At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal blue writing desk for your home. Each blue writing desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
metal,
steel and
wood. There are 57 variations of the antique or vintage blue writing desk you’re looking for, while we also have 35 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer blue writing desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right blue writing desk, those designed in
Modern,
Mid-Century Modern and
Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. A well-made blue writing desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by
Tolix,
Jean Pauchard and
Zieta are consistently popular.
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.