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Antique Italian Walnut Burl Wood Writing Desk Table
Antique Italian Walnut Burl Wood Writing Desk Table

Antique Italian Walnut Burl Wood Writing Desk Table

Located in Carimate, Como

Beautiful Italian Antique desk writing table, in beautiful veneer burl wood with great inlay decors

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Italian Kidney Shaped Inlay Walnut Burl Wood Writing Desk Table
Antique Italian Kidney Shaped Inlay Walnut Burl Wood Writing Desk Table

Antique Italian Kidney Shaped Inlay Walnut Burl Wood Writing Desk Table

Located in Carimate, Como

Beautiful Italian Antique desk writing table, in beautiful veneer burl wood with great inlay decors

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Burl Wood Writing Desk French Wooden Handmade Executive Modern Contemporary Desk
Burl Wood Writing Desk French Wooden Handmade Executive Modern Contemporary Desk

Burl Wood Writing Desk French Wooden Handmade Executive Modern Contemporary Desk

Located in København N, DK

. Each table is made of selected slabs of different woods with character. We spend a lot of time

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel

Burl Wood Writing Desk Modern Executive Desks Contemporary French Office Desk
Burl Wood Writing Desk Modern Executive Desks Contemporary French Office Desk

Burl Wood Writing Desk Modern Executive Desks Contemporary French Office Desk

Located in København N, DK

up a light wood, and find dry dragonflies. I didn't even know they could be found anywhere. After

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Empire Burl Wood Desk
Empire Burl Wood Desk

Empire Burl Wood Desk

Located in Hudson, NY

Beautiful burl wood set against ebonized legs and trim. Desk has a single compartmentalized drawer

Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl

Curvaceous Italian Burl Wood Desk
Curvaceous Italian Burl Wood Desk

Curvaceous Italian Burl Wood Desk

Located in Atlanta, GA

Curvaceous Italian Burl Wood Desk, Italy, circa 1950s. Elegant curvaceous design with amazing burl

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture English Oak and Burl Wood Barley Twist Writing Desk, Refinished
Baker Furniture English Oak and Burl Wood Barley Twist Writing Desk, Refinished

Baker Furniture English Oak and Burl Wood Barley Twist Writing Desk, Refinished

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional English style writing desk or library table with barley twist legs By Baker

Category

Mid-20th Century American William and Mary Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Low Profile Kidney Shape Burl Wood Compact Desk Writing Table Vanity MINT Italy
Low Profile Kidney Shape Burl Wood Compact Desk Writing Table Vanity MINT Italy

Low Profile Kidney Shape Burl Wood Compact Desk Writing Table Vanity MINT Italy

By Baker Furniture Company, Henredon, Drexel

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Banded Inlayed Top Carved Legs Low Profile Kidney Shape Burl Wood Compact Desk Writing Table Vanity

Category

20th Century Italian Federal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl, Walnut

Neoclassical Style Lacquered Burl Wood Desk
Neoclassical Style Lacquered Burl Wood Desk

Neoclassical Style Lacquered Burl Wood Desk

Located in Houston, TX

20th century lacquered burl wood desk with three drawers supported with black columns and gilded

Category

20th Century Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Burl

Magnificent Pace Collection Burl Wood Desk Leon Rosen
Magnificent Pace Collection Burl Wood Desk Leon Rosen

Magnificent Pace Collection Burl Wood Desk Leon Rosen

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Magnificent Pace Collection burl wood desk designed by Leon Rosen. This desk is in amazing vintage

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Burl

"Armand" Angular Burl Wood Desk by Christiane Lemieux
"Armand" Angular Burl Wood Desk by Christiane Lemieux

"Armand" Angular Burl Wood Desk by Christiane Lemieux

Located in New York, NY

, heirloom-quality writing desk

Category

2010s Vietnamese Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl

Art Deco Walnut Rosewood Burl Wood Desk, 1930
Art Deco Walnut Rosewood Burl Wood Desk, 1930

