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Art Deco Writing Desk in Oak, Belgium 1930s
Located in Hellouw, NL
A striking and practical design, this 1930s Belgian Art Deco desk reflects the balance between
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Art Deco Writing Desk in Oak, Belgium 1930s
Art Deco Writing Desk in Oak, Belgium 1930s
H 29.53 in W 57.88 in D 35.44 in
1900s Belgian Wooden Desk
Located in High Point, NC
Immerse yourself in the charm of yesteryear with this authentic early 1900s Belgian Wooden Desk, a
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20th Century Belgian Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

1900s Belgian Wooden Desk
1900s Belgian Wooden Desk
H 34.7 in W 27.3 in D 18.3 in
Modern Leather and Metal Belgian Desk
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
This Belgian Leather Desk is a seamless blend of craftsmanship and modern minimalism. The desk
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2010s Belgian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Modern Leather and Metal Belgian Desk
Modern Leather and Metal Belgian Desk
H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Belgian Art Nouveau Desk and Armchair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Belgian Art Nouveau desk and armchair in ebonized oak, circa 1905, in the manner of Gustave
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Antique Early 1900s Belgian Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Antique Rustic Neogothic Desk ~ Writing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Rustic Neogothic desk ~ writing table is a sturdy, timeless design made for daily use and
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Sculptural Postmodern Desk by Tidis Belgium, 1980
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
, Belgium 1980s. This sculptural desk has high quality features and extraordinary woodworking skills. The
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Vintage 1980s Belgian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Stone

Sculptural Postmodern Desk by Tidis Belgium, 1980
Sculptural Postmodern Desk by Tidis Belgium, 1980
H 33.47 in W 104.34 in D 59.06 in
Important writing desk by Christophe Gevers, 1971
By Christophe Gevers
Located in Sittard, LI
The unique and rare wall-hanging desk designed by famous Belgian architect and designer Christophe
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Jules Wabbes Cintree desk Mobilier Universel Belgium 1960
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Belgium in 1960. This striking desk is in a very good condition and has been produced with Wabbes
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Desk by Jules Wabbes for Mobilier Universel, Belgium, 1960s
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Brussels, BE
Desk by Jules Wabbes for Mobilier universel - Belgium 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Executive Desk by Jules Wabbes for Mobilier Universel, Belgium, 1950s
By Jules Wabbes, Mobilier Universel
Located in Antwerp, BE
exclusive desk bears the hallmark of Jules Wabbes, a celebrated Belgian furniture designer and interior
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Solid Oak Slats Top Desk Designed by the Coene, Belgium, 1958
By De Coene Frères
Located in Antwerp, BE
Solid large desk by Philippe Meerman,Belgium Architect designed for the Coene. The desk top
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Stainless Steel

Palisander Desk with a Three Drawers Unit by Jules Wabbes, Belgium, 1960
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Brussels, BE
Mobilier International. Three drawers unit. Each handle are stamped "WABBES". Belgium, 1960. Litt.: Het
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Willy Van Der Meeren Desk by Tubax Belgium 1955
By Tubax, Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Nice Industrial desk designed by Willy Van Der Meeren and manufactured by Tubax, Belgium 1955. This
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Willy Van Der Meeren Desk by Tubax Belgium 1955
Willy Van Der Meeren Desk by Tubax Belgium 1955
H 29.14 in W 55.52 in D 27.96 in
Writing Table
By Jules Wabbes
Located in New York, NY
Rectangular rosewood top with a stainless steel base. Literature: Jules Wabbes Furniture's designer, A+ Edition, Bozar Books, illustrated on page 39.  
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Desks and Writing Tables

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Stainless Steel

Writing Table
Writing Table
H 29.5 in W 70.75 in D 30 in
Mini Willy Van Der Meeren Writing Desks for Tubax with Black Base and Black Edge
By Tubax, Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mini Willy Van Der Meeren industrial desks for Tubax—perfect as an entry table or vanity, with a
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Office Nutshell by Deborah Bowmann, Belgium, 2022
By Deborah Bowmann
Located in Antwerp, BE
This piece was created by artist duo Deborah Bowmann. The table was exhibited when they did the scenography of our Art Brussels booth in 2022. Later that year, the table also became ...
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2010s Belgian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

