country Farm Dining Breakfast Table Farmhouse 75" Wide Oak 19thC

Antique English Country Farm Dining Breakfast Table Farmhouse 75" Wide Oak 19thC

$3,700

Antique English Country Farm Dining Breakfast Table Farmhouse 75" Wide Oak 19thC

Located in Tyler, TX

CHARMING Antique English Country Farmhouse Oak Breakfast Dining Table ~~75" Wide~~Late 19th C. This table has "the look"~~one of our most often requested items~~Versatile size~~turn...

Category

Late 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

French Art Nouveau Mahogany & Leather Partners Desk
French Art Nouveau Mahogany & Leather Partners Desk

French Art Nouveau Mahogany & Leather Partners Desk

$5,500

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...

Category

19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk 19th Century
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk 19th Century

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk 19th Century

$4,409

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 ...

Category

1860s English Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

French Restauration Style Desk On Brass Base
French Restauration Style Desk On Brass Base

French Restauration Style Desk On Brass Base

$4,450

French Restauration Style Desk On Brass Base

Located in Houston, TX

French Restauration Style Desk On Brass Base. Offered is a stylish French Restauration style or Empire style desk with a brass x-shaped curule base trimmed in bronze with a single dr...

Category

1950s French Restauration Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Partners Pedestal Desk 20th Century
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Partners Pedestal Desk 20th Century

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Partners Pedestal Desk 20th Century

$7,232

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...

Category

Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

1990s Regency Style Faux Bamboo & Tortoise Lacquer Carlton House Rattan Desk
1990s Regency Style Faux Bamboo & Tortoise Lacquer Carlton House Rattan Desk

1990s Regency Style Faux Bamboo & Tortoise Lacquer Carlton House Rattan Desk

$3,495

1990s Regency Style Faux Bamboo & Tortoise Lacquer Carlton House Rattan Desk

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a lovely regency style carved faux bamboo and rattan desk with a tortoise lacquer finish. It has Carlton House styling with its wrap around gallery. It has three drawers with...

Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique and Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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.

From vintage desks to contemporary styles, 1stDibs offers a broad spectrum of choices for conducting all personal and business writing and reading activities.

Read More

This 19th-Century Gilded Desk Displays a Fanciful Kingdom in Marquetry

The stately piece brings both gravitas and whimsy to any work space.

Ask an Interior Designer: Work-from-Home Edition

Leaping into a design project, whether it's refreshing the bedroom or redoing the whole house, can be overwhelming. Luckily, we know more than a few interior designers. You asked questions on Instagram, and now they're answering.

18 Home Offices for Workaholic Design-Lovers

Proof that working from home is a perk.

More Ways To Browse

Antique School Desk Bench
Antique Tiger Oak Library Table
Antique Watchmakers Desk
Avant Garde Desk
Aviator Desk
Baker Collectors Edition Desk
Baker Louis Xvi Desk
Biomorphic Desk
Claw Foot Desk
Curved Glass Desk
Desk 8 Legs
Desk Ball Claw Feet
Desk By Gunnar Nielsen
Desk By Tibergaard
Desk Chicago
Desk With Column Legs
Domino Mobler Danish Teak Desk
Domino Mobler Desk
View All Popular Desks and Writing Tables Searches