Art Deco Walnut Rosewood Burl Wood Desk, 1930

Located in Chicago, IL

Art Deco Walnut Rosewood Burl Wood Desk, 1930’s. Made in Czechoslovakia. Restored absolutely

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut, Burl

Vintage Italian Olive Burl Writing Desk with Cabriole Legs, 1960
Vintage Italian Olive Burl Writing Desk with Cabriole Legs, 1960

Vintage Italian Olive Burl Writing Desk with Cabriole Legs, 1960

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Vintage Italian olive burl solid wood writing desk with onr drawer and cabriol legs. The desk is

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Olive, Fruitwood

Italian Burl Wood & Brass Desk in Green Malachite Stain
Italian Burl Wood & Brass Desk in Green Malachite Stain

Italian Burl Wood & Brass Desk in Green Malachite Stain

Located in North Miami, FL

This magnificent malachite green stained burl wood desk with small drawers and ample writing space

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Italian Marquetry Walnut Burl Secretary Slant Front Desk Writing Table
Italian Marquetry Walnut Burl Secretary Slant Front Desk Writing Table

Italian Marquetry Walnut Burl Secretary Slant Front Desk Writing Table

Located in Carimate, Como

Very elegant Italian desk, writing table, with slant drop front, with the beautiful light and dark

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

"Brenne" Bean-shaped Walnut Burl Wood Desk by Christiane Lemieux
"Brenne" Bean-shaped Walnut Burl Wood Desk by Christiane Lemieux

"Brenne" Bean-shaped Walnut Burl Wood Desk by Christiane Lemieux

Located in New York, NY

The Brenne Burl Desk reinterprets the iconic kidney-shaped form that first appeared in 16th-century

Category

2010s Vietnamese Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl

1940s Art Deco Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Glass Writing Desk Table
1940s Art Deco Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Glass Writing Desk Table

1940s Art Deco Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Glass Writing Desk Table

Located in Carimate, Como

Beautiful Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern desk writing table, in wood with elegant carved frame

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

NORAH home desk in real chestnut wood burl
NORAH home desk in real chestnut wood burl

NORAH home desk in real chestnut wood burl

Located in Pesaro, IT

Norah desk made in Chestnut wood Burl with metal finish dividers and plinth. Drawers unit and round

Category

2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

"Brenne" Bean-shaped Blonde Burl Wood Desk by Christiane Lemieux
"Brenne" Bean-shaped Blonde Burl Wood Desk by Christiane Lemieux

"Brenne" Bean-shaped Blonde Burl Wood Desk by Christiane Lemieux

Located in New York, NY

first appeared as a writing desk or dressing table during the Louis XV period of 16th century France

Category

2010s Vietnamese Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl

1940s Art Deco Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Waterfall Writing Desk Table
1940s Art Deco Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Waterfall Writing Desk Table

1940s Art Deco Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Waterfall Writing Desk Table

By Ico & Luisa Parisi, Guglielmo Ulrich, Vittorio Dassi, Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti

Located in Carimate, Como

Beautiful Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern desk writing table, in wood with elegant carved frame

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian Burl Wood and Black Lacquer Desk by Oscar Dell'Arredamento
Italian Burl Wood and Black Lacquer Desk by Oscar Dell'Arredamento

Italian Burl Wood and Black Lacquer Desk by Oscar Dell'Arredamento

By Miniforms

Located in North Hollywood, CA

mobility and convenience. The surface, adorned with beautiful maple burl wood, is complemented by a sleek

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

1950s Art Deco Mid-Century Italian Walnut Root Burl Writing Desk Table
1950s Art Deco Mid-Century Italian Walnut Root Burl Writing Desk Table

1950s Art Deco Mid-Century Italian Walnut Root Burl Writing Desk Table

Located in Carimate, Como

Stunning Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern desk writing table, in beautiful veneer burr walnut

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Walnut and Burl Wood Executive Desk by Stow Davis
Mid-Century Walnut and Burl Wood Executive Desk by Stow Davis