JULES WABBES Desk
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Forest, BE
Desk designed by Jules Wabbes and manufactured by Mobilier Universel in the 1960s. Jules Wabbes
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

JULES WABBES Desk
JULES WABBES Desk
H 29.93 in W 59.85 in D 29.53 in
Antique Liegoise Writing Table with 2 Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Liegoise writing table with 2 drawers is a splendid example of the time-honored traditions
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Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Leather and Metal Desk
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Our Belgian Leather Desk, a seamless blend of craftsmanship and modern minimalism, this desk
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2010s Belgian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Leather and Metal Desk
Leather and Metal Desk
H 29.93 in W 43.31 in D 19.69 in
Zoumey desk 012024
By Arno Declercq
Located in Lubbeek, BE
The name "Zoumey" finds resonance across Arno's oeuvre, predominantly made in iroko wood sourced from Benin, West Africa. This wood, discovered during travels with his father amidst ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Zoumey desk 012024
Zoumey desk 012024
H 42.52 in W 116.15 in D 40.56 in
French Art Deco Writing Table with Two Side Drawers
By Andre Domin & Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique
Located in Hanover, MA
French Art Deco writing table or desk with two side drawers, maple parquet top, rounded (subtly
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Vintage 1940s Belgian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Maple, Oak

Umbo desk Arno Declercq
By Arno Declercq
Located in Lubbeek, BE
our ateliers in Belgium
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Umbo desk Arno Declercq
Umbo desk Arno Declercq
H 29.53 in W 78.75 in D 35.44 in
Napoleon III Desk in Boulle Marquetry
Located in Brussels, BE
Napoleon III desk in boulle marquetry.
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Antique 19th Century Belgian Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Napoleon III Desk in Boulle Marquetry
Napoleon III Desk in Boulle Marquetry
H 30.32 in W 59.06 in D 34.26 in
Belgian Street Vendors Side Table Vintage Mid-Century Industrial Cafe Bistro NYC
Located in Hyattsville, MD
France or Belguim, c.1950s. Vintage European Industrial Steel Work or Street Cafe Bistro Table. In the manner of Tubax, but this table is unmarked. W: 36¾ X D: 23¾ X H: 29¾ In.
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Napoleon III Desk or Side Table
Located in Leimen, DE
Discover an extraordinary side table or desk that traces its origins to the period between 1860 and
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Antique 1860s Belgian Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Napoleon III Desk or Side Table
Napoleon III Desk or Side Table
H 28.75 in W 33.08 in D 29.53 in
Desk and chair-Alfred Hendrickx-Mid 20th Century
By Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Desk and chair by Alfred Hendrickx Belgium, 1958 Desk: teak lacquered wood Chair: lacquered wooden
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Desks and Writing Tables

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Upholstery, Wood

Desk and chair-Alfred Hendrickx-Mid 20th Century
Desk and chair-Alfred Hendrickx-Mid 20th Century
H 30.12 in W 48.82 in D 30.52 in
Special Double Desk Attributed to Gaston Eysselinck
By Gaston Eysselinck
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This double desk is made of natural oak wood, glass, chrome and aluminium. It is very well made and
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Antique Gothic Oak Desk with Leather Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Gothic oak desk with leather top is atypical for the style, being raised up on turned legs
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Early 20th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Contemporary Fragment Desk with bone white patinated leather
Located in 1204, CH
Jumandie Seys is a Belgian artist and interior designer whose work straddles the boundary between
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2010s Belgian Desks and Writing Tables

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Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Double-Sided Executive Birch Desk Imexcotra
Located in London, GB
Mid-Century Double-Sided Executive Birch Desk Imexcotra Mid-Century desk was manufactured in
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Desk table called “Gerard Philipe” by Jules Wabbes
By Jules Wabbes, Mobilier Universel
Located in Uccle, BE
Desk table called “Gerard Philipe” by Jules Wabbes. Solid laminated Padouk desk resting on 4 steel
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Padouk

