Skip to main content

1920s Writing Desk

James Earl Ray
De Bazel
Baker Furniture Williamsburg
Williamsburg Desk
Axel Einar Hjorth Roma
Art Deco Waterfall Vanity
Seng Chicago
Emile Norman
More Popular Searches
648
4
3
to
25
330
285
655
654
654
154
26
25
21
18
18
16
13
12
6
6
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
6
639
7
528
79
6
15
14
259
34
13
12
10
4
2
519
174
98
85
85
458
195
129
115
110
6
4
4
3
3
Sort By
1920s, French Leather Top Writing Desk with Chrome Base
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1920s French writing table with 2 drawers. A designer in the past added the leather top and chrome
Category

Vintage 1920s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

1920s, French Leather Top Writing Desk with Chrome Base
1920s, French Leather Top Writing Desk with Chrome Base

1920s, French Leather Top Writing Desk with Chrome Base

H 30 in W 59.5 in D 32 in
1920's English Pine Desk
Located in Houston, TX
The 1920s English Pine Desk exudes timeless charm with its elegant craftsmanship and functional
Category

Vintage 1920s English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Pine

1920's English Pine Desk
1920's English Pine Desk

1920's English Pine Desk

H 30.5 in W 44.5 in D 23 in
Rare Important French Art Deco Mahagony Ladies Vanity Writing Desk Circa 1920's
Located in New York, NY
Writing Desk with 5 Drawers. Circa 1920's. The Rounded Rectangular Top with an Ormolu Banding, Bronze
Category

Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Important French Art Deco Mahagony Ladies Vanity Writing Desk Circa 1920's
Rare Important French Art Deco Mahagony Ladies Vanity Writing Desk Circa 1920's

Rare Important French Art Deco Mahagony Ladies Vanity Writing Desk Circa 1920's

H 56 in W 43.5 in D 21.5 in
Gorgeous Inlaid Continental Louis XV Style Walnut Writing Desk circa 1920s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful desk that features the design of a Louis XV desk and has the traits of an
Category

Vintage 1920s European Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Gorgeous Inlaid Continental Louis XV Style Walnut Writing Desk circa 1920s
Gorgeous Inlaid Continental Louis XV Style Walnut Writing Desk circa 1920s

Gorgeous Inlaid Continental Louis XV Style Walnut Writing Desk circa 1920s

H 32 in W 45 in D 25 in
Asprey & Co. London Oak & Tooled Racing Green Leather Pop-Up Writing Desk 1920s
By Charles & George Asprey
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Table Made in England in the 1920s. Item is sold complete with a Burgundy tooled red leather desk set
Category

Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Leather, Oak

Asprey & Co. London Oak & Tooled Racing Green Leather Pop-Up Writing Desk 1920s
Asprey & Co. London Oak & Tooled Racing Green Leather Pop-Up Writing Desk 1920s

Asprey & Co. London Oak & Tooled Racing Green Leather Pop-Up Writing Desk 1920s

H 30.32 in W 22.84 in D 23.82 in
1920's Red and Blue Wooden Desk
Located in Brno, CZ
This is a recently restored wooden desk believed to be designed in the 1920’s, with the red and
Category

Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

1920's Red and Blue Wooden Desk
1920's Red and Blue Wooden Desk

1920's Red and Blue Wooden Desk

H 31.5 in W 43.31 in D 13.78 in
Art Nouveau Freestanding Writing Table, 1920s
Located in Praha, CZ
Art Nouveau freestanding desk with 5 drawers. Very good condition according to age. Only minimal
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Art Nouveau Freestanding Writing Table, 1920s
Art Nouveau Freestanding Writing Table, 1920s

Art Nouveau Freestanding Writing Table, 1920s

H 31.89 in W 55.91 in D 29.53 in
Oak Art Deco Modernist Desk or Writing Table by Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1920s
By H.Pander & Zonen, Hendrik Wouda
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Modernist desk or writing table. Design by Hendrik Wouda for H
Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Oak Art Deco Modernist Desk or Writing Table by Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1920s
Oak Art Deco Modernist Desk or Writing Table by Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1920s

