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Bleached Italian Patchwork Veneer Writing Desk, c.1950
Located in Savannah, GA
A bleached Italian patchwork veneer writing desk, circa 1950. Three drawers that can face the wall
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Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Silas Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Silas Writing Desk finds its inspiration from the classic “Makers Bench” from the Mid-Century
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writ...

Materials

Stainless Steel

Silas Writing Desk
Silas Writing Desk
$8,795 / item
H 30 in W 60 in D 30 in
Italian Neoclassical Bleached Walnut Desk
Located in Houston, TX
Italian neoclassical bleached walnut desk circa 1825-1845. 19th century walnut veneered desk with
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf

Italian Neoclassical Bleached Walnut Desk
Italian Neoclassical Bleached Walnut Desk
$6,800
H 31 in W 49.5 in D 25 in
18/19 Century Gustavian Writing Table, Desk or Center Table, Bleached, Inlaid
Located in Manhasset, NY
Antique Swedish or Gustavian style writing table, desk or center table. This Bleached Wood table is
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Antique 1860s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

1960s French Bleached Brutalist Table or Desk
Located in London, GB
A brutalist desk or small dining table constructed from mixed bleached timbers. The carved single
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Elm, Wenge

1960s French Bleached Brutalist Table or Desk
1960s French Bleached Brutalist Table or Desk
$4,042
H 28.55 in W 47.45 in D 31.7 in
Modern Oak Desk in Natural Bleached Finish
Located in North York, ON
elegance. Crafted from high-quality oak and finished with a natural light bleached hue, this desk enhances
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2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Modern Oak Desk in Natural Bleached Finish
Modern Oak Desk in Natural Bleached Finish
$6,250
H 30 in W 58 in D 26 in
Mid-century Bleached Oak Basket Weave Desk by Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored Mid-century bleached oak "Basket Weave" Desk designed by Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Baker Bleached Walnut Lucite & Brass Pulls 4 Drawer Low Profile Desk Console
By Tommi Parzinger, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Baker Bleached Walnut Lucite & Brass Pulls 4 drawer low profile desk console writing table. Solid
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Landstrom Furniture Bleached and Limed Mahogany Six-Drawer Desk
By Landstrom Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Landstrom furniture desk in bleached and limed mahogany. Aged nickel over copper drop disc pulls
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Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Copper, Nickel

Bleached Biedermeier Oval Burlwood Desk or Console Table circa 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bleached Biedermeier Oval Burlwood Desk or Console Table, probably Austrian, circa mid 19th Century
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Burl

ARC Desk in Bleached Maple Veneer and Black Stained Interior by Estudio Persona
By Estudio Persona
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arc desk made from wood with a bleached maple veneer finish and black stained interior. Can also
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2010s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Plywood

ARC Desk in Bleached Maple Veneer and Black Stained Interior by Estudio Persona
By Estudio Persona
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arc desk made from wood with a bleached maple veneer finish and black stained interior. Can also
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2010s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Plywood

English Carved Desk
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good 19th century English bleached and limed carved pine desk. 1860. Code: 9008 Dimensions: W
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

English Carved Desk
English Carved Desk
$4,563
H 29 in W 59.5 in D 27 in
Hemm Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Hemm Desk is a contemporary design inspired by the classic drafting table of the Mid-Century
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Desks and Wri...

Materials

Ash, Oak, Walnut

Hemm Desk
Hemm Desk
$3,895 / item
H 33.25 in W 60 in D 30 in
Sebastian Desk by VOLK
By VOLK 3
Located in Brooklyn, NY
As shown: Solid ash Whitewashed finish Dimensions: 40” W x 20” D x 33” H Custom sizing is available Offered in a variety of hardwoods and finishes.
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ash

Sebastian Desk by VOLK
Sebastian Desk by VOLK
$4,600 / item
H 33 in W 40 in D 20 in
French 17th Century Desk
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French 17th century desk, Louis XIV period. It was originally a trunk which has been transformed
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Antique Mid-17th Century French Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