Small Child’s Desk by Jules Wabbes Edited by Bulo
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Small desk for a classroom presented at the 12th Milan Triennale in 1960 by Jules Wabbes for the
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Early 2000s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Vintage Desk by Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax, 1950s
By Willy Van Der Meeren, Tubax
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century school desk designed by Willy Van Der Meeren and produced by Tubax in Belgium
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Boomerang Shaped Desk, Shop Counter, 1950s by Alfred Hendrickx
By Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Antwerp, BE
Custom made handcrafted shop counter or desk in a boomerang line with vertical slats at the front
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Jules Wabbes Early Versatile Free-Standing Corner Desk in Wengé
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jules Wabbes, two-part corner writing desk, teak, coated steel, wengé, chrome, Belgium, 1960s This
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Chrome

Contemporary Organic Natural Plaster Desk 215cm by Atelier BB
Located in Ranst, BE
Contemporary Belgian design, handmade natural plaster desk with a textured and earthy character
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2010s Belgian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Concrete, Cement, Composition, Limestone, Stainless Steel

Contemporary Organic Natural Plaster Desk 195cm by Atelier BB
Located in Ranst, BE
Contemporary Belgian design, handmade natural plaster desk with a textured and earthy character
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2010s Belgian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Concrete, Cement, Composition, Limestone, Stainless Steel

Contemporary Organic Natural Plaster Desk 323cm by Isabelle Beaumont
Located in Ranst, BE
Contemporary Belgian design, handmade natural plaster desk with a textured and earthy character
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2010s Belgian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Concrete, Cement, Composition, Limestone, Stainless Steel

Contemporary Organic Natural Plaster Desk 195cm by Atelier BB
Located in Ranst, BE
Contemporary Belgian design, handmade natural plaster desk with a textured and earthy character
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2010s Belgian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Concrete, Cement, Composition, Limestone, Stainless Steel

Burlwood Mid-Century Modern Floating Desk, Console, 1960s, France
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare Burl-wood minimalist desk with a solid wooden top and aluminium base. The top of the desk
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Contemporary Organic Natural Plaster Desk 285cm by Isabelle Beaumont
Located in Ranst, BE
Contemporary Belgian design, handmade natural plaster desk with a textured and earthy character
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2010s Belgian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Concrete, Cement, Composition, Limestone, Stainless Steel

Contemporary Organic Natural Plaster Desk 250cm by Isabelle Beaumont
Located in Ranst, BE
Contemporary Belgian design, handmade natural plaster desk with a textured and earthy character
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2010s Belgian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Concrete, Cement, Composition, Limestone, Stainless Steel

Rare Single Desk by Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax
By Willy Van Der Meeren, Tubax
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This single desk was designed by Willy Van Der Meeren in the early 1950s and manufactured by Tubax
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Decoene Freres, Art Deco Desk in Macassar Ebony, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Decoene Freres, Art Deco desk in Macassar ebony. Fully restored.
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Macassar

Art Deco Black Lacquered Model Cambridge Partners Desk by De Coene, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco partners desk Model Cambridge.Design by De Coene.Striking Belgium
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Executive Double-Sided 'Vario' Desk by Werner Wölfer for V-Form, 1960s
By V-Form
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
worked for the Belgian company V-Form in the 60s and designed the complete Vario program. This desk is
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Laminate, Teak

Contemporary, Solid Walnut and Black Leather, Handmade Ante Desk by Tim Vranken
Located in 1204, CH
Tim Vranken is a Belgian furniture designer who focuses on solid, handmade furniture. Throughout
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2010s Belgian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Walnut

Minimalist Modern O Mr. President Oak Children Desk or Occasional Table by Bulo
By Bulo
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous O Mr. President oak children's desk or occasional table by Bulo. Bulo celebrates its 50th
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2010s Belgian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Rare Desk with Matching 'S5' Armchair by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform, 1950s
By Alfred Hendrickx, Belform
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Beautiful ‘Model 305’ desk with matching ‘S5’ chair designed by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform. Both
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Fabric, Formica, Wood, Lacquer

