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1700 Writing Desk

Writing Table, Desk Louis XVI Late 1700
Located in Roveredo In Piano, IT
Second half XVIII sec. Writing table in solid walnut Louis XVI (late 1700) double sided
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Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Walnut

Writing Table, Desk Louis XVI Late 1700
Writing Table, Desk Louis XVI Late 1700
H 31.11 in W 39.38 in D 27.96 in
17th Century William and Mary Walnut Escritoire Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
fold down writing leather lined writing surface, opening to reveal a series of smaller drawers and
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Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Sicilian Writing Desk in Ebony Embellished with Tortoiseshell Inserts and Silver
Located in Barletta, IT
Writing desk in ebony embellished with tortoiseshell inserts and silver finishes. Drawers along
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

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Silver

Late 17th Century Catalan Oak Console Table or Writing Desk
Located in Houston, TX
Late 17th century Catalan oak console table, or writing desk, from Spain. Hand-carved in oak circa
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Antique Late 17th Century Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

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
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Antique French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table / Desk W/ Drawer Early 19th C
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Age: 1800 - 1850 Furniture Style: French Provincial (1700 - 1800) Overall Dimensions: Width - 38
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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Ta...

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Fruitwood

18th Century Portuguese Writing Table
Located in High Point, NC
18th century Portuguese writing table with fabulous hand turned legs and stretchers. The top
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Antique 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

18th Century Portuguese Writing Table
18th Century Portuguese Writing Table
H 29.63 in W 40 in D 22 in
"Roller" desk Louis XVI from the late 1700s with floral inlays
Located in Cesena, FC
1700, Luigi XVI. Interamente impiallacciata in noce, con bellissimi intarsi floreali, filettature in
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Italinao, Roller Desk from the 1700s in Walnut and Maple
Located in Barletta, IT
Roller desk in walnut and maple. Inside the roller, a pull-out drawer desk top, a central open
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Maple, Nutwood

Antique Italian Money-Changers Desk with Hidden Storage
Located in London, GB
An 17-18th century antique desk. Likely Italian, but sourced in France. Solid oak with a
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Antique Early 18th Century European Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

A very fine and rare 18th desk by Important Parisian ebeniste Pierre Migeon
By Pierre Migeon
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine and rare 18th century Secretaire desk by Pierre Migeon Sr. . A family of Important
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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Porcelain, Mahogany, Walnut

18th Century Georgian Bureau Desk on Stand. Fold Front Top With Fitted Interior.
Located in High Wycombe, GB
18th Century Georgian Bureau Desk on Stand. Fold Front Top Reveals A Fitted Interior with Drawers
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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

18th Century Rustic Desk Table, Country Table, Original Pinewood Laquered Waxed
Located in Vigonza, Padua
18th century rustic desk table or country table, original pine wood laquered, restored the top and
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

17-1800's Antique Italian Walnut Trestle Library, Carved, Border Table / Desk!!
Located in Austin, TX
Century, 1700's-1800's! This antique library table/desk is a stunning example of Italian walnut
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Other Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Exceptional 18th C. Office Desk Center Table Console Hand Carved Wood & Stone CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Exceptional 18th C. Office Desk Center Table Console Hand Carved Wood & Stone CA . Rare large 18th
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Antique Early 18th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stone, Marble

Barocchetto da Viaggio walnut writing desk, northern Italy 18th century
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Walnut travel desk with scarab concealing twelve drawers, the six smaller side ones. Small desk pulls on front, large drawer below. Removable movable legs with external locking screw...
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Antique Early 1700s Italian Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

18th CENTURY GENOVESE WALNUT FLAP
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant wall desk with folding top. The piece of furniture was worked partly in solid walnut and
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Antique 18th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Nutwood