Oak Art Deco Modernist Desk or Writing Table by Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1920s

H 30.52 in W 53.15 in D 27.56 in
Art Deco Walnut Writing Desk Designed by Jindrich Halabala, Czechia, 1920s
By Up Závody, Jindrich Halabala
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Art Deco walnut writing desk designed by Czech Architect Jindrich, 1920-1929. Maker: UP Zavody
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

Art Deco Walnut Writing Desk Designed by Jindrich Halabala, Czechia, 1920s
Art Deco Walnut Writing Desk Designed by Jindrich Halabala, Czechia, 1920s

Art Deco Walnut Writing Desk Designed by Jindrich Halabala, Czechia, 1920s

H 31.11 in W 54.34 in D 31.89 in
Antique writing desk with inlays and new leather top. Lebanon 1920s.
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional Lebanese desk, beautifully decorated with Oriental Motifs, bone inlay and new leather
Category

Vintage 1910s Lebanese Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cedar

Antique writing desk with inlays and new leather top. Lebanon 1920s.
Antique writing desk with inlays and new leather top. Lebanon 1920s.

Antique writing desk with inlays and new leather top. Lebanon 1920s.

H 47.25 in W 55.12 in D 34.26 in
Superb 1920s Oak Roll Top Desk
Located in Dublin, IE
A superb 1920s beautifully patinated oak roll top desk of neat proportions, finely carved and of
Category

Vintage 1920s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Superb 1920s Oak Roll Top Desk
Superb 1920s Oak Roll Top Desk

Superb 1920s Oak Roll Top Desk

H 40 in W 42 in D 27 in
Dutch Art Deco Modernist desk, Netherlands, 1920s
By Tijsseling
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A modestly sized modernist writing desk with an assymetrical design, giving it a Haagse School
Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Dutch Art Deco Modernist desk, Netherlands, 1920s
Dutch Art Deco Modernist desk, Netherlands, 1920s

Dutch Art Deco Modernist desk, Netherlands, 1920s

Free Shipping
H 33.08 in W 39.38 in D 22.05 in
Pine and Oak Table, 1920's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Table from the 1920s with one drawer. The table is made of pine with a top of oak. The top has a
Category

Vintage 1920s French Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Pine

Pine and Oak Table, 1920's
Pine and Oak Table, 1920's

Pine and Oak Table, 1920's

H 31.89 in W 44.1 in D 33.86 in
Hepplewhite Sheraton Style Inlaid Mahogany Tambour Writing Desk
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This American made 1920s era mahogany piece is made in the quality level of New York makers. With
Category

Vintage 1920s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Hepplewhite Sheraton Style Inlaid Mahogany Tambour Writing Desk
Hepplewhite Sheraton Style Inlaid Mahogany Tambour Writing Desk

Hepplewhite Sheraton Style Inlaid Mahogany Tambour Writing Desk

H 43.25 in W 46.75 in D 20.75 in
1920s Desk Ernesto Basile 'Attributed'
By Vittorio Ducrot
Located in Catania, IT
1920s desk design by Ernesto Basile (attributed) for Ducrot (attributed). The desk has the original
Category

Vintage 1910s Italian Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Fabric, Glass, Wood

1920s Desk Ernesto Basile 'Attributed'
1920s Desk Ernesto Basile 'Attributed'

1920s Desk Ernesto Basile 'Attributed'

H 31.89 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
1920s Walnut Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
1920s Walnut kidney shaped desk with green leather insert with gold tooling to the edge and motif
Category

Vintage 1920s Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

1920s Walnut Kidney Shaped Desk
1920s Walnut Kidney Shaped Desk

1920s Walnut Kidney Shaped Desk

H 30.32 in W 48.04 in D 23.23 in
Very Fine 1920s Leather Top Desk or Sofa Table
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine 1920s mahogany desk or sofa table finely carved and of fabulous quality with rich
Category