Mid-Century Walnut and Burl Wood Executive Desk by Stow Davis

By Stow Davis

Located in North Hollywood, CA

United States. This piece showcases a beautiful burl wood top, elegantly wrapped in rich walnut, creating

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Asian Modern Ming Style Burl Wood  Executive Desk By Lane
Mid-Century Asian Modern Ming Style Burl Wood  Executive Desk By Lane

Mid-Century Asian Modern Ming Style Burl Wood Executive Desk By Lane

By Lane Furniture

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a mid-century burl wood Asian modern desk by Lane Furniture. It has dovetail construction

Category

Mid-20th Century American Ming Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood and Macassar Ebony Executive Desk by Henredon
Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood and Macassar Ebony Executive Desk by Henredon

Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood and Macassar Ebony Executive Desk by Henredon

By Milo Baughman, Henredon

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco style executive writing desk In the manner of Milo

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Macassar, Burl

Italian Carved Hoof Feet Light Blond Burl Wood One Drawer Desk Gallery Inlaid
Italian Carved Hoof Feet Light Blond Burl Wood One Drawer Desk Gallery Inlaid

Italian Carved Hoof Feet Light Blond Burl Wood One Drawer Desk Gallery Inlaid

By William Switzer

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Italian Biedermeier Style Carved Hoof Feet Light Blond Burl Wood One Drawer Desk Gallery Pencil

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl

Heritage Henredon Scalloped Edge Olive Burl Wood Top Desk One Drawer Table MINT!
Heritage Henredon Scalloped Edge Olive Burl Wood Top Desk One Drawer Table MINT!

Heritage Henredon Scalloped Edge Olive Burl Wood Top Desk One Drawer Table MINT!

By Heritage Furniture

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Decorative Banded Heritage Henredon Scalloped Edge Olive Burl Wood Top Desk One Drawer Table MINT!

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Double Bonnet Dome Top Burl Wood 3 Drawer Drop Front Secretary Desk 1900s Clean!
Double Bonnet Dome Top Burl Wood 3 Drawer Drop Front Secretary Desk 1900s Clean!

Double Bonnet Dome Top Burl Wood 3 Drawer Drop Front Secretary Desk 1900s Clean!

By Baker Furniture Company, Berkey & Gay Furniture, Henredon

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Double Bonnet Dome Top Burl Wood 3 Drawer Drop Front Secretary Desk 1900s Clean!

Category

20th Century American Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Biedermeier Desk with Burl and Inlay
Biedermeier Desk with Burl and Inlay

Biedermeier Desk with Burl and Inlay

Located in Hudson, NY

Biedermeier desk with burl and inlay. Single drawer with key.

Category

Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Burl Cityscape Executive Desk By Paul Evans
Burl Cityscape Executive Desk By Paul Evans

Burl Cityscape Executive Desk By Paul Evans

By Paul Evans

Located in Chicago, IL

A period Paul Evans Desk in Cityscape Burl wood. In rather remarkable original condition minus some

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

"Brenne" Bean-shaped Burl Wood Coffee Table by Christiane Lemieux
"Brenne" Bean-shaped Burl Wood Coffee Table by Christiane Lemieux

"Brenne" Bean-shaped Burl Wood Coffee Table by Christiane Lemieux

Located in New York, NY

We are excited to introduce an extension of our ever-popular Brenne desk design. The Brenne coffee

Category

2010s Vietnamese French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl

Paul Evans 'Cityscape' Patchwork Burl and Chrome Executive Desk, 1970s, Signed
Paul Evans 'Cityscape' Patchwork Burl and Chrome Executive Desk, 1970s, Signed

Paul Evans 'Cityscape' Patchwork Burl and Chrome Executive Desk, 1970s, Signed

By Directional, Paul Evans

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A striking and highly collectible patchwork burl executive desk designed by Paul Evans for

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

19th Century Victorian Davenport Desk Burl Inlaid over Four-Side Drawers
19th Century Victorian Davenport Desk Burl Inlaid over Four-Side Drawers