18th CENTURY GENOVESE WALNUT FLAP
18th CENTURY GENOVESE WALNUT FLAP
H 44.49 in W 68.12 in D 19.3 in
Small Queen Anne Period Walnut Bureau
Located in Folkestone, GB
A most enchanting Queen Anne period burr walnut bureau of highly desirable small proportions and superb colour. The herringbone and cross-banded fall enclosing a fully fitted stepped...
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Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Small Queen Anne Period Walnut Bureau
Small Queen Anne Period Walnut Bureau
H 35 in W 29 in D 19.5 in
Antique Verger's Table Top Desk, English, Oak, Ecclesiastical, William III, 1700
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique verger's table top desk. An English, oak ecclesiastical writing table, dating to
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Antique Late 17th Century British More Desk Accessories

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Oak

Dutch Walnut Writing Box with Brass Mounts, Early 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Dutch walnut writing box with brass mounts Early 18th century Measures: H. 20 x W. 47 x D
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Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Desk Sets

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Brass

Dutch Walnut Writing Box with Brass Mounts, Early 18th Century
Dutch Walnut Writing Box with Brass Mounts, Early 18th Century
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H 7.88 in W 18.51 in D 11.03 in
18th Century Kentucky Butternut Ladies Desk
Located in Louisville, KY
extraordinary Kentucky-made women's writing desk should peak your interest. It is said that this writing desk
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Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Desks

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Wood

18th Century Kentucky Butternut Ladies Desk
18th Century Kentucky Butternut Ladies Desk
H 35.88 in W 32.38 in D 18 in
Antique Flap Writing Desk in Walnut, Carved Cross Legs, Early 18th Century Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient flap, desk in solid walnut, with hand-carved legs and cross base, built, inlaid and briar
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Antique 18th Century Italian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Walnut

Late 1700's English George III Mahogany Secretary / Bookcase w/ Pull Out Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 1700's English George III Mahogany Secretary / Bookcase w/ Pull Out Desk with an overhanging
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Antique Late 18th Century British George III Secretaires

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Brass

18th C. Danish Baroque Pine Table or Desk
Located in Norwalk, CT
example of early Danish furniture, this antique writing desk or dining table is sturdily crafted from
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Antique 18th Century Danish Baroque Dining Room Tables

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Pine

18th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Chinoiserie Bureau Desk for the Dutch Market
Located in Amsterdam, NL
, 1700-1830, Waanders, Zwolle 2004, pp. 35-37 (ill.) This lacquer bureau is one of the four writing
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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer

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Wood, Cypress, Lacquer

Extraordinary Italian Baroque Gilt Wood Table Supports Early 18th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
dining table, center table,conference table, console table, desk and writing tables,game tables
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Dining Room Tables

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Wood, Giltwood

18th C. Louis XIV Style Commode with Ormolu Bronze Mounts attrib. Etienne Doirat
Located in Miami, FL
, armoires, corner cupboards, and tables as well as sideboards, writing desks, etc. He used exotic woods
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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

circa 1845 C Hindley & Sons Lion Carved Chesterfield Brown Leather Dining Chairs
By Chesterfield, Charles Hindley & Sons
Located in GB
. includes a stamped Regency kidney-shaped desk, veneered in yew and panelled with boxwood and ebony inlay
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Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Hardwood

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Italian 17th Century Walnut Rustic Trestle Refectory Dining or Library Table
Located in Firenze, IT
This charming 17th Century massive scale rectangular refectory table, dating back to Baroque period, is a magnificent example of Tuscan rustic craftsmanship. The top consists of four...
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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Dining Room Tables

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Wood, Walnut

19th Century Swedish Secretaire with Secret Compartement, Light Birch Wood
Located in Greven, DE
Antique secretary with secret compartment Swedish birch second half 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 135 x 112 x 52 cm Description Piece of furniture standing on block...
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Secretaires

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Birch

Bone Inlay Buffet Cabinet
Located in Summerland, CA
Circa late 19th Century, Moroccan bone inlay cabinet with two drawers and storage cabinet below. It is highly decorative with floral bone inlay design, The bleached teak wood gives...
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Antique Early 1900s Moroccan Cabinets