French 17th Century Desk
French 17th Century Desk
$5,400
H 31.5 in W 70 in D 24 in
St. Charles Desk by Volk
By VOLK 3
Located in Brooklyn, NY
As shown: Bleached ash veneer with solid ash, marble and inset leather blotter. Poplar drawers
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2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel, Brass

St. Charles Desk by Volk
St. Charles Desk by Volk
$6,395 / item
H 30 in W 42 in D 21 in
19th century French oak desk with three drawers
Located in London, GB
C19th French country house oak desk with three deep drawers. This is a solid and understated bureau
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

19th century French oak desk with three drawers
19th century French oak desk with three drawers
$4,659
H 29.93 in W 51.58 in D 27.17 in
Solid 2" Teak Modern Rustic Dining Table in Sandblasted Sun Bleached Finish
By The Table Company
Located in Buffalo, WY
This table celebrates the natural beauty of solid wood with straightforward modern rustic styling. The simplicity of the design and subtle details make this a stunning addition to an...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Teak

Solid 2" Teak Modern Rustic Dining Table in Sandblasted Sun Bleached Finish
By The Table Company
Located in Buffalo, WY
This table celebrates the natural beauty of solid wood with straightforward modern rustic styling. The simplicity of the design and subtle details make this a stunning addition to an...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Teak

Solid 2" Teak Modern Rustic Dining Table in Sandblasted Sun Bleached Finish
Solid 2" Teak Modern Rustic Dining Table in Sandblasted Sun Bleached Finish
$2,550 Sale Price / item
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H 30 in W 72 in D 38 in
Solid 2" Teak Modern Rustic Dining Table in Sandblasted Sun Bleached Finish
By The Table Company
Located in Buffalo, WY
This table celebrates the natural beauty of solid wood with straightforward modern rustic styling. The simplicity of the design and subtle details make this a stunning addition to an...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Teak

Solid 2" Teak Modern Rustic Dining Table in Sandblasted Sun Bleached Finish
By The Table Company
Located in Buffalo, WY
This table celebrates the natural beauty of solid wood with straightforward modern rustic styling. The simplicity of the design and subtle details make this a stunning addition to an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood, Teak

Custom Hand-Made Desk by Old Plank in French Directoire Style New Made to Order
Located in Chicago, IL
Directoire Style Desk. The solid mahogany Desk was bleached and stained a beautiful and soft shade of honey
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2010s American Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

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Gold, Brass

French Chestnut and Oak Desk from Le Grand Monarque À Chartres, circa 1720
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved, circa 1720, using chestnut and oak woods, this desk was recently part of Le Grand
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Antique 1720s French Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Bleached Walnut Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bleached Walnut Desk by Claude Home This Bleached Walnut Desk by Claude Home is crafted to
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Bleached Walnut Desk
Bleached Walnut Desk
$7,000
H 27 in W 70 in D 30 in
Midcentury Style, Hemingw Desk in Bleached Wood, Nickel, Leather, Made in Italy
Located in Casalserugo, IT
Refined yet unpretentious, Hemingway desk is the perfect match to any room. Manufactured in solid
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Nickel

Bespoke Desk, Reclaimed Teak Bleached, Sand-Cast Aluminum by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
wood work desk has been bleached several passes to achieve a bright wood tone where it set to contrast
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2010s Asian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Bleached Mahogany Three-Drawer Flip Desk by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Hudson, NY
This beautiful blonde bleached mahogany desk with a tubular metal frame is equipped with a flip
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20th Century American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Bespoke Bleached Reclaimed Hardwood Dining - Desk on Brass Base, by P.Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
Top: Reclaimed hardwood Top Finish: Bleached and natural oiled Base: PT2 base, sand cast brass Base
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2010s Thai Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Organic Hand Carved White Washed Ash Desk by Casey McCafferty
By Casey McCafferty
Located in Fair Lawn, NJ
forms. Available finishes: Oiled black walnut, oiled white oak, bleached white oak, charred ash
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2010s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Pink Marble Top Bleached Wood Table
Located in Austin, TX
, the base is built of bleached oak that gives the piece a casual, wabi-sabi flair to a traditionally
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Early 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

White Desk with Walnut, Hickory and Oak Reclaimed Woods Accents Copper T-Legs
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
Introducing our new Marbella desk featuring seven assorted wood fronts individually cut and hand
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writi...

