At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal baker leather top desk for your home. A baker leather top desk — often made from
wood,
animal skin and
leather — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the baker leather top desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A baker leather top desk, designed in the
Louis XV,
Art Deco or
Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made baker leather top desk over the years, but those crafted by
Baker Furniture Company and
Pierre Paulin are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
Prices for a baker leather top desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,150 and can go as high as $11,995, 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.