Materials

Bone, Teak

Bone Inlay Buffet Cabinet
Bone Inlay Buffet Cabinet
H 37 in W 43 in D 19.5 in
Vintage Classroom Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage classroom desk and chair that has been beautifully refinished. The chair rests on a swiveling base, and the desktop raises to reveal a large storage compartment with an adjus...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Vintage Classroom Desk
Vintage Classroom Desk
H 29 in W 34 in D 24 in
William and Mary Walnut Double Dome Bureau Bookcase or Cabinet
Located in Lymington, GB
A rare William & Mary period walnut double-dome bureau bookcase / cabinet. Circa 1685. Of compact size and proportions. In excellent overall condition with old, waxed, well-patinate...
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Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Cabinets

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Walnut

17th Century Italian Baroque Lacquered Spruce Religious Furniture 1600
Located in Roma, RM
This monumental piece of furniture, of Veneto-Alto Veneto provenance, made entirely of lacquered fir wood. Full seventeenth century (ca. 1650) is presented as an imposing double-bodi...
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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Bookcases

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Spruce

Antique Late 1800s Moorish Inlaid & Carved Sideboard / Credenza
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elevate your living space with this Antique Moroccan-Style Handmade 19th-Century Sideboard Cabinet, a masterpiece of Moorish craftsmanship that exudes exotic beauty and intricate det...
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Antique Late 19th Century Moorish Sideboards

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Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

American Walnut & Brass Vintage Executive Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Revive the hustle and bustle of the mid-century American workplace with this jaw-dropping walnut executive desk. Boasting a newly refinished walnut top measuring over 14 square feet ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Frame, Gilded Wood, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Framework. Golden wood, 18th century. Frame made of carved and gilded wood that has a series of moldings inside forming an octagon and a composition openwork towards the outside wi...
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Antique 18th Century European Rococo Picture Frames

Materials

Other

Frame, Gilded Wood, 18th Century
Frame, Gilded Wood, 18th Century
H 16.93 in W 14.18 in D 2.37 in
Antique Victorian Red Morrocan Leather Desk or Travelling Blotter with Inkwell
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN RED MOROCCO LEATHER DESK OR TRAVELLING BLOTTER WITH INKWELL Late 19th century. Rare antique Victorian desk stationery blotter folder with paper knife and unusual ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Desk Sets

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Leather

Edwardian Satinwood Kidney Shaped Writing Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Edwardian satinwood kidney shaped desk, having a quality green leather writing surface, decorated with gold tooling and a centre motif, above a single draw...
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Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Satinwood

Large 17th Century Flemish Carving of a Winged Cherub
Located in Dallas, TX
This large detailed hand carving of a stylized cherub’s face features feathered wings surrounding the side and base of the carving. It was cut and carved from a single piece of oak. ...
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Antique 17th Century Belgian Baroque Architectural Elements

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Oak

French Empire Revival Style 5 Piece Mahogany & Gilt-Bronze Sphinxes Salon Suite
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French Empire Revival Style Five Piece Mahogany and Gilt-Bronze Mounted Figural Salon Suite, in the style and after a model by François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter (French, 1770...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Empire Revival Living Room Sets

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Bronze

British Campaign Rosewood Secretary Dresser, Early 1900's
Located in Nantucket, MA
A handsome and elegant British Campaign rosewood secretary and chest of drawers. Divided into two lower and upper halves as most Campaign pieces do, brass strap corners and flush bra...
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Early 20th Century Campaign Secretaires

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Rosewood

Vintage Danish Freestanding Teak Desk with Floating Top, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Freestanding Teak Desk with Floating Top, 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern writing desk in teak made in Denmark in the 1960s. Features a double pedestal cabinet ...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

