George III Mahogany Roll-Top Writing Table
Located in New York, NY
The rectangular writing table fitted with two frieze drawers and with pull-out candle slides to the
1790s English George III Antique Roll Top Table
Brass
George III Mahogany Roll-Top Writing Table
Located in New York, NY
The rectangular writing table fitted with two frieze drawers and with pull-out candle slides to the
Brass
Antique Industrial Steel Roll Top Desk
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial Distressed Steel & Brass Roll Top Desk Overall Dimensions: 26 1/2" deep x 44
Brass, Steel
Arts and Crafts Roll Top Desk
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Arts and Crafts roll top in quarter sawn oak, cubbyholes retreat and desktop folds out. This one
Oak
Superb 1920s Oak Roll Top Desk
Located in Dublin, IE
A superb 1920s beautifully patinated oak roll top desk of neat proportions, finely carved and of
Oak
Large Francois Linke Roll Top Desk
By François Linke
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large and very fine Francois Linke roll top desk French late 19th-early 20th century Bureau a
Wood
Oak Roll Top Secretary Desk with Drawers
Located in Madrid, ES
Oak secretary / writing desk from circa 1900's. Featuring a roll-up flap with underlying writing
Brass
American Industrial Roll Top Desk/Table/Bar by Toledo, Japanned Finish
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
American Industrial Roll Top Desk or Table by Toledo, Japanned Finish, circa 1920s A rare and
Metal
Arts & Crafts Solid Oak Roll Top Desk
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Solid Oak English hand crafted roll-top desk with good proportions. Stately, yet not too large
Oak
American Victorian Aesthetic Movement Roll Top Desk
By Herter Brothers
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian Aesthetic Movement ebonized roll top lady's desk with gallery top upper section
Mahogany
Hand Painted Paul Sormani Ladies Roll Top Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Hand painted. 1 dovetailed drawer. Flip up top containing felt top and 3 small drawers. Brass foot
Mahogany
Mid 19th Century Mahogany Roll Top Writing Desk
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Roll bureau or roll secretary. Mid 19th century. Solid mahogany and veneered on oak. Standing
Mahogany, Oak
English Arts and Crafts Oak Roll Top Desk
Located in Queens, NY
English Arts and Crafts oak roll top desk with side drawers and leather top.
Leather, Oak
English Mahogany and Gold Accented Roll Top Desk
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian style mahogany roll top desk that opens to reveal drawers, letter holders, and a
Metal, Ormolu
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 62.25 in W 31.75 in D 20.75 in
Antique Eastlake Walnut Cylinder Roll Top Paneled Secretary Desk c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut Cylinder Roll Top Paneled Secretary Desk C1890 Measures - 62 1/4
Walnut
$6,874
H 40.16 in W 51.19 in D 33.08 in
Free Standing Mahogany English Regency Tambour Roll Top Writing Desk
Located in Kastrup, DK
An elegant 19th century freestanding mahogany roll top writing desk. Tambour top rolls back to
Brass
Antique T. Wallis And Co. London Mahogany Roll Top Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A handsome and very well made Roll Top desk with dove-tail drawer construction, traditional British
Brass
Louis XVI Style French Marquetry Roll Top Bureau De Damme
Located in London, by appointment only
A fine 19th century roll top bureau de damme in the Louis XVI style, with fine veneers and panels
Marble, Bronze
$61,104
H 42.13 in W 45.67 in D 25.99 in
Ormolu-Mounted Marquetry Roll-Top Desk Attributed to P. Bernard
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in London, GB
three-quarter galleried rectangular top above a roll-top, opening to reveal a leather-lined writing
Ormolu
$1,960Sale Price|20% Off
H 42.5 in W 30.5 in D 21.25 in
French Vernis Martin Decorated Louis XIV Mahogany & Ormolu Lady’s Roll Top Desk
Located in Big Flats, NY
French Vernis Martin Decorated Louis XIV Mahogany & Ormolu Lady’s Roll Top Desk Measures - 42 3/8
Mahogany
$6,170
H 39.97 in W 35.44 in D 21.66 in
Antique Roll-Top Desk, English, Bureau, Aesthetic Period, Victorian, Circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique roll-top desk. An English, mahogany and leather tambour bureau in Aesthetic
Wood
French Empire Style Mahogany Roll Top Desk with Bronze Gilt Trim
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire style (19th Century) mahogany roll top desk with bronze trim.