19th Century Victorian Davenport Desk Burl Inlaid over Four-Side Drawers

Located in Plainview, NY

Victorian Davenport desk burl inlaid over four-side drawers. The desk features dummy drawers to one

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Leather

English Arts & Crafts Aesthetic Movement Elm Wood Desk with Contrasting Inlay
English Arts & Crafts Aesthetic Movement Elm Wood Desk with Contrasting Inlay

English Arts & Crafts Aesthetic Movement Elm Wood Desk with Contrasting Inlay

Located in Queens, NY

English Arts & Crafts (Aesthetic Movement) double pedestal table elm and burl wood desk with a

Category

20th Century British Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl, Elm, Leather

Very Rare Gillow Breakfront Library Desk Brass Gallery Burr Amboyna Wood
Very Rare Gillow Breakfront Library Desk Brass Gallery Burr Amboyna Wood

Very Rare Gillow Breakfront Library Desk Brass Gallery Burr Amboyna Wood

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

desk with brass gallery in Burr Amboyna timber, circa 1852-1857 An exceptionally rare example of a

Category

Antique 1850s English High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl, Mahogany

Gorgeous Henredon Scene Two Burled Olive Wood Executive Desk Mid-Century Modern
Gorgeous Henredon Scene Two Burled Olive Wood Executive Desk Mid-Century Modern

Gorgeous Henredon Scene Two Burled Olive Wood Executive Desk Mid-Century Modern

By Henredon

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Gorgeous Henredon scene two-burled olive wood executive desk. The body of the desk is veneered in

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Burl

Epifania Desk & Cube by Studio Christinekalia
Epifania Desk & Cube by Studio Christinekalia

Epifania Desk & Cube by Studio Christinekalia

Located in Geneve, CH

40 x D 40 x H 40 cm. Materials: Wood, burl venner. Christine Kalia is a design studio exploring

Category

2010s Cypriot Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Burl

Prod. Italy, c. 1930 Deco desk with curvilinear forms
Prod. Italy, c. 1930 Deco desk with curvilinear forms

Prod. Italy, c. 1930 Deco desk with curvilinear forms

Located in London, GB

Made in Italy, probably c. 1930 Long Déco desk with curved shapes veneered and edged in wood and

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

1970s Milo Baughman Burlwood Chrome Curved Executive Desk
1970s Milo Baughman Burlwood Chrome Curved Executive Desk

1970s Milo Baughman Burlwood Chrome Curved Executive Desk

By Milo Baughman

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

wood desk you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. Chrome hardware. The

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Bleached Biedermeier Oval Burlwood Desk or Console Table circa 19th Century
Bleached Biedermeier Oval Burlwood Desk or Console Table circa 19th Century

Bleached Biedermeier Oval Burlwood Desk or Console Table circa 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

Bleached Biedermeier Oval Burlwood Desk or Console Table, probably Austrian, circa mid 19th Century

Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Burl

Vintage Desk With Burlwood Top in the style of Pace Collection, USA 1970's
Vintage Desk With Burlwood Top in the style of Pace Collection, USA 1970's

Vintage Desk With Burlwood Top in the style of Pace Collection, USA 1970's

By Pace Collection

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Introducing our exquisite Vintage Desk With Burlwood Top, inspired by the iconic Pace Collection

Category

Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Burl, Lacquer

Organic Modern Armona Desk, Walnut, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Organic Modern Armona Desk, Walnut, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

Organic Modern Armona Desk, Walnut, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

By Rute Martins, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

clearance, cover duties, and offer white-glove service as well upon request. Console, Writing Desk, Office

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Desks and Writin...

Materials

Onyx, Quartz, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel

Organic Modern Armona Desk, Oak Root, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Organic Modern Armona Desk, Oak Root, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

Organic Modern Armona Desk, Oak Root, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

By Greenapple, Rute Martins

Located in Lisboa, PT

clearance, cover duties, and offer white-glove service as well upon request. Console, Writing Desk, Office

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Desks and Writin...

