With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 5 drawer writing desk you’re looking for. Each 5 drawer writing desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
wood,
metal and
walnut. There are 450 variations of the antique or vintage 5 drawer writing desk you’re looking for, while we also have 20 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a 5 drawer writing desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right 5 drawer writing desk, those designed in
Mid-Century Modern,
Modern and
Louis XV styles are of considerable interest.
Paul McCobb,
Winchendon Furniture (Planner Group) and
Jens Risom each produced at least one beautiful 5 drawer writing desk that is worth considering.
A 5 drawer writing desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,800, while the lowest priced sells for $337 and the highest can go for as much as $53,087.
Vintage desks and writing tables span centuries of design. The writing table came first, a simple surface built for correspondence, while the drawered desk followed as record-keeping at home and in the office grew more demanding.
Styles to Know
Any desk at least 20 years old falls under this broader vintage category. If you want a tapered-leg, mid-century look specifically, browse mid-century modern desks; Louis XVI and Art Deco secretary desks bridge the writing-table and desk forms. A vintage table lamp adds task lighting to either.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Piece
Writing tables often carry little to no storage of their own, so a separate file cabinet or desk organizer may be worth planning for, alongside a close look at the surface dimensions against the space available. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and every purchase is covered by the 1stDibs Promise.