Bronze
$13,495
H 45.13 in W 41.38 in D 24 in
Signed Gervais Durand Cylinder Roll Top French Louis XVI Desk C.1880
By Gervais Durand
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
is the roll-top cylinder, a curved tambour that glides open to reveal a fitted interior of orderly
Bronze
$14,900
H 37.402 in W 50.787 in D 28.346 in
19th Century Empire Writing Desk With Roll Top, Nutwood, Austria ca. 1800
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Absolute extraordinary crafted, rare early 19th century roll top writing desk from the turn of the
Brass
$61,104
H 47.25 in W 57.49 in D 28.75 in
Antique French Ormolu Mounted Roll Top Desk in the Style of Riesener
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in London, GB
Antique French ormolu mounted roll top desk in the style of Riesener French, 19th Century Height
Marble, Ormolu
$3,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 50 in W 49.75 in D 33.5 in
Antique Standard Raised Panel Oak S-Roll Top Desk With Full Interior c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Standard Raised Panel Oak Double Pedestawl S-Roll Top Desk With Full Interior c1910
Oak
$6,888
H 39.97 in W 30.71 in D 19.89 in
Antique Lady's Writing Desk, French, Marble, Roll Top Bureaux, Victorian, C.1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lady's writing desk. A French, mahogany and marble roll top bureaux, dating to
Marble
$3,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 50.5 in W 55.25 in D 35.75 in
Antique Derby Oak Raised Panel S-Roll Top Desk with Carved Pulls c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Raised Panel S-Roll Top Desk with Carved Pulls c1920. 50 3/8" x 55 1/8" x 35 5/8". This antique
Oak
$11,150Sale Price|50% Off
H 41.5 in W 31 in D 21 in
Fine 19th Century François Linke Bronze Mounted Bureau a Cylindre Roll Top Desk
By François Linke
Located in Miami, FL
Bureau a Cylindre or roll top desk is a splendid creation. Mahogany with a deep plum color and richly
Bronze
$29,500
H 42 in W 44 in D 25 in
A very fine 19th century French Louis XVI roll top desk signed A Beurdeley Paris
By Emmanuel-Alfred Beurdeley
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine 19th century French Louis XVI parquetry and gilt bronze mounted roll top desk . Signed
Bronze
$640Sale Price|20% Off
H 35 in W 30 in D 18 in
Victorian Revival Oak Childs Cylinder Roll Top Library Writing School Desk Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Victorian childs roll top writing desk featuring two drawers, a writing slide, a half cylinder roll
Oak
Unavailable
H 39.5 in W 20.5 in D 24.5 in
Early 1900s American Industrial Roll Top Desk/Table by Toledo
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Early 1900s American Industrial roll top table by Toledo. Great as used as bar.
Metal
Walnut Roll Top Desk
Located in Manchester, GB
A small and attractive walnut roll top desk with a stamp to the central drawer top - Gillows London
Walnut
19th Century Roll Top Desk & Bookcase
Located in Naples, FL
This desk is sure to impress with its antique charm. The roll top and bookcase provide ample
Glass, Wood
Antique Children's Oak Roll Top Desk
Located in Alhambra, CA
" H Desk top 19.5" H Great antique condition. Minor stains to interior/ back desktop and drawer
Oak
Oak Roll Top Desk on Wheels
Located in New York, NY
Missing lock. Carved handles. 8 drawers. Full interior. Excellent restored condition.