Materials

Brass, Copper

Bleached Oak Small Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
its slant top, scalloped apron, stylized carvings and cabriole legs, the bleached oak finish on this
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20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Bleached Oak Small Writing Desk
Bleached Oak Small Writing Desk
$2,400
H 36 in W 32 in D 15 in
18th Century Bleached Italian Walnut Writing Desk / Scrivania
Located in Carmine, TX
Writing desk hand-made in Italy in the mid 1700s using walnut and pegged construction. The desk has
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Antique 18th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Bleached Walnut Italian Desk / Scrittoio / Writing Table
Located in Carmine, TX
Writing desk handmade in Italy in the late 1700s using walnut and pegged construction. This is a
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Sophisticated Bleached Oak French Style Writing Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sophisticated French style tabletop desk in white oak. Desk has one center drawer with bronzed pull
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Vintage 1970s American French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Sophisticated Bleached Oak French Style Writing Desk
Sophisticated Bleached Oak French Style Writing Desk
$1,695
H 30.25 in W 49 in D 25.25 in
Swedish Bleached and Lime Washed Painted Writing Desk
Located in Wichita, KS
A Swedish writing desk from the 1920's that has been bleached and lime washed creating a beautiful
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Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

Swedish Bleached and Lime Washed Painted Writing Desk
Swedish Bleached and Lime Washed Painted Writing Desk
$7,600
H 29.94 in W 47.25 in D 25.19 in
Country French Provincial Bleached Pine Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Weathered country French provincial writing table, desk, or console featuring a stripped, bleached
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20th Century French Country Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

English Bleached Oak Desk
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful late 19th century bleached oak desk, 1890. Kneehole dimensions: 25"(63cm) wide 24
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

English Bleached Oak Desk
English Bleached Oak Desk
$3,631
H 30 in W 60 in D 27 in
Bleached Oak and Travertine Writing Desk by Billy Baldwin 1970s
By Billy Baldwin
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Bleached Oak and Travertine Writing Desk by Billy Baldwin 1970s. Diminutive, faux-bleached oak
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Travertine

1900s French Bleached Oak Desk
Located in High Point, NC
a sloped writing surface. The oak has been treated with a sensitive bleaching process which both
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Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

1900s French Bleached Oak Desk
1900s French Bleached Oak Desk
$2,995
H 42.9 in W 47.2 in D 32.7 in
Carved and Bleached Oak Desk
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large 19th C carved and bleached oak desk / centre table. 1880 Clearance is 23.5". Dimensions
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Antique 19th Century German Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Carved and Bleached Oak Desk
Carved and Bleached Oak Desk
$4,508
H 30 in W 66 in D 35.5 in
1900s French Bleached Oak Desk
Located in High Point, NC
petite, oak desk exudes a quiet ornament. A delicate bleaching process has been applied to the surface of
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Antique Early 1900s French Country Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

1900s French Bleached Oak Desk
1900s French Bleached Oak Desk
$1,195
H 28.5 in W 34.1 in D 17.5 in
Italian Writing Table / Desk
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th century Italian bleached oak writing table carved on all sides with lion heads and cherubs
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Antique 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

Italian Writing Table / Desk
Italian Writing Table / Desk
$1,987
H 31.5 in W 51.5 in L 31.5 in
19th Spanish Carved Light and Bleached Walnut Library / Writing or Desk Table
Located in Miami, FL
In grand, gothic style, this Spanish library / writing table has a deeply carved edge and this is
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

