At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal ash writing desk for your home. Each ash writing desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
wood,
hardwood and
ash. If you’re shopping for an ash writing desk, we have 76 options in-stock, while there are 33 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an ash writing desk — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each ash writing desk bearing
Mid-Century Modern,
Modern or
Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made ash writing desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by
Poul Kjærholm,
Morelato and
Helmut Magg are consistently popular.
Prices for an ash writing desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $724 and can go as high as $73,435, while the average can fetch as much as $4,500.
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.