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Milo Baughman Desk for Directional Furniture
By Milo Baughman
Located in Toledo, OH
Milo Baughman desk for Directional Furniture. 48" writing desk with movable drawer base on rollers
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Sunset Dining Table, 8 ft, in Dark Walnut by August Abode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Desk (48" x 24" x 30").
All of our pieces are bench made in Los Angeles by local artisans. Current
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Sunset Dining Table, 9 ft, in Natural White Oak by August Abode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sunset Writing Desk (48" x 24" x 30").
All of our pieces are bench-made in Los Angeles by local artisans
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Elinor McGuire Caned Three Drawer Desk Desk with Chair
By McGuire
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Fabulous McGuire caned writing desk. Measures: 48" W x 24" D x 29.5" H. Three drawers across the
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Desk- Walnut & Chrome 48" L x 26" D, American Ca. 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Walnut & chrome desk with three drawers. American ca. 1970's
Category
Vintage 1970s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
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48 Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 48 writing desk for your home. A 48 writing desk — often made from wood, metal and mahogany — can elevate any home. Find 680 options for an antique or vintage 48 writing desk now, or shop our selection of 18 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the 48 writing desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each 48 writing desk bearing mid-century modern, Victorian or Georgian hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 48 writing desk over the years, but those crafted by Paul McCobb, Planner Group and Pierre Jeanneret are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a 48 Writing Desk?
A 48 writing desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,995, while the lowest priced sells for $378 and the highest can go for as much as $132,000.
Questions About 48 Writing Desk
- What is a writing desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A writing desk with drawers is also called a secretary. It is a desk with drawers, one of which can be pushed out and the front of the desk lowered to create a flat writing surface. These writing desks have been made in a variety of styles over the years. Shop for a variety of writing tables with drawers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A small writing table is also called a davenport table or davenport desk. They normally feature a sloped or inclined top attached with hinges to the back of the table. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage davenport desks.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023What an old-fashioned writing desk is called varies by design. Pieces with drop-down fronts are secretary desks (these are typically made of two parts: a chest of drawers on the bottom and a hutch or cupboard with shelves on the top), while ones that rest on two pillars, cabinets or bookcases are pedestal desks. A desk with a small writing surface positioned in front of drawers and cubbies is a bureau à gradin. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of desks.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.
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