Early 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Very Fine 1920s Leather Top Desk or Sofa Table
Very Fine 1920s Leather Top Desk or Sofa Table

Very Fine 1920s Leather Top Desk or Sofa Table

H 29 in W 35 in D 21.5 in
Early 20th Century Brushed Steel And Marble Writing Desk Vanity
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 20th century, industrial, brushed steel desk features a contrasting white marble top with
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass, Steel

Early 20th Century Brushed Steel And Marble Writing Desk Vanity
Early 20th Century Brushed Steel And Marble Writing Desk Vanity

Early 20th Century Brushed Steel And Marble Writing Desk Vanity

H 31.5 in W 39 in D 16.5 in
Montalcini & Pagano desk for Cartiere Giacomo Bosso, Italy 1920s
By Carlo Pagano, Gino Levi-Montalcini
Located in London, GB
Giuseppe Pagano (1896-1945) and Gino Levi Montalcini (1902-1974) designed this exquisite desk in
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Montalcini & Pagano desk for Cartiere Giacomo Bosso, Italy 1920s
Montalcini & Pagano desk for Cartiere Giacomo Bosso, Italy 1920s

Montalcini & Pagano desk for Cartiere Giacomo Bosso, Italy 1920s

H 31.5 in W 55.12 in D 27.56 in
Oak Art Deco Modernist Writing Table or Dining Table by Architect Caspers, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Modernist writing table or dining room table. Design by
Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Oak Art Deco Modernist Writing Table or Dining Table by Architect Caspers, 1920s
Oak Art Deco Modernist Writing Table or Dining Table by Architect Caspers, 1920s

Oak Art Deco Modernist Writing Table or Dining Table by Architect Caspers, 1920s

H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 35.44 in
Vintage Burl Walnut Ladies Writing Desk, Slant Front Desk, Scotland 1920, H838
Located in Vancouver, BC
Vintage burl walnut ladies writing desk, slant front desk, Scotland 1920, H838 Scotland 1920s
Category

20th Century Scottish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Burl Walnut Ladies Writing Desk, Slant Front Desk, Scotland 1920, H838
Vintage Burl Walnut Ladies Writing Desk, Slant Front Desk, Scotland 1920, H838

Vintage Burl Walnut Ladies Writing Desk, Slant Front Desk, Scotland 1920, H838

H 40 in W 31 in D 18 in
1920s Art Deco Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann Style Rosewood Desk with Chrome Feet
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in High Wycombe, GB
1920s Art Deco Solid Rosewood Rectangular Desk With Original Fittings. The Central Drawer is
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

1920s Art Deco Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann Style Rosewood Desk with Chrome Feet
1920s Art Deco Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann Style Rosewood Desk with Chrome Feet

1920s Art Deco Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann Style Rosewood Desk with Chrome Feet

H 29.93 in W 73.23 in D 30.32 in
Antique Watchmaker’s or Jeweler’s Workbench or Desk, 1920s
Located in Brussels , BE
A wonderful 1920s watchmaker’s or jeweler’s multi-drawer wood workbench that’s a good height and
Category

Vintage 1920s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Watchmaker’s or Jeweler’s Workbench or Desk, 1920s
Antique Watchmaker’s or Jeweler’s Workbench or Desk, 1920s

Antique Watchmaker’s or Jeweler’s Workbench or Desk, 1920s

H 43.71 in W 40.16 in D 20.28 in
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Corner Desk by Daniel van Dorp for Reens, 1920s
By Gebroeders Reens
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School desk. Design by Daniel van Dorp for
Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Faux Leather, Macassar

Art Deco Amsterdamse School Corner Desk by Daniel van Dorp for Reens, 1920s
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Corner Desk by Daniel van Dorp for Reens, 1920s

