Antique Custommade Writing Desk in Mahogany, Danish Cabinetmaker, Early 1900s
Located in Odense, DK
An elegant antique Danish writing desk crafted in richly mahogany, featuring a green felt inset writing surface. The desk reflects refined early 20th century craftsmanship with balan...
Brass
Early 1900's Antique Venetian, Burled, Walnut, Mirrored, Secretary / Desk!!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Antique Secretary, Venetian, Burled, Walnut, Mirrored Doors, Desk, early 1900s, 20th Century!! This antique secretary desk exudes Venetian elegance with its burled walnut ...
Walnut
French Louis XVI Style Writing Desk, Bleached Oak and Leather Top, 1900s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR
French Louis XVI Style Writing Desk, Bleached Oak and Leather Top, 1900s. This writing desk is built in solid oak with a bleached, pale finish and inset with a dark leather writing ...
Brass
1900s Wiener Occasional table or writing desk in Walnut Restored wax Polished
By Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 20th century Wiener occasional table, writing desk Art Nouveau, all solid walnut restored and wax polished. This wiener werkstatte table, with the dimensions of a desk, recove...
Walnut
Neo-Gothic Writing Table, Carved Walnut, Arcature Frieze, France, 1900s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR
Neo-Gothic Writing Table, Carved Walnut, Arcature Frieze, France, 1900s. This writing table is built in solid walnut and takes its decorative language from Gothic architecture. The ...
Walnut
Louis XVI Style Writing Table, Mahogany with Leather Top, France, 1900s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR
Louis XVI Style Writing Table, Mahogany with Leather Top, France, 1900s. This writing table is built in mahogany with satinwood line inlay running along the frieze and top edge. The...
Brass
French Directoire Mahogany Desk with Leather Top, Hand-Crafted, 1900s
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French 20th century leather-topped mahogany writing desk, designed in the Directoire taste for refined proportions & materials. The wide leather surface is original, gently cle...
Brass
Larkin Solid Antique Oak Quatersawn Table, circa 1900s
By Larkin & Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful Solid Antique oak Quarter sawn library table with drawer by Larkin. Original label present. Sturdy construction. Stretcher shelf is 9"H. Beautiful carvings on apron on 4 si...
Oak
Model No. 3 Desk or Writing Chair by Thonet, 1900's
By Thonet
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A very nice desk or writing chair by Thonet. It is fabricated in the Czech Republic around 1900. This chair was originally designed at the second half of the 19th century and can be...
Wood
Antique English Rustic Pine Farm Table ~ Dining Table with Drawer
Located in Dallas, TX
Surrounded by Windsor chairs or upholstered side chairs, it suits rustic, transitional and modern interiors, and works equally well as a library table or a large writing desk. Circa ...
Pine
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H 29.88 in W 41.34 in D 27.56 in
1900s Empire-Style Desk with Gorgeous Veneer Wood Grain Detail & Carved Legs
Located in Memphis, TN
1900s Empire-style desk with gorgeous veneer wood grain detail and graceful carved legs. Dress up a home office or bedroom with this early 1900s empire-style hardwood desk with two c...
Velvet
Early 1900's Writing Table With Drawer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th c. desk with turned legs and drawer. Top consists of two bwide boards. Great patina and old repairs on top.
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Early 1900's School Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
turn of the [last] century school desk... carving on the top surface from 1907, seat flips up and down, desk :: height: 32", depth: 14.5", width: 24", seat height: 19.25", depth: 8",...
Iron
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H 15.75 in W 30.71 in D 14.18 in
Japanese Antique, Writing Desk, Taisho Period’Early 1900s', Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a very old Japanese-style writing desk. It dates back to the Taisho period(1912-1926) It is also an old Japanese counter desk. It served a role similar to a modern cash r...
Wood
Ebony Desk with Leather Top, Early 1900's
Located in Nantucket, MA
A rare ebony British Colonial desk with two reeded drawer fronts, reeded sides and reeded, tapered legs. It has a dark green leather inserted top. The desk has a clearance of 24" f...
Leather, Ebony
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H 31 in W 54 in D 30 in
E. 1900s Antique English, Walnut, Leather Top, London, Maple & Co, Writing Desk!
Located in Austin, TX
Handsome Early 1900s Antique English, Walnut, Leather Top, London, Maple & Co, Writing Desk!
Leather, Walnut
Painted & Silver Gilt Carved Italian Writing Table C. 1900's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Painted & silver gilt carved writing table with center drawer.
Vermeil, Silver
Spanish Carved Walnut Table/Desk C. 1900's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome walnut carved Spanish table with two drawers (one on each side). It is carved the same on both sides. Can be used as a partner's desk.
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Wrought Iron Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite writing desk from early 1900s France. Features a beautiful wrought iron base and planked wood tabletop in a natural oiled finish.
Wrought Iron
1900s Belgian Bleached Oak Desk
Located in High Point, NC
The unique design includes elegant curved panels and turned legs, showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship of the early 20th century. Perfect for a home office or study, this desk prov...
