$1,920Sale Price|30% Off
H 29.93 in W 42.13 in D 24.41 in
Antique c.1910 Walnut Figured 5-Drawer Writing Desk / Dressing Table
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique c.1910 Walnut Figured 5-Drawer Writing Desk / Dressing Table – Fine Quality A fine early
Wood
$7,995
H 30 in W 70 in D 32.5 in
Antique French Satinwood Parquetry Louis XVI Writing Desk, Tooled Leather Top
Located in Chicago, IL
richly tooled leather writing surface, and finely cast ormolu mounts throughout. This refined 5-drawer
Satinwood
Gustavian Style Unique 5 Drawer Desk
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Gustavian Style Unique 5 Drawer Desk. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints
Wood
$856Sale Price|44% Off
H 31.11 in W 43.31 in D 25.6 in
Italian Desk, from 1960 in Chestnut, Honey-Colored, with 5 Drawer
Located in Buggiano, IT
Italian desk, from 1960 in chestnut, honey-colored, with 5 drawers Nice design with wood in the top
Chestnut
$6,500
H 31 in W 60 in D 29 in
Kittinger Light Walnut Leather Top 5 Drawer Fluted Leg Partner Desk MINT!
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Kittinger Light Walnut Leather Top 5 Drawer Fluted Leg Partner Desk MINT!
Walnut
5-Drawer Brown Oak Desk
Located in New York, NY
Joined and pegged brown oak.
Sold
H 30 in W 64.5 in D 35 in
Handsome Italian Neoclassical Walnut 5-Drawer Writing Desk with Leather Top
Located in San Francisco, CA
With hand-tooled pumice-colored leather top above 5-drawers all raised on tapering square-form
Walnut
A Handsome French Louis Philippe Mahogany 5-Drawer Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome French Louis Philippe mahogany 5-drawer writing desk with leather top and brass mounts
19th Century English Neoclassical Writing Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Delightful 19th century English neoclassical walnut 5-drawer writing desk, circa 1860. Having gilt
Walnut, Gesso
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H 30 in W 53.25 in D 30 in
19th Century, Antique 5-Drawer English Mahogany Writing Desk from Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
Distinctive and elegant, this English mahogany writing desk has 5 functioning drawers in addition
Wood, Mahogany
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H 30 in W 53.75 in D 24.5 in
Vintage 5-Drawer English Mahogany Writing Desk with Green Leather Top
Located in Round Top, TX
Distinctive and elegant, this English mahogany writing desk has 5 functioning drawers in addition
Wood
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H 30.71 in W 38.98 in D 18.12 in
Vintage 1970s Spanish 5-Drawer Bamboo Lined Wooden Writing Desk Cabinet Bureau
Located in Marbella, ES
Vintage 1970s Spanish 5-drawer bamboo and woven wicker lined wooden writing desk cabinet bureau.
Bamboo, Wicker
Desk 5 Drawer Swedish Gustavian Style
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique 5 Drawer Swedish Gustavian Desk. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints
Wood
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings 5-Drawer Desk
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
T.H. ROBSJOHN-GIBBINGS (1905-1976) Five drawer desk with a pull out shelf. The desk is finished on
Wood
Jens Risom Mid Century 5 Drawer Walnut Executive Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jens Risom mid century 5 drawer walnut executive desk Desk measures: 68 wide x 34.25 deep x 28.5
Metal
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H 30.25 in W 70.25 in D 35.5 in
Ornate Ebonized French 5 Drawer Desk w/Ormolu & Tooled Leather Top
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Unique one of a kind vintage French style desk or bureau plat. This desk offers a true ebonized
Mahogany
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H 29.75 in W 46.5 in D 19.5 in
Antique French Louis XVI Style Mahogany & Satinwood 5-Drawer Lady’s Desk c1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
Louis XVI Style Mahogany & Satinwood 5-Drawer Lady’s Desk c1930. 29 3/4" x 46 3/8" x 19 1/2". A
Mahogany, Satinwood
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H 30.5 in W 54 in L 30.5 in
Paul McCobb Style Henredon Heritage Mid Century Walnut 1-Door 5-Drawer Desk
By Paul McCobb, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul McCobb style Henredon heritage Mid Century walnut 1-door 5-drawer desk Desk measures: 54 wide
Walnut
Ebonized French Louis XVI 5 Drawer Bureau Plat w/Tooled Leather
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
plat a must have. Function is no slouch either with 5 smooth functioning drawers and two slides
Wood
Ebonized French Louis XVI 5 Drawer Bureau Plat w/Tooled Leather
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Spectacular vintage French Louis XVI style ebonized desk retaining its original tooled leather top
Brass
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H 33 in W 40 in D 30 in
Antique Sheraton Style Burlwood Posted Brass Gallery Crescent Writing Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Sheraton style Burlwood 5 drawer posted brass gallery crescent writing desk
Metal, Brass
Modernist 5 drawer writing desk, Netherlands 1960s
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in ECHT, NL
Minimalistic designed writing desk. The top is made from solid wood and is painted green. The top
Wood
A French Art Deco Mahogany 5-Drawer Writing Desk with Leather Top
Located in San Francisco, CA
the inset leather top within a a stepped molded frame above an apron fitted with 5 drawers with oak
Mahogany
Rattan Midcentury British Colonial Campaign Style Desk
By Bielecky Brothers, Bloomingdale's
Located in Southampton, NJ
Midcentury British Colonial Campaign style 5-drawer writing desk or work table with distinct
Brass
Baker Directoire Style Leather Top Writing Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Baker Directoire style 5-drawer leather top writing desk with pull out writing surfaces. The desk
Leather, Wood
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H 43 in W 65 in D 20.75 in
Theodore Alexander English Regency Leather Top Writing Desk with Brass Gallery
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fine Theodore Alexander English Regency style 5-drawer distressed leather top writing
Brass
5-Drawer Desk by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Waxed oak, tempered glass. Created for the Vetrocoke glass company in Porto Maghera, Venice. Original glass signed “Vitrex.” Wood has been refinished and glass shows overall wear.
