Biedermeier Writing Desk, Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier writing desk veneered in cherry, raised on tall, slightly splayed legs. A drawer is
Leather, Cherry
Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk Table, South Germany circa 1825
Located in Darmstadt, DE
beautifully as a refined writing desk but also works well as a versatile work table or a slim console table in
Brass
18th century Louis XVI Writing Desk, cherry veneer, South Germany
Located in Belmont, MA
Rare Louis XVI writing desk, South German 1780, exquisite cherry and plum wood veneer on front back
Cherry
$8,238Sale Price|22% Off
Art Deco Walnut Writing Desk, Polished Finish, Germany, Circa 1915
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very nice big writing desk from the period around 1915, transition from Art Nouveau to the Art Deco
Walnut
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, Oak, Chrome-Plated Steel, Germany, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Desk dimensions: Height: 79 cm (31.1 in) Width: 110 cm (43.3 in) Depth: 63 cm (24.8 in) Leg space
Steel, Chrome
White German Bauhaus Chrome Plated Steel Writing Desk, Made in the 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Desk with a tubular chromed steel frame Manufactured in the 1930s. Wood is completely restored
Chrome
19th Century Restored German Biedermeier Cherry-Tree Writing Desk, Table, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Biedermeier writing desk Completely restored. Shellac polish. Material: Cherry tree Period
Wood, Lacquer, Cherry
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
Davenport Desk, Germany, 1870
Located in Belmont, MA
Introducing a delightful German Davenport desk dating back to 1870. This small and narrow desk
Walnut
Bauhaus Tiered Tubular Chromed Steel Writing Desk
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This 1930s modernist black writing desk in the manner of Marcel Breuer emphasizes classic Bauhaus
Steel, Chrome
German Biedermeier Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Located in Queens, NY
German Biedermeier (19th Century) mahogany kneehole desk with bronze trim.
Bronze
19th Century Biedermeier-style Desk, Germany
Located in New York, NY
Small desk with a burlwood veneer and black lacquered writing surface. The desk stands on ebonized
Bronze
Gorgeous 18th Century Tin Marquetry Writing Desk/ Cabinet
Located in Brussels, BE
18th century tin marquetry writing desk.
Tin
Louis XVI Desk, Germany 1780, cherry veneer
Located in Leimen, DE
Louis XVI Desk, Germany circa 1780 – Cherry Veneer with Geometric Intarsia An exquisite Louis XVI
Cherry
Small Neoclassical Desk, Northern Germany, 1810-20
Located in Leimen, DE
a writing desk, hallway table, or refined side table, this versatile piece adds sophistication and
Mahogany
Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk, Curved Legs, Expandable, Circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
central stretcher. The desk offers ample storage with five drawers and an expandable writing surface that
Walnut
Mid 19th Century German Biedermeier Cherrywood Standing Desk
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Large Biedermeier standing desk or writing desk. West German/Rhineland, around 1840. Solidly
Cherry
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Ladies Desk, Germany
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Germany. Crafted primarily from solid cherrywood, the desk reflects the restrained and functional design
Cherry, Softwood
German Walnut Baroque Desk or Dressing table Mid-18th Century
Located in London, GB
things. See other German baroque pieces from same period pieces to complete a suite. This desk is
Walnut
Biedermeier Mahogany Desk, Mid-19th Century, Germany, Elegant Design
Located in Greding, DE
An elegant Biedermeier desk crafted from mahogany. The piece features stylish forked legs connected
Mahogany
Art Nouveau / Jugendstil Desk, Carved Wood, Germany, Circa 1910
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Features: Style: Art Nouveau / Jugendstil Material: Carved wood Origin: Germany, circa 1910
Brass, Bronze
$9,149Sale Price|23% Off
19th Century Biedermeier Writing Desk in Cherry Veneer with Walnut and Rootwood
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This elegant 19th-century Biedermeier writing desk is veneered in fine cherrywood and accented with
Cherry, Walnut
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Desk or Dressing Table, Cherrywood
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Biedermeier make-up and writing desk Southern Germany Cherry early 19th century
Cherry
$4,892Sale Price|28% Off
Art Nouveau Walnut Desk, Germany, Circa 1895, Elegant Polished Finish
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Art Nouveau Walnut Desk A very elegant desk from the Art Nouveau period, crafted around 1895. The
Walnut
1920s Bauhaus Executive Desk in Black Lacquered Steel, German Machine Age Modern
Located in Berlin, DE
This striking German Bauhaus writing desk from around 1925 exemplifies the radical functional
Metal, Chrome
Lovely Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted German K.P.M. Porcelain Desk
By KPM Porcelain
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Lovely Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted German K.P.M. Porcelain Desk Decorated allover
Bronze
Neoclassical Desk, Louis XVI Period 1780
Located in Belmont, MA
This original Louis XVI Desk stands out for its beautiful walnut veneer which is additionally
Walnut
Rustic Continental Antler and Oak Kneehole Desk
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic style Continental German (late 19th Century) antler and oak kneehole desk with antler
Oak, Leather, Antler
Biedermeier Desk, Cherry Veneer, Six Columns, Austria, circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Rare, elegant neoclassical Biedermeier desk from Austria, 19th century, around 1830. Very
Cherry, Softwood, Glass
Antique Wilhelminian Desk in Walnut, Brass, and Leather, Late 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Antique Wilhelminian Desk in Walnut, Brass, and Leather, Late 19th Century. This exquisite desk
Brass
19th Century antique Classic Desk Biedermeier around 1840 with Inlays
Located in Berlin, DE
19th century Classic desk Biedermeier Solid wood and mahogany veneer. Longitudinal rectangular
Wood
$6,504Sale Price|38% Off
19th Century Biedermeier Cherry Fall Front Desk / Secretaire
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Introducing a stunning late Biedermeier Slant-Front Secretary, crafted from solid cherry wood in the 1840s. This exquisite piece of furniture features three drawers spanning the enti...