16 foot long 17th century French Oak trestle Table
Located in Troy, NY
Stunning, elegant, long, timeless 16 foot long oak trestle table. The table can be taken apart: The top lifts off and the three X-form supports slide off the stretcher. Seats 14-16 p...
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Antique Mid-17th Century French Baroque Dining Room Tables

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Oak

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French Walnut Writing Table, circa 1700
Located in San Francisco, CA
French walnut writing table with incredible turned legs and stretcher, single drawer, circa 1700.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Fruitwood Writing Table, Swiss 18th Century
Located in London, GB
Fine fruitwood writing table, the top with three decorative cross banded rectangles in contrasting
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Antique Early 18th Century Swiss Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

17th Century Italian Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
This desk was discovered in Lecce, Italy after it was restored. Inlay and style refined Italian
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Antique 17th Century Italian Romantic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

17th Century Italian Desk
17th Century Italian Desk
H 32 in W 51 in D 25.5 in
A Fine 18th Century Spanish Baroque Period Chestnut Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine late 17th / early 18th century Spanish baroque period chestnut desk with a single plank top
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

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Chestnut

18th Century Walnut Wood Spanish Clonial Writing Table, 1730s
Located in Wyboston Lakes, GB
This table is from Spain It was used to written It was made in 1700 it is walnut It is restored.   
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Antique 1720s Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Rare Georgian Hepplewhite Period Inlaid Mahogany Antique Tambour Estate Desk
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Antrim, GB
inlaid mahogany tambour estate writing desk. The secretaire is fully fitted with lettered pigeon holes
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Antique 1790s British Hepplewhite Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Rococo Louis XV Style Mahogany Flat Desk by James Winter and Sons
By James Winter & Sons
Located in Groningen, NL
Late 19th Century Rococo Louis XV Style Flat desk By James Winter and Sons (SOHO London), United
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Antique Late 19th Century British Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Spanish Baroque Trestle Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
iron stretcher, circa 1700.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Spanish Baroque Trestle Table
Spanish Baroque Trestle Table
H 31.5 in W 59 in D 30.5 in
Spanish, Walnut Library Table
Located in Charleston, SC
A very fine example of a Spanish, walnut library table with original top and iron stretcher between beautifully carved, leg supports. The top was made from a single cut of walnut wh...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

Spanish, Walnut Library Table
H 32.75 in W 63 in D 33 in
18th century Louis XIII walnut center table with crosspiece Lyon
Located in Lyon, RH-Alps
original louis XIII walnut center table can also be used as a desk very typical flat crosspiece
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Beautiful Desk, Holland, Late 1700
Located in Cervia, IT
Spectacular writing desk in walnut and mahogany inlaid with various precious woods complete with
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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Beautiful Desk, Holland, Late 1700
Beautiful Desk, Holland, Late 1700
H 45.67 in W 50.01 in D 21.66 in
Charming Small Queen Anne Oak Bureau, circa 1705
Located in East Sussex, GB
bureau is petite yet provides ample space as a desk and there is a lot of room within the original well
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Antique Early 1700s British Queen Anne Desks

Materials

Oak

Vargueno de Salamanca
Located in Heeze, Noord Brabant
This late 16th-17th century Spanish Walnut Vargueno or Bargueno desk is a form of portable desk
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Antique Early 17th Century Spanish Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Vargueno de Salamanca
Vargueno de Salamanca
H 57.88 in W 41.74 in D 16.93 in
A Very Elegant Petite Lady's Bureau
By Charles Chevallier
Located in Vienna, AT
upper cover can be folded out thus becoming a writing desk. Four small drawers and slim compartments for
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Tulipwood

A Very Elegant Petite Lady's Bureau
A Very Elegant Petite Lady's Bureau
H 47.64 in W 31.89 in D 11.23 in
Writing Desk Marco Calestrini Neoclassical Florence, Italy, Late 1700
Located in Milano, IT
Rectangular desk table supported by four truncated pyramidal legs that end with a spinning top
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Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