Willy Van Der Meeren Desk for Tubax, circa 1950, Formica, Metal, Wood, 38 Avai
By Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Brussels, BE
Willy Van Der Meeren desk for Tubax, circa 1950, Formica, metal, wood- 38 available.  
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Modern, Contemporary Rectangular Table
Located in Schellebelle, BE
, very simple but powerful design, Can be used as a dining table or as a writing desk.
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Early 2000s Belgian Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Modern, Contemporary Rectangular Table
Modern, Contemporary Rectangular Table
H 38.59 in W 118.12 in D 35.44 in
Side table / pedestal with fluted ogive legs - Oval glass top
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Side table / pedestal with fluted ogive legs - Oval glass top Wear consistent with age and use Mid Century - Vintage - Furniture Measures : 67cmx47cm H:66cm Material : Wood - Glass...
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass, Hardwood

Early 19th Century Empire Mahogany Architects Table by Jean-Joseph Chapuis
By Jean Joseph Chapuis
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
An elegant and attractive early 19th century Empire mahogany architects table by Jean-Joseph Chapuis (1765-1864). The double ratcheted hinged rectangular top lined with dark green oi...
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Antique 19th Century Belgian Empire Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Bronze

Pair of Austrian veneered columns with lion's paw Biedermeier circa1840s
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant pair of Austrian columns veneered in blond mahogany and ebonized wood and decorated with lion's paw. Black marble top. Biedermeier Era circa 1840. Origin Austria. Dimensions...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

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Belgian Black Marble

Oak Writing Desk, circa 1860
Located in Evergreen, CO
Made of solid oak and finished with a light stain, this beautiful writing desk has a narrow depth
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Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Desks

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Oak

Oak Writing Desk, circa 1860
Oak Writing Desk, circa 1860
H 46.5 in W 50.5 in D 23 in
Small Desk, Kids Desk or Writing Table by Torck, 1950s
By Torck
Located in Schagen, NL
The cutest piece in stock! This small oak veneered writing table, (kids)desk or Secretaire was
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

De Puydt Brutalist Oak Desk and Armchair, Belgium (1970)
By De Puydt
Located in Antwerpen, BE
De Puydt Brutalist Oak Desk and Armchair: Iconic Belgian Craftsmanship from the 1970s De Puydt
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Vintage Belgian Heart Pine School Masters Desk, circa 1940
Located in Antwerp, BE
Classical Belgian School Masters desk made from solid heart pine wood boards by Dox of Lier
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

Magnificent Art Deco Palisander and Satinwood Marquetry Desk, Belgian, 1930
Located in South Yarra, AU
A magnificent Art Deco Palisander and satinwood marquetry pedestal desk, Belgian, circa 1930 with a
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Desks and Writing Tables

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Palisander

Desk by Belgian Designer Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax, 1950s
By Willy Van Der Meeren, Tubax
Located in Bruges, West-Flanders
Writing desk by Belgian designer Willy Van Der Meeren produced by Tubax, 1950s. Formica top on
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

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Belgian Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Belgian writing desk you’re looking for. Each Belgian writing desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. There are 232 variations of the antique or vintage Belgian writing desk you’re looking for, while we also have 7 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Belgian writing desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A Belgian writing desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Industrial and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Belgian writing desk over the years, but those crafted by Jules Wabbes, Willy Van Der Meeren and Pierre Guariche are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Belgian Writing Desk?

Prices for a Belgian writing desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $350 and can go as high as $93,225, while the average can fetch as much as $3,700.

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Questions About Belgian Writing Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A small writing table is also called a davenport table or davenport desk. They normally feature a sloped or inclined top attached with hinges to the back of the table. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage davenport desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A writing desk with drawers is also called a secretary. It is a desk with drawers, one of which can be pushed out and the front of the desk lowered to create a flat writing surface. These writing desks have been made in a variety of styles over the years. Shop for a variety of writing tables with drawers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    What an old-fashioned writing desk is called varies by design. Pieces with drop-down fronts are secretary desks (these are typically made of two parts: a chest of drawers on the bottom and a hutch or cupboard with shelves on the top), while ones that rest on two pillars, cabinets or bookcases are pedestal desks. A desk with a small writing surface positioned in front of drawers and cubbies is a bureau à gradin. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.