Antique English Queen Anne Walnut Writing Desk, Circa 1895
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Queen Anne walnut writing desk, circa 1895.
Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Walnut Writing Desk
Walnut
Antique English Queen Anne Walnut Writing Desk, Circa 1895
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Queen Anne walnut writing desk, circa 1895.
Walnut
Italian Baroque Carved Walnut Writing Desk with Lyre Base
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An Italian Baroque style walnut writing desk table with drawers and lyre shaped base legs and
Wrought Iron
$6,519Sale Price|38% Off
Walnut Writing Desk in the Manner of Gillows
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut writing desk almost certainly by Gillows, the large rectangular rounded top with inset
Walnut
Restored Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk, Revived Polish, Czech, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk. Source: Czech Period: 1830-1839 Material: Walnut It has
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Fine Regency Walnut Writing Desk
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this stunning Regency Rosewood Library table in the manner of Gillows with tooled leather inset top , circa 1820 . Solid and stable ! Don't hesitate to...
Brass
$1,960Sale Price|20% Off
Gorgeous Inlaid Continental Louis XV Style Walnut Writing Desk circa 1920s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite Continental Louis XV style walnut writing desk from the 1920s is a stunning example
Walnut
Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Viterbo, VT
Neoclassical writing desk handmade in Italy in the late 1700s using walnut and peg construction
Walnut
Stunning French Empire Style Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer sell this stunning large French Empire style walnut desk having a gilt tooled
Brass, Ormolu
19th Century English Hand Carved Walnut Writing Desk and Cane Armchair
Located in Sofia, BG
19th Century hand carved set of walnut writing desk resting on lion's paws with three front drawers
Walnut
Rare Austrian Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk, c. 1820
Located in Southampton, NY
Rare Austrian Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk, c. 1820 A Rare Austrian Biedermeier Writing Desk
Maple, Walnut
19th Century Walnut Writing Desk with Drawers, 1870s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A classic wooden writing desk with multiple drawers, both on the tabletop riser and beneath. The
Walnut
19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Walnut Writing Desk
By Charles Bevan
Located in London, GB
, circa 1870 Stamped 'Lamb, Manchester'. Walnut and inlaid 122 cm. wide x 74 cm. high x 67 cm. deep. The
Walnut
Italian Walnut Writing Desk / Side Table With Inlay
Located in Viterbo, VT
Neoclassical desk hand-made in Italy in the late 1700s using walnut and decorated with walnut
Elm, Walnut
Antique Burr Walnut Writing Desk by Howard & Sons
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in London, GB
A magnificent and very rare antique burr walnut desk by Howard & Sons. This desk is of the highest
Brass
Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk, Curved Legs, Expandable, Circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier desk crafted from walnut, featuring gracefully curved legs and a baluster-shaped
Walnut
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
Antique Aesthetic Period Davenport, English, Walnut, Writing Desk, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Aesthetic Period Davenport. An English, walnut and bird's eye maple writing desk
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
19th Century French Gothic Walnut Writing Desk with Leather Top
Located in Dallas, TX
This exceptional 19th-century French Gothic Writing Desk is crafted from richly patinaed solid
Bronze
$8,009Sale 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
Antique Bureau Plat, French, Walnut, Writing Desk, Louis XV Revival, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bureau plat. A French, walnut and boxwood writing desk in Louis XV revival taste
Boxwood, Walnut
18th Century Spanish Walnut Writing Desk with Door and Drawers in the Interior
Located in Marbella, ES
18th Century Spanish walnut writing desk with door and drawers in the Interior.
Walnut
Emile Galle. An Art Nouveau Walnut writing desk with exceptional inlaid scenery
By Émile Gallé
Located in London, GB
An exhibition-quality Art Nouveau Walnut writing desk with an exceptional scene depicting moored
Walnut
Antique French Louis XVI Style Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Astoria, NY
A refined late 19th century French Louis XVI style walnut writing table, sourced in Provence. The
Walnut
Antique Gentleman's Bureau, English, Walnut, Writing Desk, Secretaire, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique gentleman's bureau. A fine English, walnut writing desk or secretaire, dating
Walnut
Lamb of Manchester, An Aesthetic Movement Walnut Writing Desk.