Art Deco Amsterdamse School Corner Desk by Daniel van Dorp for Reens, 1920s

H 38 in W 82.68 in D 23.23 in
Vintage Writing Desk in Wood and Glass with Armchair
Located in Milano, IT
the 1920s/30s. The vintage writing desk is very rare and distinctive. The top is made entirely of
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Writing Desk in Wood and Glass with Armchair
Vintage Writing Desk in Wood and Glass with Armchair

Vintage Writing Desk in Wood and Glass with Armchair

H 31.5 in W 51.58 in D 27.56 in
Antique French Country Louis XV Walnut Writing Desk Table, Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
x 31 wide x 30 inches tall. The desk dates to teh 1920s.
Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Country Louis XV Walnut Writing Desk Table, Circa 1920
Antique French Country Louis XV Walnut Writing Desk Table, Circa 1920

Antique French Country Louis XV Walnut Writing Desk Table, Circa 1920

H 30 in W 31 in D 19 in
Mahogany Twin Pedestal Partner's Desk of Antique Quality from the 1920s
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
one-piece desk features a delightful, well-aged leather writing surface, likely original. Its
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Twin Pedestal Partner's Desk of Antique Quality from the 1920s
Mahogany Twin Pedestal Partner's Desk of Antique Quality from the 1920s

Mahogany Twin Pedestal Partner's Desk of Antique Quality from the 1920s

H 30.12 in W 53.94 in D 36.03 in
Antique 6ft/184cm Ormolu Mounted French Empire Revival Pedestal Desk 1920s
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite antique French Empire Revival pedestal desk, Circa 1920 in date. This desk
Category

Vintage 1920s French Empire Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique 6ft/184cm Ormolu Mounted French Empire Revival Pedestal Desk 1920s
Antique 6ft/184cm Ormolu Mounted French Empire Revival Pedestal Desk 1920s

Antique 6ft/184cm Ormolu Mounted French Empire Revival Pedestal Desk 1920s

H 31.11 in W 72.45 in D 34.65 in
1920s United States Roll Top Office Desk with Drawers and Wheels
Located in Marbella, ES
1920 United States roll top office desk with drawers and wheels.
Category

Early 20th Century North American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

1920s United States Roll Top Office Desk with Drawers and Wheels
1920s United States Roll Top Office Desk with Drawers and Wheels

1920s United States Roll Top Office Desk with Drawers and Wheels

H 49.61 in W 53.55 in D 29.93 in
1920s Amsterdam School Desk In Oakwood, Macassar Ebony and Leather - Netherlands
Located in Girona, ES
Splendid desk, solid oakwood with Macassar ebony base, original leather on top with Macassar ebony
Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Expressionist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Macassar, Oak, Leather

1920s Amsterdam School Desk In Oakwood, Macassar Ebony and Leather - Netherlands
1920s Amsterdam School Desk In Oakwood, Macassar Ebony and Leather - Netherlands

1920s Amsterdam School Desk In Oakwood, Macassar Ebony and Leather - Netherlands

H 29.93 in W 62.21 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk or Writing Table by Louis van Teeffelen for WéBé
By Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern desk or writing table. Design by Louis Van Teeffelen for
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk or Writing Table by Louis van Teeffelen for WéBé
Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk or Writing Table by Louis van Teeffelen for WéBé

Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk or Writing Table by Louis van Teeffelen for WéBé

H 29.34 in W 46.86 in D 23.63 in
Teak Mid-Century Modern Desk or Writing Table by Louis van Teeffelen for WéBé
By WéBé, Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern desk or writing table. Design by Louis Van Teeffelen for
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Teak Mid-Century Modern Desk or Writing Table by Louis van Teeffelen for WéBé
Teak Mid-Century Modern Desk or Writing Table by Louis van Teeffelen for WéBé