1900s Belgian Bleached Oak Desk
Located in High Point, NC
Desk. Crafted from high-quality oak, this desk features a beautiful bleached finish that highlights the
Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

1900s Belgian Bleached Oak Desk
1900s Belgian Bleached Oak Desk
$5,595
H 46.4 in W 52.5 in D 32.8 in
1900s French Bleached Oak Desk
Located in High Point, NC
of the desk unfolds to reveal tidy organization compartments as well as a writing surface. Brimming
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20th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

1900s French Bleached Oak Desk
1900s French Bleached Oak Desk
$2,995
H 17.3 in W 37.4 in D 17.3 in
Spanish Desk In Bleached Oak
Located in Round Top, TX
A very handsome desk or writing table in washed oak from the Catalan region of Spain. This piece
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

Spanish Desk In Bleached Oak
Spanish Desk In Bleached Oak
$3,562
H 32 in W 71 in D 28.75 in
19th Century French Bleached Oak Desk
Located in High Point, NC
Step back in time with this exquisite 19th Century French Bleached Oak Desk. Crafted from robust
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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Bleached Oak Desk
19th Century French Bleached Oak Desk
$3,995
H 41.7 in W 35.5 in D 19.5 in
19th Century French Bleached Oak Desk
Located in High Point, NC
Step back in time with this exquisite 19th Century French Bleached Oak Desk, a piece that embodies
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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Bleached Oak Desk
19th Century French Bleached Oak Desk
$3,595
H 36.7 in W 29.6 in D 20.3 in
Paul Laszlo Art Deco Mahogany Writing Desk, 1940s
By Paul Laszlo
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Art Deco writing desk By Paul Laszlo USA, 1940s Bleached mahogany and black
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Lacquer

Paul Laszlo Art Deco Mahogany Writing Desk, 1940s
Paul Laszlo Art Deco Mahogany Writing Desk, 1940s
$3,500
H 29.5 in W 48 in L 29.5 in
Bleached Mahogany Desk Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c. 1939
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Stamford, CT
A bleached Mahogany and leather top desk, designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Model No. 3218, c
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Vintage 1930s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

1950s Harvey Probber Bleached Rosewood Executive Desk
By Harvey Probber
Located in Ava, MO
Presenting this extremely rare bleached rosewood executive desk by Harvey Probber. There’s so much
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Writing Table in Bleached Oak with Leather Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 19th c. writing table in bleached oak with black leather top.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Harvey Probber Bleached Rosewood Wall Hanging Desk
By Harvey Probber
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful rosewood desk by Harvey Probber which mounts to the wall for convenient use. Features a
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Wood

Late 19th Century Oak Desk or Writing Table from France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19th century oak desk or writing table on ring-turned legs joined with a stretcher and raised
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Antique 19th Century French Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Desk of Bleached Oak with Cabriole Legs and Brass Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
brass leaf motif accent. This Mid-Century desk is a bleached oak with painted accents of bone wash on
Category

20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Early 20th Century Bleached Wood Desk with X-Stretcher and Single Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French early 20th century bleached wood desk or table. This antique table from France features an
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20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

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Bleached Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal bleached writing desk for your home. A bleached writing desk — often made from wood, oak and metal — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a bleached writing desk, we have 109 options in-stock, while there are 19 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the bleached writing desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A bleached writing desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made bleached writing desk over the years, but those crafted by The Table Company, Estudio Persona and Edward Wormley are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Not every interior allows for a large bleached writing desk, so a smaller version, measuring 14.97 across, is available at 1stDibs.

How Much is a Bleached Writing Desk?

A bleached writing desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,688, while the lowest priced sells for $825 and the highest can go for as much as $55,000.

Finding the Right Desks And Writing Tables for You

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.

Questions About Bleached 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.