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Cherry, Chestnut, Maple

English Country Style Barley Twist Writing Desk or End Table, circa 1700's
Located in Chicago, IL
English petite writing table with fine barley twist legs that has been French polished over a 45
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Antique Late 18th Century English Country Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Elegant Neoclassical Rolltop Desk Brazilian Rosewood Cherry, France, 1700
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant rolltop desk with moved legs, five drawers and a pull-out drawer with gold decorations
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Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry, Rosewood

18thC Writing Desk/Side Table, Spain
Located in New York, NY
1700c Spanish walnut writing desk with two drawers. Beautiful natural patina. Hand carved motif
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

18thC Writing Desk/Side Table, Spain
18thC Writing Desk/Side Table, Spain
H 33 in W 58.5 in D 26 in
19th Century Mahogany Partners Writing Desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
A large mid-19th century mahogany partners writing desk / table, the moulded edge top having a
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Antique 1830s English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Writing Desk in Walnut, Spiked Legs, Late 18th Century Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique writing desk in walnut, carved with spiked legs and 3 drawers, hand-built in the late 18th
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Italian Rococo Style Venetian Painted Folding Writing Desk
Located in Firenze, IT
from the late 19th century decorated in 1700 style, this slant top writing desk would make the perfect
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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Italian, Emilia Romagna, Light Walnut Oval Library Table ca. 1700
Located in Atlanta, GA
having an oval top with a thin molded edge above a rectangular frame raised on masterfully turned legs joined by a shaped x-form stretcher with a centered finial, resting on small bu...
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

William & Mary One Drawer Oak Dressing Table, circa 1700-1750
Located in Milford, NH
legs with a shaped base stretcher. The table dates to circa 1700-1750, with great overall patina, some
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Antique Early 18th Century English William and Mary Desks and Writing Ta...

Materials

Brass

Superbe 18th Century, French Writing Table
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Superbe 18th century, French writing table.
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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Superbe 18th Century, French Writing Table
Superbe 18th Century, French Writing Table
H 30.25 in W 48.25 in D 23 in
Ancient Genoese Writing Table in Walnut, from the 18th Century, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient Genoese writing table in walnut, inlaid with lighter fillet on the upper plank, stiletto
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Antique 18th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Baroque Antique Desk in Gilded Wood and Glass
Located in Milano, IT
Splendid and opulent antique wooden desk or piece of furniture designed in the 18th century, 1700
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Velvet, Glass, Wood

Baroque Antique Desk in Gilded Wood and Glass
Baroque Antique Desk in Gilded Wood and Glass
H 32.29 in W 45.28 in D 23.63 in
Italian 17th century Louis XIII Table/Desk in Oak and Walnut
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian Louis XIII Table/Desk in Oak and Walnut. Keywords: sofa table, console, foyer table
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Spanish Late Baroque Dark Walnut Table with Iron Stretcher, 17th/18th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
constructed entirely of dark walnut and iron, having a solid one board top supported by carved trestle-form legs joined by likely its original double pronged wrought iron stretcher
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Antique Early 1700s Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Spanish Late Baroque Walnut & Iron Mounted Guard Room Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a rectangular two board top in walnut supported by hinged carved trestle-form legs ending in round feet, the iron double stretcher detaches from the legs in order to fold as t...
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Antique Early 1700s Spanish Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Ebonized and Fruitwood Table
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top with a drawer below and fruitwood knob, raised on barley twist legs joined by a turned stretcher. Ex William Hodgins Estate.
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Antique Early 1700s European Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Paint