By Lamb of Manchester
Located in London, GB
Lamb of Manchester. An Aesthetic Movement walnut and leather writing desk with a bank of four
Leather, Walnut
20th Century Wood French Louis XV Style Writing Desk, 1920
Located in Miami, FL
20th century Louis XV style French walnut writing desk with three drawers and cabriolet legs
Bronze
Spanish Charles IV Walnut Marquetry Writing Desk Side Table c. 1790
Located in London, GB
A fine Charles IV walnut writing desk/side table with decorative inlaid marquetry work in blonde
Brass
Antique English Victorian Carved Walnut Writing Desk or Console Table
By Herter Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique English Victorian writing desk or console table In the manner of Herter
Walnut
Antique Carved Walnut Writing Desk with Upper Cabinet, Milan, 1730
Located in Milano, IT
Writing desk with upper cabinet Milan, first half of the 18th century Carved walnut partially
Olive, Walnut
19th Century Louis XV French Desk with Cabriolet Legs, 1890s
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Louis XV style French walnut writing desk with three drawers and cabriolet legs
Bronze
$1,896Sale Price|30% Off
Antique c.1910 Walnut Figured 5-Drawer Writing Desk / Dressing Table
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique c.1910 Walnut Figured 5-Drawer Writing Desk / Dressing Table – Fine Quality A fine early
Wood
MID-18th CENTURY LOUIS XV INLAY WRITING DESK
Located in Firenze, FI
Refined carved solid walnut writing desk, embellished with walnut veneer and cherry wood inlays
Bronze
Antique Bureau Cabinet, English, Walnut, Writing Desk, Tambour, Edwardian, 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bureau cabinet. An English, walnut drop-front writing desk with tambour, dating
Walnut
Antique Gentleman's Davenport, English, Walnut, Writing Desk Victorian, C.1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique gentleman's Davenport. An English, walnut and bird's eye maple writing cabinet
Walnut
French Antique Embossed Leather Top Desk with Two Drawers and Original Key
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant French leather-top Louis XVI walnut writing desk accented with finely cast gilt-bronze
Bronze
Regency Writing Table Walnut Desk 1820
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A handsome Regency walnut writing table dating to around 1820, combining elegant proportions with
Walnut
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Walnut Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
An outstanding antique Edwardian inlaid walnut desk / writing table. This was made in England, it
Leather, Walnut
Antique Walnut and Marquetry Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
this period. The walnut writing desk is composed of an oval body which is covered with tooled
Brass
Walnut Gentlemans Desk Writing Table Georgian Revival Pedestal
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Impressive burr walnut Georgian style gentleman's desk This desk is raised upon bracket feet
Walnut
Antique Country French Walnut Desk ~ Writing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Walnut Desk ~ Writing Table is a classic piece with understated elegance
Brass
Louis XVI writing desk in walnut. 18th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined Louis XVI period writing desk from the 18th century, crafted in warm walnut with
Brass
Antique William IV Walnut Partners Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A superb antique William IV walnut partners writing table / desk. This was made in England, it
Leather, Walnut
19th Century Chippendale Burl Walnut Partner's Writing Desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
A large and impressive 19th Century Chippendale walnut partners desk of exceptional quality, having
Walnut
$5,228
Writing Desk
Located in London, England
French two drawer bureau plat with brass moulds and parquetry inlaid top. Circa 1900. H 75cm (AH 63cm) x W 111cm x D 66cm Please be in touch for an accurate shipping quote.
Brass
19th Century Chippendale Burl Walnut Partner's Writing Desk
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Hixson, TN
19th century Chippendale burl walnut partners writing desk This desk has functional drawers on
Walnut, Burl
French Louis XV Walnut Side Table or Writing Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
French 19th-century walnut side table or writing table, characterized by the refined simplicity of
Walnut
Restored Biedermeier Writing Desk, Walnut, Reived Polish, Austria, 1820s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This writing desk with a drawer is an exceptionally elegant and rare example of Austrian furniture
Wood, Lacquer, Walnut
Italian, Tuscany, Neoclassic Walnut Metamorphic Writing Desk, ca. 1780
Located in Atlanta, GA
internal and secret, with a flip down front allowing ease of writing, raised on carved circular tapered
Walnut
$3,710
Biedermeier Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
Empire of sturdy Fir with Walnut veneers cut in profile as well as on the burl. A footrest is built into
Walnut, Fir
Diminutive French Louis XIV Style Walnut Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming 19th century French writing table or desk made in a diminutive scale or ladies bureau plat
Brass
Antique French Inlaid Walnut Ormolu Mounted Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning and early antique French inlaid walnut ormolu mounted desk / writing table
Ormolu, Bronze
$1,896Sale Price|30% Off
Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Table Desk - C. 1870
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Presenting an exquisite Victorian Burr and Figured Walnut Davenport Writing Table Desk dating back
Walnut
Classic French 18th Century Empire Walnut Kneehole Writing Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Found near Paris, France, we purchased this museum quality 18th century Empire style desk for its
Walnut
19th Century Italian Writing Desk in Solid Walnut and Weneer Walnut, Restored
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-19th century Italian writing desk in solid blond walnut and weneer walnut, restored and
Leather, Pine, Walnut
Italian Classic Walnut Marquetry Desk Writing Table with Two leafs
Located in Miami, FL
This is an outstanding example of a late 19th century late Louis XVI-style small writing table. The
Walnut
Restored Art Deco Writing Desk, Walnut, Revived Polish, Czech, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
: Height: 59 cm (23.2 in) Width: 48.5 cm (19.1 in) This writing desk is a superb example of mature
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Antique Chippendale Style Walnut Drop Front Secretary Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Miami, FL
An antique early 20th century ladies' secretary desk. Made from walnut with a maple writing surface
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.
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.