Spruce, Cherry
Expressionist Rococo Berlin Deko Bureau-Plat/Desk, Lacquered in Saffron Yellow
By Bruno Paul
Located in Petershagen, DE
This Berlin Deko Bureau-Plat represents the evolution of women's writing furniture from the private
Maple
Table Centre Dining Library Dismantable X Trestles Oak Fruitwood
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A South German oak, shaped X' ended table with detachable fruitwood top with decorative cleated
Fruitwood, Oak
Antique 19th Century German Jugendstil/ Art Nouveau Writing Desk in Pine
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A lovely and well-crafted Jugendstil desk in pine with upper cabinet resting over a writing table
Pine
Antique Swiss German Black Forest Carved Walnut Writing Letter Box Folding Desk
By Black Forest
Located in Portland, OR
A very good carved walnut Swiss German Black Forest writing box, folding desk desk, Brienz
Walnut
Rare jugendstil writing set by Erhard & Sohne Germany
By Erhard & Söhne
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Rare jugendstil writing set by Erhard & Sohne Germany including letter holder 10x13x6cm, letter
Brass
20th Century Unique Biedermeier Writing Desk, Flamed Birch
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century unique Biedermeier writing desk, flamed birch Exceptional Biedermeier desk. With a
Birch
Writing Casket with Steel-Cut Decoration, Biedermeier, early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Small writing casket with thuja root veneer and surrounding steel-cut decoration. The casket is
Steel
Vintage Bavarian Baroque Style Hand Painted Table Writing Desk
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Vintage Bavarian Baroque Style Hand Painted Table Writing Desk Early 20th century Bavarian hand
Pine
18th Century Baroque Secretary or Writing Desk in Walnut
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Exceptional Baroque secretary or writing desk, probably from southern Germany, around 1760. The
Nutwood, Walnut, Pine
Rare Antler Desk Standish with Elaborate Carvings, Germany ca. 1840
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Rare Antler Desk Standish with Elaborate Carvings, Germany ca. 1840 A rare antique writing desk
Wood, Antler
Unavailable|$8,500
1920s Writing Desk with Lion Paws, Germany
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Below its writing surface, the writing desk has a drawer that can be locked. The writing surface
Walnut
Unavailable|$9,800
German Jugendstil Period Rosewood Freestanding Writing Desk
Located in Hudson, NY
Rectangular desk top resting on a pair of cabinets, each having a door and opposing side decorated
Glass, Rosewood, Giltwood, Wood
Unavailable|$8,000
Grunderzeit Writing Desk with detachable top unit, Germany, 1890s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Below its writing surface, the writing desk has three drawers that can be locked. The writing
Oak
Unavailable|$7,500
Biedermeier Desk/Writing Table
Located in Long Island City, NY
Sturdy construction four column - based Biedermeier desk/writing table for freestanding (backside
Unavailable|$11,822
Biedermeier Period Desk, Northern Germany, 1830s
Located in Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein
Biedermeier period desk, Northern Germany, 1830s. Made of birch. Spacious desk with numerous
Birch
Unavailable|$13,923
Egon Eiermann High Writing Desk Produced by Gustav Veith, 1968
By Egon Eiermann
Located in Köln, NRW
A rare piece of furniture, designed in a small number of pieces for the German government by
Metal
German Biedermeier Walnut Veneer Inlay Writing Centre Table with One Drawer
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Elegant Biedermeier writing table with one drawer is all walnut veneered, a thin line of maple
Maple, Walnut
Unavailable|$42,009
Very Rare Birch Anthroposophical Desk by Fritz Schuy Germany 1920s
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Very rare desk, designed and manufactured by Fritz Schuy, Germany. Probably a handmade one-off
Birch
Unavailable|$5,500
19th C. Biedermeier Writing Table
Located in Hudson, NY
19th c. Biedermeier writing table, raised on fluted columns. Walnut with ebonized wood details.
Unavailable|$12,408
Exhibition Quality Amboyna 6 Drawer Writing Table
Located in Seaford, GB
Partners Writing Table or Desk. It has a makers stamp on each drawer of ‘La Porte Barmen’ and searching on
Ormolu
Unavailable|$14,000
19th Century German-Danish Architect Table
Located in Stockholm, SE
Blackened oak architect table made in Germany or Denmark. The writing desk/architect table is
Unavailable|$6,617
Art Deco Desk
By Max Lorenz Nachf
Located in London, GB
Art Deco Empire desk. Beautiful Art Deco Empire desk in bird's-eye maple with giltwood trims and
Birdseye Maple
Unavailable|$996
Antique Desk, 1900s
Located in Freiburg, DE
This solid spruce and fir desk features three beech drawers.
Fir
Unavailable|$3,600
19th Century Biedermeier Bureau, Germany, 1850s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Below its desk top, the writing desk features a drawer which can be locked. The desk top rests on
Walnut
Unavailable|$2,724
Antique desk Wilhelminian style Walnut
Located in Würzburg, DE
D: 70cm Item: Antique desk secretary Item no.: 914 Epoch: Wilhelminian style around 1880 Material
Nutwood
Unavailable|$3,600
Grunderzeit Bureau with wood Inlays, Germany, circa 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Below its desk top, the writing desk features a drawer which can be locked. The desk top rests on
Walnut
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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