Teak Mid-Century Modern Desk or Writing Table by Louis van Teeffelen for WéBé

H 29.34 in W 46.86 in D 23.63 in
Green German Art Deco Chinoiserie Desk with 2 Drawers and tapered Legs, 1920s
Located in Berlin, DE
Indulge in the allure of the 1920s with this Green German Art Deco Chinoiserie Desk, a fusion of
Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Green German Art Deco Chinoiserie Desk with 2 Drawers and tapered Legs, 1920s
Green German Art Deco Chinoiserie Desk with 2 Drawers and tapered Legs, 1920s

Green German Art Deco Chinoiserie Desk with 2 Drawers and tapered Legs, 1920s

H 30.32 in W 43.31 in D 23.63 in
Art Deco Handmade Desk
Located in Hudson, NY
This charming Art Deco wooden desk features clean lines and open shelving. Handmade by a craftsman
Category

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

Materials

Plywood

Art Deco Handmade Desk
Art Deco Handmade Desk

Art Deco Handmade Desk

H 28.5 in W 45 in D 16 in
Oak, Iron and Brass Library Table Banc De France, circa 1920s
Located in East Hampton, NY
An oak, iron and brass frame (added later) library table from the Banc de France, circa 1920. The
Category

Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Oak, Iron and Brass Library Table Banc De France, circa 1920s
Oak, Iron and Brass Library Table Banc De France, circa 1920s

Oak, Iron and Brass Library Table Banc De France, circa 1920s

H 29.75 in W 79 in D 39.75 in
Jacobean Oak Desk / Library Table Early 20th Century
Located in Fulton, CA
Early 20th century oak library table / desk / refectory table with fanned inlay detail. Bold, over
Category

Early 20th Century English Jacobean Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Jacobean Oak Desk / Library Table Early 20th Century
Jacobean Oak Desk / Library Table Early 20th Century

Jacobean Oak Desk / Library Table Early 20th Century

H 31 in W 60.88 in D 32.88 in
Antique Burr Elm Kidney Shape Side / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
England, it dates from the 1920-30’s. It is of superb quality, the kidney shaped top has a single drawer
Category

Vintage 1920s British Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Elm

Antique Burr Elm Kidney Shape Side / Writing Table
Antique Burr Elm Kidney Shape Side / Writing Table

Antique Burr Elm Kidney Shape Side / Writing Table

H 31.5 in W 28.35 in D 20.08 in
Swedish Art Deco Axel E Hjorth "Roma" Desk
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Uccle, BE
Produced by Bodafors in Sweden. Stained flamed birch desk "Roma" for Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch

Swedish Art Deco Axel E Hjorth "Roma" Desk
Swedish Art Deco Axel E Hjorth "Roma" Desk

Swedish Art Deco Axel E Hjorth "Roma" Desk

H 29.93 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in
Simmons Brushed Steel Sheraton Series Desk Vanity Set
By Simmons Company Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 20th century, Sheraton Series vanity or desk set by Simmons Company Furniture features an
Category

Early 20th Century American Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Simmons Brushed Steel Sheraton Series Desk Vanity Set
Simmons Brushed Steel Sheraton Series Desk Vanity Set

Simmons Brushed Steel Sheraton Series Desk Vanity Set

H 30 in W 32 in D 19 in
Early 20th C. Chippendale Style Mahogany Oxbow Slant Front Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
An early 20th century Chippendale Style Mahogany Oxbow Slant Front Secretary Desk. 4 dovetailed
Category

Early 20th Century American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th C. Chippendale Style Mahogany Oxbow Slant Front Desk
Early 20th C. Chippendale Style Mahogany Oxbow Slant Front Desk

Early 20th C. Chippendale Style Mahogany Oxbow Slant Front Desk

H 41 in W 36 in D 22 in
Macassar Ebony Art Deco Amsterdamse School Desk by Daniel van Dorp for Reens
By Gebroeders Reens
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School desk. Design by Daniel van Dorp for
Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Faux Leather, Macassar

