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
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
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
Brass
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
Brass
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
Steel
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
Metal
$8,500
Empire Burl Wood Desk
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautiful burl wood set against ebonized legs and trim. Desk has a single compartmentalized drawer
Burl
Curvaceous Italian Burl Wood Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Curvaceous Italian Burl Wood Desk, Italy, circa 1950s. Elegant curvaceous design with amazing burl
Brass
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
Brass
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
Burl, Walnut
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
Wood, Giltwood, Burl
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
Wood, Burl
"Armand" Angular Burl Wood Desk by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
, heirloom-quality writing desk
Burl
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
Rosewood, Walnut, Burl
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
Wood, Olive, Fruitwood
"Armand" Angular Burl Wood Desk in Walnut by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
, heirloom-quality writing desk
Burl
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
Brass
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
Brass
"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
Burl
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
Brass
$4,200Sale Price|20% Off
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
Wood
"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
Burl
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
Wood
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
Metal
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
Brass
Exceptional Italian Executive Desk in Veneer Burl Briar Walnut Wood and Steel
Located in Carimate, Como
An exceptional, impressive and rarely seen Italian executive desk with its stunning veneer burl
Steel
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
Brass
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
Brass
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
Macassar, Burl
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
Burl
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!
Brass
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!
Brass
Biedermeier Desk with Burl and Inlay
Located in Hudson, NY
Biedermeier desk with burl and inlay. Single drawer with key.
Wood
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
Wood
$1,124Sale Price / item|25% Off
"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
Burl
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
Metal
$1,650Sale Price|25% Off
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
Wood, Leather
Italian Olive Burl Wood Cabriole Leg Bombay Drop Front Secretary with Bookcase
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very fine craftsmanship Italian made burl wood drop front secretary.
Olive, Burl
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
Burl, Elm, Leather
$24,067Sale Price|30% Off
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
Burl, Mahogany
$6,280Sale Price|20% Off
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
Rosewood, Burl
$7,292 / item
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
Wood, Burl
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
Metal
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
Chrome
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
Wood, Burl
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
Wood, Burl, Lacquer
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
Onyx, Quartz, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
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
Onyx, Quartz, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
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
Wood, Burl
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
Brass, Stainless Steel
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
Brass, Stainless Steel
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
Wood, Burl
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
Metal, Brass
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
Brass
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
Brass
$2,580Sale Price|20% Off
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
Wood
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
Walnut, Burl
Unavailable|$1,200
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.
Lucite, Burl
Unavailable|$4,450
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
Burl
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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The stately piece brings both gravitas and whimsy to any work space.
Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.