Materials

Onyx, Quartz, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel

Italian Oyster Burl "Radius" Form Writing Desk
Italian Oyster Burl "Radius" Form Writing Desk

Italian Oyster Burl "Radius" Form Writing Desk

Located in Queens, NY

"Italian Mid-Century ""Radius"" writing desk with a rectangular top with rounded edges and two

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Burl

Modern Mismatch Dining Table, Solid Oak, Brass, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Modern Mismatch Dining Table, Solid Oak, Brass, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple

Modern Mismatch Dining Table, Solid Oak, Brass, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple

By Rute Martins, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

. Thoughtfully designed to be admired from every angle, the Mismatch desk reveals new details with each

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Modern Mismatch Dining Table, Oak, Walnut Root, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple
Modern Mismatch Dining Table, Oak, Walnut Root, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple

Modern Mismatch Dining Table, Oak, Walnut Root, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple

By Rute Martins, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

. Thoughtfully designed to be admired from every angle, the Mismatch desk reveals new details with each

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Italian Oyster Burl Three Drawer Sabre Leg Writing Desk
Italian Oyster Burl Three Drawer Sabre Leg Writing Desk

Italian Oyster Burl Three Drawer Sabre Leg Writing Desk

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Mid-Century rectangular writing desk with an oyster burl veneer and three drawers, resting

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Burl

Italian Mid-Century Oyster Burl Cabriole Leg Writing Table
Italian Mid-Century Oyster Burl Cabriole Leg Writing Table

Italian Mid-Century Oyster Burl Cabriole Leg Writing Table

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Mid-Century rectangular writing table with oyster burl veneer and three drawers with brass

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th C. English Victorian Brass-Inlaid Burlwood Writing Desk with Inkwells
19th C. English Victorian Brass-Inlaid Burlwood Writing Desk with Inkwells

19th C. English Victorian Brass-Inlaid Burlwood Writing Desk with Inkwells

By James Allen

Located in Morristown, NJ

compartments for writing instruments, paper, and correspondence. The desk retains both original cut glass

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass Inlay Burl Wood Traveling Writing Desk Box
Vintage Brass Inlay Burl Wood Traveling Writing Desk Box

Vintage Brass Inlay Burl Wood Traveling Writing Desk Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exquisite Victorian-era traveling writing desk is a masterclass in 19th-century craftsmanship

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

1940's Traditional Burl Wood Secretary/ Desk
1940's Traditional Burl Wood Secretary/ Desk

1940's Traditional Burl Wood Secretary/ Desk

Located in Opa Locka, FL

Beautiful Grand Scale 1940's Traditional style Burl Wood Secretary/ Writing Desk. This secretary is

Category

Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Modern Writing Desk Walnut Wood Handmade Executive Desk Contemporary French Desk
Modern Writing Desk Walnut Wood Handmade Executive Desk Contemporary French Desk

Modern Writing Desk Walnut Wood Handmade Executive Desk Contemporary French Desk

Located in København N, DK

woods with character. We spend a lot of time selecting slabs that will suit your heart and interior. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Burl Wood and Lucite Writing Desk
Burl Wood and Lucite Writing Desk

Burl Wood and Lucite Writing Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

structurally sound and fully functional. Desk features very unique hardware and burl wood fronts.

Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Lucite, Burl

Unusual Burl Wood Writing Table or Desk with Black Lacquer Legs
Unusual Burl Wood Writing Table or Desk with Black Lacquer Legs

Unusual Burl Wood Writing Table or Desk with Black Lacquer Legs

Located in Dallas, TX

Unusual burl wood writing table or desk with black lacquer legs in the style of Milo Baughman

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl

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Burl Wood Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic burl wood writing desk available at 1stDibs. Each burl wood writing desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, burl and metal. If you’re shopping for a burl wood writing desk, we have 97 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer burl wood writing desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A burl wood writing desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one burl wood writing desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Baker Furniture Company, Henredon and Milo Baughman produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Burl Wood Writing Desk?

Prices for a burl wood writing desk start at $1,295 and top out at $28,313 with the average selling for $4,200.

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.