Macassar Ebony Art Deco Amsterdamse School Desk by Daniel van Dorp for Reens
Macassar Ebony Art Deco Amsterdamse School Desk by Daniel van Dorp for Reens

Macassar Ebony Art Deco Amsterdamse School Desk by Daniel van Dorp for Reens

H 38 in W 82.68 in D 23.23 in
Antique Asian Oriental japaneese Burned Bamboo Hand Painted Decorated Desk Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique Asian Oriental Chinese burned bamboo hand painted decorated desk writing table.
Category

20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bamboo

Antique Asian Oriental japaneese Burned Bamboo Hand Painted Decorated Desk Table
Antique Asian Oriental japaneese Burned Bamboo Hand Painted Decorated Desk Table

Antique Asian Oriental japaneese Burned Bamboo Hand Painted Decorated Desk Table

H 30 in W 36 in D 20 in
Art Deco Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
the 1920-30’s. The quality is outstanding, this is a large and impressive size. There are beautiful
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Art Deco Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk
Art Deco Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk

Art Deco Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk

H 29.93 in W 53.94 in D 31.89 in
France Desk Style: Biedermeier, 1847
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French desk style: Biedermeier Year 1847 It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. If you are
Category

Antique 1840s French Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

France Desk Style: Biedermeier, 1847
France Desk Style: Biedermeier, 1847

France Desk Style: Biedermeier, 1847

H 48.04 in W 19.69 in D 55.12 in
French Empire Faux Marble Legs Leather Top Sconces Bureau Desk with Organizer
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Exotic wood faux marble column shape legs French Empire bureau leather top desk with brass sconces
Category

20th Century American French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Empire Faux Marble Legs Leather Top Sconces Bureau Desk with Organizer
French Empire Faux Marble Legs Leather Top Sconces Bureau Desk with Organizer

French Empire Faux Marble Legs Leather Top Sconces Bureau Desk with Organizer

H 40 in W 38 in D 22 in
Fine French Blackened Wood Desk with an Off White Lacquered Top with Inlays
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French blackened wood desk with 3 drawers, an off white & black lacquered top with metal
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Fine French Blackened Wood Desk with an Off White Lacquered Top with Inlays
Fine French Blackened Wood Desk with an Off White Lacquered Top with Inlays

Fine French Blackened Wood Desk with an Off White Lacquered Top with Inlays

H 30.32 in W 39.38 in D 23.63 in
Louis XV Style Carved Oak Drop Front Two Drawers Secretary Bureau, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Louis XV Style carved oak drop front secretary or bureau or writing desk, two drawers with shaped
Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Style Carved Oak Drop Front Two Drawers Secretary Bureau, 1920s
Louis XV Style Carved Oak Drop Front Two Drawers Secretary Bureau, 1920s

Louis XV Style Carved Oak Drop Front Two Drawers Secretary Bureau, 1920s

H 42.52 in W 34.26 in D 20.08 in
Willem Penaat for Metz and Co. Desk
By Willem Penaat 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1920s Amsterdam School desk in oak designed by Willem Penaat for Metz and Co. An exquisite
Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Willem Penaat for Metz and Co. Desk
Willem Penaat for Metz and Co. Desk

Willem Penaat for Metz and Co. Desk

H 29.5 in W 49 in D 30 in
French Desk Art Deco, 1920, Materials: Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco Desk Year 1920 French Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is an elegant and sophisticated
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

French Desk Art Deco, 1920, Materials: Wood
French Desk Art Deco, 1920, Materials: Wood

French Desk Art Deco, 1920, Materials: Wood

H 42.13 in W 16.15 in D 33.08 in
Desk in Wood and chrome, France, 1940
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
(AIFAF)" Desk Year 1940 French Wood and chrome Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is an elegant and
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Desk in Wood and chrome, France, 1940
Desk in Wood and chrome, France, 1940