Italian Baroque Walnut Side Table
Located in Essex, MA
With rectangular top over two drawers raised on turned legs with H form stretcher.
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Antique 1690s Italian Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Italian Baroque Walnut Side Table
Italian Baroque Walnut Side Table
H 31.63 in W 70 in D 26.38 in
17th Century Walnut , Wood Carved Italian Table
Located in Houston, TX
17th century walnut, wood carved italian table with wood stretcher the top is one solid board
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Italian Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Spanish Table From The 17th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
rich and luminous with beautiful grain patterns. This table would serve as an exceptional desk, console
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Chestnut

Spanish Table From The 17th Century
Spanish Table From The 17th Century
H 31 in W 66.75 in D 27.5 in
Spanish 18th Century Oak Refectory Table
Located in Malton, GB
allowing for it be used as a writing table. Height 76cm Length 130cm Depth 75cm.
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Antique 17th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Spanish 18th Century Oak Refectory Table
Spanish 18th Century Oak Refectory Table
H 29.93 in W 51.19 in D 29.53 in
A Spanish Baroque Walnut and Pinewood Trestle Form Table/Console
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a two-board rectangular top supported by two trestle-form supports joined by a straight stretcher, the top of walnut, the legs and stretcher of pinewood
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Pine

Portuguese Table, Late 18th c
Located in Pasadena, CA
Portuguese table, two drawers with raised fronts and embossing, raised side and back panels, four tapered legs.
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Antique 18th Century Portuguese Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Portuguese Table, Late 18th c
Portuguese Table, Late 18th c
H 32 in W 59.25 in D 28.75 in
18th Century Spanish Walnut Lyre Leg Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful walnut lyre leg table from the 1700's. One wide board top, nearly 2" thick. Lovely patina.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Empire Architect Table, Table á Tronchin, France, Early 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
casters. So-called "Table á Tronchin". When folded, we see a desk with leather covered top and a wide
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Exceptional Rococo Revival Mahogany Partner's Desk, Bertram and Sons, circa 1880
By Bertram & Son
Located in Shippensburg, PA
This inordinately fine partner’s desk was crafted by the firm of Bertram & Sons in London in the
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Antique Late 19th Century English Rococo Revival Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

18th Century Italian Louis XVI Tilt Door Bureau
Located in IT
writing surface and four small drawers. This bureau features fine inlays of different wood essences
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Wood

18th Century Italian Louis XVI Tilt Door Bureau
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Tilt Door Bureau
H 40.16 in W 44.89 in L 40.16 in
Portrait of a Prelate, Oil on Canvas, 18th Century
Located in Milan, IT
the purple covered cape; sitting in front of a writing desk on an inlaid armchair covered with red
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18th Century Other Art Style Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Secretary Baroque Period Sweden
Located in New York, NY
writing desk, 31.2 in, W 45 in, D 20 + 15.2.
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Baroque Secretaires

Materials

Oak

Secretary Baroque Period Sweden
Secretary Baroque Period Sweden
H 43.5 in W 45 in D 20 in
Biedermeier Secretary, Early 19th Century, C. 1810-1820
Located in Greven, DE
. Eller - Writing Furniture from 1700-1850 p. 406.
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Antique Early 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Elm

19th C. Swedish Gustavian Period Painted Secretary with Library
Located in Wichita, KS
side, seven smaller center drawers, and a center pigeon hole all behind the writing surface. There are
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of Antique Tapestry Trunks
Located in Dallas, TX
place. The desk has a felt covered writing surface, 4 drawers with two open compartments above each
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Antique 19th Century French Trunks and Luggage

19th Century German Biedermeier Writing Desk, Chest of Drawers, Walnut, 1810
Located in Greven, DE
19th century German Biedermeier writing desk Bavaria Walnut Biedermeier, circa 1810
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Antique French Walnut Ladies Writing Table or Small Desk with a Fabulous Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful late 1700's or early 1800's French ladies writing table or petite desk. Would also make
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Antique 1810s French Country Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

18th Century French Writing Table
Located in Stockbridge, GA
18th century French writing table.
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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