Oak
1820s Modern Design Biedermeier Roll Top Desk
Located in Long Island City, NY
drawer with fitted interior (two open niches, four drawers). Roll top with fall front for closing/opening
Cherry, Ebony, Maple, Pine
An Eighteenth Century Mulberry Roll Top Desk
Located in London, GB
make this an exceptional piece. The cylinder top rolls back to reveal a fitted interior. The desk rests
Unavailable
H 48.04 in W 53.15 in D 24.02 in
Wonderful 18th Century French Roll Top Desk (Cylinder Bureau)
Located in Poole, GB
Wonderful 18th Century French Roll Top Desk ( cylinder bureau ) A very elegant and with great
Walnut
Edwardian Oak Roll Top Desk by Lebus Desk Co
By Harris Lebus
Located in Manchester, GB
An Edwardian oak roll top desk with the lockplate reading 'Lebus Desk Co'. Of above average quality
Oak
Unavailable
H 10 in W 7 in D 15 in
1905 Adjustable Piano / Roll Top Desk Lamp with Antique American Art Glass Shade
Located in Mississauga, CA
Very elegant early 1900s piano or roll top desk lamp with original restored finish. This lamp is
Metal, Brass
Biedermeier Rolled Top Desk
Located in Sheffield, MA
Extremely handsome rolled top desk with 3 sided gallery top, 6 drawers under rolled top and 2 large
Large 1920s Mahogany Roll Top Desk Writing Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Large 1920s mahogany roll top desk writing table This desks is large and heavy and would have
Mahogany
Large 1920s Mahogany Roll Top Desk Writing Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
or business. Made as one piece the roll top reveals a bank of two drawers each side and a black
Mahogany
Oak pedestal roll top desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak double pedestal roll top desk, the high back with fitted interior of pigeon holes and drawers
Oak Pedestal Roll-Top Desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak double pedestal roll-top desk, the high back with fully fitted interior of pigeon holes and
Oak Pedestal Roll Top Desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak double pedestal roll top desk, the high back with fitted interior of pigeon holes and drawers
Oak Pedestal Roll Top Desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak double pedestal roll top desk, the high back with fitted interior of pigeon holes and drawers
Oak
Walnut Pedestal Roll Top Desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut double pedestal roll-top desk, the high back with fully fitted interior of pigeon holes and
Walnut
French Louis XVI Leather-Top Roll Top Writing Desk
Located in Austin, TX
and a leather topped writing surface with a large bottom drawer below. Tapered legs with polished
Brass
Dutch Neo Classic Marquetry Roll Top Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A fine Dutch Neo Classic marquetry inlaid roll top desk with leather top sliding writing surface
Adam Style Roll Top Desk with Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful English Adam style roll top desk, late 19th Century, gorgeous floral satinwood, rosewood
Brass, Bronze
19th c. Campaign Style Roll Top Desk
Located in Wilton, CT
Antique English oak roll-top desk with gilt embossed leather pull-out writing surface, adjustable
Brass
Oak Roll Top and Matching Desk Chair
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A wonderful medium oak roll topped desk and matching oak tilt and turn office chair, in excellent
Oak
Oak Pedestal Roll Top Desk by Cutler
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak double pedestal roll-top desk, the high back with the fitted interior of pigeon holes and
Oak
"Sheraton" English Mahogany Roll Top Desk, circa 1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
"Sheraton" English mahogany roll top desk, circa 1870.
Mahogany
Donald Ross Style Walnut Roll Top Bureau Desk
By Donald Ross
Located in London, GB
which runs around the top of the bureau. A table of similar design, by Donald Ross, is housed at the
Ormolu, Bronze
Early 20th Century Oak Roll Top Pedestal Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century oak roll top pedestal desk circa 1900/1910. Good quality edwardian influenced
Oak
19th Century Regency Mahogany Roll Top Writing Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century ladies mahogany roll top desk, the top having a gallery above a cylinder top
Mahogany
Antique Roll Top Pedestal Desk by Waring & Gillows
Located in London, GB
A magnificent antique roll top desk, with satinwood inlays. This was made in England by Waring and
Wood
Antique Hobbs & Co. English Roll Top Cylinder Desk
By Hobbs & Co.
Located in Den Haag, NL
cylinder desk features a small up stand to top, a large barrel fronted desk compartment, and a quality
Mahogany
Very Elegant Roll-Top Secretaire or Bureau Desk, 1790s
Located in Greding, DE
Very elegant roll-top secretaire or bureau desk, cherrywood. Classicism style. West Germany
Cherry
Russian Brass Trimmed Mahogany Roll Top Desk, circa 1790
Located in Queens, NY
Russian mahogany roll top desk with a brass gallery top and brass handles and trim. The piece rests
Brass
Victorian Style Walnut Roll-Top Desk with Tambour Front
Located in Plainview, NY
Victorian walnut roll-top desk, the tambour front enclosing maple front drawers and pigeonholes
Walnut
Finest quality 19th century French Empire roll top desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Finest quality 19th century Empire mahogany and gilt bronze roll top desk. The drawers lined with a
Mahogany
Sold
H 43.5 in W 50 in D 32 in
Antique Quartersawn American Oak Roll Top Tambour Secretary Bankers Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century antique quartersawn oak C curve roll top desk. Features rectangular form with
Oak
Sold
H 47.75 in W 24 in D 27.25 in
Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Roll Top Tambour Writing Desk Bureau
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare antique Victorian roll top library writing desk. Made of quartersawn oak featuring a tambour
Oak
Sold
H 33 in W 30 in D 14.5 in
Antique Victorian Quartered Oak Childs Roll Top Library Writing School Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian childs roll top writing desk featuring three drawers, a half cylinder roll top