Oak
Napoleon III Desk, Ebonized Wood and Bronzes, 1900s
Located in Florence, IT
Napoleon III desk in ebonized wood and bronzes, one central draw, cut crystal top.
Bronze
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H 30.25 in W 61 in D 39.5 in
Swedish Gustavian Style 1900s Painted Wood Writing Table with Three Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood writing table from the early 20th century, with three drawers, tapered fluted legs and elongated arrow feet. Created in Sweden at the Turn of t...
Brass
Italian Bleached Wood Library Table C. 1900's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Grand scale Italian bleached walnut Library table with elaborate carving throughout.
Wood
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H 11.26 in W 40.95 in D 13.94 in
Japanese Antique, Low table, Taisho Period Early'1900s', Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a Japanese antique Writing Desk. It was made in the Taisho period(1912-1926). It is made of pine wood. A piece where you can feel the warmth of the wood and the aged texture...
Pine
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H 30.5 in W 43.25 in D 23.75 in
French Louis XVI Style 1900s Mahogany and Bronze Desk with Olive Leather Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style mahogany and mahogany veneer desk from the early 20th century, with olive leather top, two drawers, lateral pull-outs and cylindrical legs on bronze feet. Cr...
Bronze
Early 1900s French Bistro or Cafe Table with Stone Top and Wrought Iron Base
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A classic French iron bistro table with grey stone top by L. Buchon, circa 1900. Weathered original gray stone top rests over a shapely wrought iron base from the St. Etienne, France...
Stone, Wrought Iron
1900s French Lift-Top Writing Desk
Located in High Point, NC
An antique writing desk from France, produced during the turn of the century. An elegant lift-top provides a practical sloping writing surface, crowned with a wooden gallery rail. Pe...
Wood
Early 1900s Hardwood Mexican School Desk
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
This is a unique antique school desk found in western México. The patina of this piece, makes it perfect for decorating a contemporary space.
Hardwood
Solid Oak Neoclassical Style Library Partners Desk, Early 1900s
Located in Hamburg, PA
Solid oak neoclassical library partners desk Early 1900s. Two drawers on each side, sturdily built, could be used as a dining table.
Oak
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H 30.32 in W 48.82 in D 31.5 in
Antique Danish Rectangular Brutalist Desk in Solid Oak, Made in Early 1900s
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful antique freestanding brutalist desk / small dining table in solid oak. Made by a danish cabinetmaker in early 1900s. This vintage desk complentary the modern interior st...
Oak
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H 30.12 in W 56.7 in D 32.68 in
Italian antique wooden desk with inlay decorations with light wood, early 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian antique wooden desk with inlay decorations with light wood, early 1900s Wooden rectangular desk in finely decorated and inlaid light wood. The top has a geometric inlaid deco...
Metal
1900s French Oak Desk
Located in High Point, NC
1900s French oak desk featuring a charming slanted writing surface and classic craftsmanship from the turn of the century.
Oak
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H 36.6 in W 22 in D 16.5 in
Early 1900s Georgian Style Walnut & Burl Inlaid Ladies Secretary Desk by Gillow
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Lisse, NL
Very elegant writing table by Waring & Gillow. This little masterpiece of early 20th century furniture making is an absolute joy to own, use and to look at. All handcrafted by one o...
Brass
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H 28.75 in W 43.31 in D 22.45 in
Carved Wood Rustic Provincial Country French Farm Desk / Table, Early 1900s SALE
Located in Sofia, BG
French Provincial furniture is the term generally used to describe the furniture produced in French smaller cities and the countryside, mostly during the 18th century. It often appli...
Wood
Antique Pine Wood Entry Table, 1900s
Located in Chicago, IL
A darling 1900s antique pine wood entry table featuring four tapered, turned legs and beautiful patina. This table has one drawer with two interior dividers, round knobs and an oval ...
Brass
Rare Early 1900s Art Nouveau Rosewood and Brass Writing Box
By Erhard & Söhne
Located in San Diego, CA
An Art Nouveau writing box crafted with palisander (rosewood) and brass decoration. Domed lid on a high quality, hinge opens to reveal two compartments separated by a brass removable...
Brass, Copper
French Louis XV Style Writing Desk Early, 1900s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1900s Louis XV-style desk is made of mahogany wood stained a dark mahogany color with a lacquered finish. The top of the desk features embossed leather with original distressed ...
Brass
EARLY 1900'S FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE DESK
Located in San Francisco, CA
EARLY 1900'S FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE DESK
47''W X 23''D X 30''H (23.5' 'CLEARANCE)
Vintage desks and writing tables span centuries of design. The writing table came first, a simple surface built for correspondence, while the drawered desk followed as record-keeping at home and in the office grew more demanding.
Styles to Know
Any desk at least 20 years old falls under this broader vintage category. If you want a tapered-leg, mid-century look specifically, browse mid-century modern desks; Louis XVI and Art Deco secretary desks bridge the writing-table and desk forms. A vintage table lamp adds task lighting to either.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Piece
Writing tables often carry little to no storage of their own, so a separate file cabinet or desk organizer may be worth planning for, alongside a close look at the surface dimensions against the space available. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and every purchase is covered by the 1stDibs Promise.
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