18th Century French Writing Table
18th Century French Writing Table
H 29.75 in W 36.25 in D 24.5 in
French Louis XIII Period Walnut Desk
Located in Pembroke, MA
A nice Baroque period walnut desk or center table with spiral-turned legs, ball feet, and finial
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XIII Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

French Louis XIII Period Walnut Desk
French Louis XIII Period Walnut Desk
H 28.5 in W 38.25 in D 25.25 in
18th Century George II Mahogany Side or Writing Table Attributed to Wilson
By William Wilson
Located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
Furniture, 1700-1840, Leeds, 1996, p.493, No.1015. Little is known of William Wilson beyond his recorded
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Antique 1770s English George III Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

18th Century Louis XIII Walnut Library Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
An 18th century Louis XIII walnut library table with a single drawer. Turned legs and stretcher details add a bit of dimension to this handsome table. Versatile and functional with l...
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XIII Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

A Late 17th Early 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Brass Mounted Rosewood Library Table
Located in CH
A late 17th early 18th Century Portuguese late Baroque brass mounted rosewood library table "Mesa Bufete", with a rectangular top above three foliate brass mounted frieze drawers rai...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Portuguese Baroque Desks and Writing Ta...

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Brass

Spanish Late Baroque Period Upland Pinewood One-Drawer Table, 17th-18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a rectangular top supported by trestle-form legs, the drawer suspended from below the top and sliding in both directions, the legs joined by a simple stretcher.
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Antique Early 18th Century Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

18th Century Louis XV Writing Desk
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
18th century writing desk, historical black worn paint. Various repairs. Solid and usable piece of
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Antique 18th Century French Side Tables

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Wood

18th Century Louis XV Writing Desk
18th Century Louis XV Writing Desk
H 31.5 in W 28.35 in D 25.2 in
Rare Queen Anne Walnut Feather-Banded Bureau with Original Handles, c. 1715
Located in Heathfield, GB
original brasses. The bureau in two parts with upper lift off writing desk and lower chest with side
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Antique 18th Century Queen Anne Desks

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Walnut

Turn of the Century 1700-1800 Swedish Gustavian Desk in Original Condition
Located in Kramfors, SE
1700-1800. The table is the 18th century’s solution to compact living as ut can be used as a desk, side
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Tables

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Pine

A Satinwood Bureau Plat Writing Desk
By Edward Holmes Baldock
Located in Woodbury, CT
of the 19th century. See "Marked London Furniture 1700-1840" by Christopher Gilbert.
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20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

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Satinwood, Rosewood

A Satinwood Bureau Plat Writing Desk
A Satinwood Bureau Plat Writing Desk
H 29.25 in W 42 in D 24 in
Italian Walnut Writing Table
Located in Mississauga, ON
A Late 17th Century Italian Walnut Writing Table; the gold tooled leather lined top to a single
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Italian Walnut Writing Table
Italian Walnut Writing Table
H 30 in W 43 in D 29 in
Georgian Oak Writing Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rustic and sophisticated Georgian one drawer writing table on cabriole legs with a wonderful
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Georgian Oak Writing Table
Georgian Oak Writing Table
H 27 in W 31 in D 20 in
Spanish Walnut Writing Table With Turned Legs
Located in New Orleans, LA
EARLY 18TH CENTURY SPANISH WALNUT WRITING TABLE WITH TURNED LEGS, C.1700 H 29¾" APRON 24
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

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1700 Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1700 writing desk for your home. Frequently made of wood, walnut and metal, every 1700 writing desk was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the 1700 writing desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 19th Century. When you’re browsing for the right 1700 writing desk, those designed in Baroque, louis xv and Louis XVI styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a 1700 Writing Desk?

Prices for a 1700 writing desk start at $2,110 and top out at $59,800 with the average selling for $10,552.
Questions About 1700 Writing Desk
  • 1stDibs 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, 2021
    A 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, 2021
    A 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, 2023
    What 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, 2023
    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.