Glass, Oak
Black and Gold Chinoiserie Writing Desk
Located in West Hollywood, CA
5 Drawer Queen Anne style writing desk w/ chinoiserie top and sides.
Wood, Paint
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H 29 in W 53 in D 26 in
5 Drawer Pedestal Two Tone Black and Maple Desk by Paul McCobb for Planner Group
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Pau, FR
Very stylish solid maple desk with double sided pedestals and 5 solid maple drawers (2 + 3 + 1 tray
Maple
19th Century English 5 Drawer Mahogany Bureau Plat w Leather Top
Located in Chamblee, GA
brass swan neck bail handle and beveled outer edge. The desk's top is fluted all the way around and has
5 Drawer Writing Table
Located in East Hampton, NY
19thC. Q'ing Dynasty Ningbo Red Lacquered 5 Drawer Desk
Large Scale Architectural Cantilever Stilnovo Style Pendant
By Stilnovo
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Dramatic large-scale three-light pendant with reflecting dome shield and Stilnovo style double shade. Perfect for an impressive great room. Articulates to vary the width and height....
Brass
Vintage Writing Desk 1960s Mahogany Veneered Enameled Metal
Located in Milano, IT
Desk with double column side drawers in enamelled metal and mahogany veneered wood with Formica-covered top.
Metal
1 of the 6 Glass Wall Lights by Limburg Glashütte, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
This beautiful and unique octagonal glass light flush mounts or wall lights/ sconces were manufactured by Glashütte Limburg in Germany during the 1960s (late 1960s or early 1970s). N...
Metal
Set of French Bronze Glass Rods Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of five circa 1950s French gilt bronze glass rods fixtures with interior lights. Sold Individually. Measurements: Diameter 13.5" Present drop 24" (adjustable) Height of b...
Bronze
"Bold" Pink Marble Bold Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
The BOLD pink marble Side Table is built from solid stone with clean lines and a simple structure. Its surface highlights the natural tones and patterns of pink marble. This minimal...
Marble
GEMMA Striped Organic Modern Pouf Ottoman in Green and Sand Velvet
Located in Viseu, PT
Like a talisman for the home, GEMMA velvet ottoman embodies elegance and modern sophistication. Its bold yet refined striped design is meticulously stitched by portuguese artisans, s...
Cotton, Velvet
Bauges French Mid-Century Metal and Murano Glass Bird Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Queens, NY
French mid-century (1940s) red and white painted metal 10 arm chandelier with Murano glass bird in center with canopy. (Attributed to BAGUES).
Metal
$2,630 / item
H 30 in Dm 36 in
Round Dining Table 36" With Pedestal Base, Handmade, Midcentury Style, Walnut
Located in Bloomington, IN
Our "Kapok" round dining table fits seamlessly into any dining room or kitchen decor style. With mid century modern good looks and solid hardwood construction this dining table adds...
Abalone, Wood, Hardwood, Cherry, Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
Desk Made In Beechwood Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This desk is a great example of Danish design from the 1960s. Made from beech wood, it exudes a timeless elegance and simplicity that is characteristic of Scandinavian design. With i...
Beech
19th Century French Bouillotte Table Lamp
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A late 19th century Louis XV-style Bouillotte table lamp, with original, green, gilt- decorated tole lampshade, above a base of three upturned decorative brass candle arms supported ...
Brass
Desk Made In Teak From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This desk is a beautiful example of Danish design from the 1960s. Made of teak wood, it exudes a warm and welcoming atmosphere that fits perfectly with any decor. The desk's simple y...
Teak
Unavailable|$4,328
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 1.19 in
Beautiful Oil On Canvas, Female Nude By V Tsvetkov Sold without frame
Located in Gavere, BE
"Realistic Oil On Canvas, Female Nude By V Tsvetkov " Original contemporary painting by Bulgarian artist V Tsvetkov, depicting a beautiful female nude Signed lower left V Tsvenkov E...
Canvas, Oil
Small, Stylized Bookcase from the 1980s
Located in Opole, PL
Small Styled Bookcase From the 1980s A low bookcase from the 1980s, styled in the Rococo Revival manner. The piece features curved legs and is topped with a wavy panel. The item ha...
Wood
$2,800 / item
H 20 in Dm 9 in
19th Century British Ceylonese Handblown Etched ‘Glow Lamp’ Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century British Ceylonese handblown etched ‘Glow Lamp’ bell jar lantern. These lanterns were handblown in Sri Lanka for the British expats. They were referred to as 'glow lamps'...
Brass
$961 / item
H 18.9 in W 17.72 in D 39.38 in
Viva Purple Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Bench by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Viva Purple Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Bench by Houtique Dimensions: D 100 x W 45 x H 48 cm Materials: Velvet, Upholstery, Wood Also available in different colours. Please contac...
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
$5,497 / item
H 30 in Dm 60 in
Swedish Style Alder-Wood Round Pedestal Table, Made to Customers Specifications
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Swedish style alder-wood round pedestal table, made to customers specifications.
Wood
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.
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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.
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The designer’s innovative use of an unexpected material gives this console a lift.
The stately piece brings both gravitas and whimsy to any work space.
Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.