Oak
Sold
H 49.61 in W 53.55 in D 29.93 in
1920s United States Roll Top Office Desk with Drawers and Wheels
Located in Marbella, ES
1920 United States roll top office desk with drawers and wheels.
Wood
Sold
H 51 in W 33.5 in D 20.5 in
19th century French Walnut Roll Top Secretary Desk Henri II Biedermeier
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French Walnut Roll Top Secretary Desk Henri II Biedermeier ~Direct from France
Walnut
Sold
H 44.49 in W 48.03 in D 34.06 in
20th Century Mahogany Roll Top Writing Desk, Freestanding, England, circa 1920
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Beautiful mahogany roll top writing desk from the period around 1920 in England. An impressive
Mahogany
Sold
H 11.23 in W 21.07 in D 16.74 in
Quality 19th Century Military Campaign Camphor Wood Roll Top Writing Slope
Located in Benington, Herts
Quality 19th century military campaign camphor wood roll top writing slope This extremely good
Brass
Sold
H 45.87 in W 59.45 in D 41.54 in
Grand Antique Estate Pedestal Desk, English Roll Top Secretaire, Victorian, 1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a grand antique estate pedestal desk. An English, quality mahogany and satinwood roll-top
Wood
Sold
H 41.34 in W 45.67 in D 25.2 in
Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany, Amaranth and Walnut Parquetry Roll Top Antique Desk
By Roger Vandercruse dit Lacroix
Located in London, GB
Of transitional style in the manner of Roger Vandercruse dit Lacroix, the cylinder opening to a gilt tooled brown leather writing surface beneath eight small drawers and a filing com...
Bronze
Sold
H 46.5 in W 26 in D 56.5 in
Mahogany Bronze Mounted Louis XVI Style Roll Top Desk Attribute to Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Louis XV style marble-top roll top desk, attributed to Jansen, with a brass gallery, 7 drawers, and
Wood
Sold
H 38.5 in W 36 in D 65 in
Antique Stow Davis Walnut C Curve Roll Top Executive Bankers Desk Tambour
By Stow Davis
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Stow Davis roll top executive desk, circa 1920s. Made of walnut featuring a "C" curve roll
Walnut
Sold
H 43 in W 36 in D 22 in
French Ormolu-Mounted Bureau a Cylindre Roll Top Desk Signed H. Fourdinois
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
French ormolu-mounted bureau a cylindre roll top desk signed H. Fourdinois. Veneered in walnut
Ormolu
Sold
H 51 in W 51.75 in D 32.25 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Roll Top Paneled Desk with Full Interior C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
*** Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Roll Top Paneled Desk with Full Interior C1900 Measures - 51"h x 51 3/4"w x 32
Oak
Sold
H 44 in W 37 in D 22.5 in
Antique French Louis XV Style Tulip & Rosewood Marquetry Roll-Top Writing Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Louis XV Style Tulip & Rosewood Marquetry Roll-Top Secretary Writing Desk This
Ormolu
Sold
H 34.5 in W 26.5 in D 15.25 in
Shaw Furniture Co. Petite Roll Top Writing Desk Cambridge MA, circa 1920
By Shaw Furniture Company
Located in Milford, NH
A unique writing desk with book-matched mahogany veneers has a petite upper roll top, which opens
Mahogany
Sold
H 77 in W 48 in D 24 in
Inlaid Brass Boulle Rosewood English Regency Cylinder Roll Desk with Leather Top
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic and very clean 1840s era English Regency desk. Made of rosewood with brass inlay in the style of Andre Boulle, this desk is a handsome addition to you office or l...
Brass
Sold
H 39 in W 30 in D 49 in
Antique Victorian S-Curve Solid Oak Roll Top Desk Tambour Door Side Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian S-curve solid oak roll top desk tambour door side drawers Late 19th century
Oak
Sold
H 52.5 in W 72 in D 42 in
Antique Grand Mahogany Roll Top Derby Desk Company Boston, MA Turn of Century
By Derby Desk Company
Located in West Hartford, CT
the 20th century. This grand mahogany roll top desk features S roll top with hinged wings, 19 drawered
Brass
Sold
H 47.5 in W 39 in D 24 in
Country French Louis XV Style Ladies Roll Top Desk or Bureau à Cylindre
Located in Birmingham, AL
Charming Country French Louis XV style ladies tambour roll top desk or bureau à cylindre of walnut
Walnut
Sold
H 42 in W 45 in D 25 in
A very fine 19th century French Louis XVI roll top desk by Francois Linke
By François Linke
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine 19th century French Louis XVI mahogany and gilt bronze mounted roll top desk by
Bronze
Sold
H 35 in W 60.25 in D 35 in
Antique 60” Oak S-Roll Top & Raised Panel Desk with 22 Interior Drawers, c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
” Oak S-Roll Top Executive Desk with 22 Interior Drawers, Foliate Carved Pulls, Stylized Sunburst Cast
Oak
Sold
H 27.76 in W 24.22 in D 24.22 in
Antique Britannia Table, English, Cast Iron, Beech, Outdoor, Garden, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Generous top with tiered, rolled edge Table knees with wonderful figural relief and pierced aprons Lower
Iron
Antique Oak Child’s Roll Top Desk C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Oak Child’s Roll Top Desk Unsigned C1920 Measures - 32 5/8" x 20 1/8" x 15 3/4" This
Oak
Library of Antique Leatherbound Books
Located in Brønshøj, DK
This collection consists of 400 antique decorative books, mainly dating from 1850–1950, with most published before 1920. The books are bound in leather, many with fine gold leaf embo...