Desk in Wood and chrome, France, 1940

H 30.52 in W 42.92 in D 23.63 in
Art Deco Burr Walnut Leather Top Partners Desk
Located in London, GB
, it dates from the 1920-30’s. The quality is outstanding, this has an extremely impressive and
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Art Deco Burr Walnut Leather Top Partners Desk
Art Deco Burr Walnut Leather Top Partners Desk

Art Deco Burr Walnut Leather Top Partners Desk

H 29.93 in W 62.21 in D 32.29 in
Desk in Wood, 1920, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk Book: Buenos Aires Art Deco y Racionalismo Author: Mimi Bohm Page: 68 Year: 1920 It is
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Desk in Wood, 1920, Made in France
Desk in Wood, 1920, Made in France

Desk in Wood, 1920, Made in France

H 45.28 in W 26.78 in D 15.75 in
Gothic Revival Hand-Carved Oak Pedestal Desk, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Gothic Revival pedestal desk. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s The
Category

Antique Early 1900s Dutch Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Gothic Revival Hand-Carved Oak Pedestal Desk, 1900s
Gothic Revival Hand-Carved Oak Pedestal Desk, 1900s

Gothic Revival Hand-Carved Oak Pedestal Desk, 1900s

H 30.52 in W 68.12 in D 27.96 in
Desk in Wood, 1940, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk Year: 1940 It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. The quality of the
Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Desk in Wood, 1940, Made in France
Desk in Wood, 1940, Made in France

Desk in Wood, 1940, Made in France

H 31.11 in W 36.62 in D 22.05 in
Desk in Wood, 1940, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. The quality of the furniture and the exotic wood
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Desk in Wood, 1940, Made in France
Desk in Wood, 1940, Made in France

Desk in Wood, 1940, Made in France

H 63.78 in W 44.49 in D 19.69 in
Desk in Wood, 1900, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. The quality of the furniture and the exotic wood
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Desk in Wood, 1900, Made in France
Desk in Wood, 1900, Made in France

Desk in Wood, 1900, Made in France

H 51.19 in W 29.14 in D 22.05 in
France Desk Art Deco, 1920, Material: Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French desk style: Art Deco Year 1920 Finish: polyurethanic lacquer. It is an elegant and
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

France Desk Art Deco, 1920, Material: Wood
France Desk Art Deco, 1920, Material: Wood

France Desk Art Deco, 1920, Material: Wood

H 31.5 in W 35.44 in D 59.06 in
French Desk with Horses in Wood, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco desk Year 1920 French It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. It has a large work
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

French Desk with Horses in Wood, 1920
French Desk with Horses in Wood, 1920

French Desk with Horses in Wood, 1920

H 44.49 in W 16.54 in D 29.93 in
France Desk Art Deco, 1930, Material, Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French desk style: Art Deco Year 1920 Material: carved wood It is an elegant and sophisticated
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

France Desk Art Deco, 1930, Material, Wood
France Desk Art Deco, 1930, Material, Wood

France Desk Art Deco, 1930, Material, Wood

H 30.32 in W 31.5 in D 47.25 in
'005' Desk in the Manner of Pierre Chareau
By Edition Modern, Pierre Chareau
Located in Glendale, CA
'005' desk in the Manner of Pierre Chareau. Handcrafted in the Los Angeles and French workshops of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

'005' Desk in the Manner of Pierre Chareau
'005' Desk in the Manner of Pierre Chareau

'005' Desk in the Manner of Pierre Chareau

H 28 in W 55 in D 22 in
  • 1
Tables Under $2,000
Antique and Vintage Tables
20th Century Tables
Wood Tables
European Tables
Tables on Sale
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "1920s Writing Desk", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

1920s Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1920s writing desk you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and mahogany, every 1920s writing desk was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a 1920s writing desk, we have 266 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 1920s writing desk, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each 1920s writing desk bearing Art Deco, Louis XVI or Louis XV hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one 1920s writing desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hendrik Wouda, Anton Lucas and Damon & Bertaux produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 1920s Writing Desk?

Prices for a 1920s writing desk start at $475 and top out at $117,694 with the average selling for $3,783.

