70s French Writing Desk

Find many varieties of an authentic 70s French writing desk available at 1stDibs. A 70s French writing desk — often made from wood, metal and bronze — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the 70s French writing desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A 70s French writing desk, designed in the Art Deco, Art Nouveau or mid-century modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Charles Hindley & Sons, Eugenio Quarti and Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard each produced at least one beautiful 70s French writing desk that is worth considering.

A 70s French writing desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $12,500, while the lowest priced sells for $1,306 and the highest can go for as much as $210,000.

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.