Gold Leaf
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Venetian mirror made in the strictest Murano tradition. Assembled with crystal/gold and red elements handmade in the Murano furnaces. Wooden frame with a natural finish.
Glass
Gilt Oak Leaves Mirror from The Carlyle Hotel NYC
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gilt oak leaves oval mirror, Italy, circa 1950s. This mirror was recently removed from the legendary Carlyle Hotel in NYC.
Wood, Mirror, Gesso
$14,500 / set
H 30 in W 31.5 in D 33 in
Pair of 1940's Style Classic Club or Lounge Chairs in Amber Color Shearling
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful exuberant pair of new Danish modern lounge chairs of our own design. The design is inspired by the classic designs from the 1940s but with our own design variations and up-...
Sheepskin, Beech
$1,275 / item
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 6 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$1,750
H 33.5 in W 25.5 in D 21.7 in
Library Bureau Sole Makers Oak Library Card Catalog Filing Cabinet
Located in West Chester, PA
Library Bureau Sole Makers Oak Library Card Catalog Filing Cabinet Drawers divided to 9.75” but the middle divider is removable and the divider for one of the drawers is already miss...
Brass
Coffee Table by Mario Marenco for Mobilgirgi, Italy 1970s
By Mario Marenco
Located in Roma, IT
Coffee Table by Mario Marenco for Mobilgirgi, Italy 1970s. Cm 32,00 x 87,00 x 87,00. Walnut Wood. Good conditions!
Walnut
Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Secretaire Cupboard
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A superb quality late 18th century Georgian mahogany secretaire cupboard having well figured and banded top over one secretaire drawer to frieze, enclosing attractive satinwood in...
Mahogany
Antique Roll Top Desk Mahogany Bureau, 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Classy French Empire roll top desk in mahogany Plenty of storage with all the cubby holes and drawers Writing surface revealed by opening up the roll top section Circa 1880 on thi...
Mahogany
$6,895
H 44 in W 47 in D 23 in
George III Bureau Desk or Secretary Chest of Mahogany from the 18th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fine George III slant top desk or bureau secretary chest of patinated mahogany, c.1770 - an inlaid slant front drops to reveal a series of small drawers and document compartments, ...
Metal, Brass
$230,584Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
Antique French Louis XVI Style Leather Top Writing Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Refined antique French Louis XVI style writing desk crafted in exotic tulipwood veneer with crossbanding and chevron designs, having a tooled leather top with a brass gallery, the ca...
Brass
$1,629
H 34.45 in W 66.54 in D 13.78 in
1960s Woven Wicker Single Headboard Rattan Midcentury Rustic Provence
Located in London, GB
A single woven wicker headboard from Provence, with integrated circular bedside tables. French, c. 1960s. Between bedsides 100cm.
Wicker
Pair of Modern Italian Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful lamps in Murano glass and brass, structured glass, made even more beautiful by the polished brass base. The wall lamps are composed of a brass structure fixed to the wall w...
Brass
Large French Neoclassical Roll-Top Desk
Located in Troy, NY
French Mahogany Empire Desk of stately proportions, with a roll top, revealing a double row of total six drawers under an open shelf, as well as a sliding writing surface with inset ...
Mahogany, Pearwood
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.
Top interior designers show — and tell — us how to create delectable spaces for hosting dinner parties.
Fans of the French film star may be surprised to learn that he had a flair for furniture with sleek lines and disco-era flash.
Like other pieces in the firm’s Candy Box collection, the cheerful limited-edition design showcases French craft.
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
The designer’s innovative use of an unexpected material gives this console a lift.
The stately piece brings both gravitas and whimsy to any work space.
Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.