Finding the Right desks-writing-tables for You

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.

Questions About 1920s Writing Desk
  • What is a writing desk?
    1 Answer
    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.

  • What is a writing desk with drawers called?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is a small writing desk called?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What era is 1920s jewelry?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    What era 1920s jewelry is depends on its design. Most people associate this decade with the Art Deco movement, which took inspiration from eclectic sources like Cubism, ancient Egypt and Native American, African and Asian motifs. However, some pieces produced during the 1920s are more in line with the style trends of earlier periods, such as Art Nouveau, Edwardian and Victorian. Explore a diverse assortment of 1920s jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • What was the clothing style in the 1920s?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    The clothing style in the 1920s that most people think of first is the flapper style. Women who dressed in this style sported loose-fitting, short dresses, often outfitted with drop waists and fringe. Small cloche hats and headbands were signature accessories of the flapper look. During the decade, pleated tennis skirts and cardigan sweater sets left the courts and became staples of some women's everyday styles. For men, soft collars replaced stiff, starched ones, and simple single and double-button suit jackets worn without waistcoats became trendy. Trousers also took on a new shape with wider-cut legs, and Oxford bags gained popularity. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of 1920s apparel and accessories.
  • What colors were fashionable in the 1920s?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    In the 1920s, fashionable colors included jewel tones. Fashion, jewelry, furniture and decorative objects often featured jade green, deep reds, amethyst purple, dusty mustard yellow and peacock blue. Find a range of 1920s-era jewelry and fashion on 1stDibs.
  • What is an old-fashioned writing desk called?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What was the term in French furniture for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What did engagement rings look like in the 1920s?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    In the 1920s, engagement rings still looked like rings but were representative of a diverse range of styles and influences. Art Deco diamond ring designs took inspiration from the contemporary Cubist movement as well as from ancient Egypt – a revival sparked by the opening of King Tut’s tomb in 1922. Native American, African and Asian motifs also inspired jewelry pieces. Diamonds in square and rectangular shapes incorporating angular steps – like emerald cuts, Asscher cuts and baguettes – were set against black onyx, rubies, sapphires and emeralds to create color-blocking effects. Platinum, 18-karat gold, 14-karat white gold and sterling silver were some of the favored metals of the decade. Find a wide range of Art Deco engagement rings on 1stDibs.

Read More

The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home

Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.

Riotous Shapes and Colors Have Made Uchronia’s Designs the Toast of Paris

Julien Sebban’s energetic design collective is radically reshaping the look of 21st-century European furniture and interiors.

Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?

From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.

Inspired by the Cosmos, Sandra Nunnerley’s Nova Table Has a Futuristic Feel

The designer’s innovative use of an unexpected material gives this console a lift.

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

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

In Guadalajara, These Luscious Side Tables Are Chiseled from Volcanic Rock

Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.

How to Arrange Furniture + Layout Ideas

Here, we give design advice and show layout examples to help you create the perfect living room setup.

Why Hollywood A-Listers Can’t Get Enough of James De Wulf’s Concrete Furniture

Starting with a 900-pound Ping-Pong table, the Los Angeles designer has built a sturdy furniture-making career out of concrete.

More Ways To Browse

Louis Xvi Commode With White Marble Top
Midcentury Modern Lacquered Walnut Chest Of Drawers
Mid Century Desk Lamp German
Antique Oak Secretary Furniture
Mahogany Corner Curved
Slant Top Writing
Slant Top Desk With Cabinet
Tall Vintage Walnut Chest Of Drawers
Vintage Shop Drawers
Antique Vintage Console Table
Vintage Console Table Antique Furniture
Vintage Antique Console Table
Writing Desk France Empire
Black Deco Chest Of Drawers
Figural Cupboard
Antique Vintage Console Table Tables
Art Deco Desk Oak
Antique Desk From Germany
View All Popular Desks and Writing Tables Searches