18th Century Italian Venetian Scarlet Chinoiserie Paint Decorated Writing Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 32 1/2 in W: 45 1/4 in D: 28 in A remarkable testament to the artistry of eighteenth-century Venetian craftsmanship, this Exceptional 18th Century Italian Venetian ...
Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
Of an elongated oval outline with a shaped bombe structure, the writing desk is filled with several storage compartments.
Ormolu
$1,756Sale Price / set|20% Off
Mid Century Louis XV Bombe Hand-Carved Paint Decorated Marble-Top Desk & Chair
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful five-drawer desk with hand carvings (see thumbnail photos) and paint decorated in the Louis XV style. Top quality workmanship in every phase. Original matching chair with t...
Marble
Antique Quality Mahogany Floral Marquetry Inlaid Bombe Shaped Burea
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique 18th century quality mahogany floral marquetry inlaid bombe shaped bureau having a quality floral marquetry fall opening to reveal a fitted interior consisting of drawers, ...
Other
Period Bombé Writing Desk
Located in Sheffield, MA
Rococo writing desk, Sweden circa 1760, with an exaggerated bombé form.
Brass
Rococo French Bombe Desk
Located in Southampton, NY
Massive restored desk. Could be used as a desk or a floating piece in room, like a library table.
Wood
Louis XV Style Walnut Bombe Partners Desk Empire Bureau Table
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
Wonderful Louis XV style bombe bureau plat or writing desk. This is a dummy partners desk i.e. drawers on both sides but one side they do not pull-out.
French Chinoiserie Lacquered Bombe Writing Desk or Bureau
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An elegant French Chinoiserie lacquer Louis XV style bombe writing desk, the leather drop-front writing surface opening to reveal a lacquered interior fitted with two drawers, the wh...
Lacquer
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H 30 in W 40.5 in D 19.5 in
Italian Bombe Shape Caddy Top Olive Oyster Veneered Writing Desk, Mid 20th C
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
All edges are banded enhancing its elegant bombe shape. The desk rests on four elegantly shaped cabriole legs.
Brass
A Dutch Bombe Bureau Desk
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Stylish Dutch 19th Century painted bombe bureau desk with wonderful carved lions paw feet and decorative scrolled cabinet work.
Wood
Italian Olive Wood Bombe' Desk with Center Drawer
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian Olive Wood Bombe' Desk with center drawer and 4 side drawers. Fabulous legs and patina.
Olive
A Fine Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Bombe Desk, 18th Century
Located in Sheffield, MA
Top lid, sides and front inlaid with flowers, urns of flowers and trailing vines. Three drawers with slant lid which opens to reveal a wonderful interior including nine drawers and t...
19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Bombe French Marquetry Inlaid Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
19th-20th century Louis XV style bombe French marquetry inlaid desk. Having bronze mounts.
Metal
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H 75.5 in W 42 in D 15 in
Italian Olive Burl Wood Cabriole Leg Bombé Secretary Desk With Bookshelf
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your home decor with the exquisite Italian Olive Burl Wood Secretary Desk. Featuring elegant cabriole legs and a distinct bombé shape, this vintage piece combines functionali...
Burl
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H 31 in W 51.5 in D 26 in
Louis XV Marquetry Style Mahogany Brass Ormolu Mounted Bombe Leather Top Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
The desk has a bombe style look to it. Very different compared to the desks we have seen.
Brass
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H 31.75 in W 60.75 in D 29 in
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Bombe Cherry Desk with Five Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique fruitwood desk was created in the Poitou region of France, circa 1790. Made of wild cherry timber, the large writing table sits on four heavily carved cabriole l...
Bronze
Antique Dutch Marquetry Mahogany Bombe' Bureau c.1780
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning, antique Dutch mahogany and marquetry bureau, circa 1780. It has been accomplished in mahogany with exquisite hand cut floral marquetry typical of the best pie...
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H 28.75 in W 35.5 in D 20.25 in
Antique Louis XV French Inlaid Marquetry Bombe Writing Table Desk Bureau, 1880
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique French marquetry bombe shaped writing/side table, circa 1880. The table is made from figured walnut and is sumpuously inlaid with floral fruitwood marquetry, the top h...
Walnut
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H 31.25 in W 48 in D 23 in
Vintage Italian Rococo French Country Burl Wood Olive Wood Inlay Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Rococo French Country Olive Wood Burl Wood Patchwork Inlay Bombe Writing Desk. Item features custom glass top, 5 drawers, finished back, beautiful wooden inlay throug...
Wood, Olive
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H 29 in W 39 in D 15.5 in
French 19th Century Louis XV Bombe Marquetry Writing Table with Bronze Mounts
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful marquetry writing table features a bombe shape reflecting the Louis XV style well. The piece sports heavily detailed and balanced marquetry work, bronze mounts, and on...
Bronze
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H 38.75 in W 39 in D 19.5 in
18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Bombe Ladies Desk Table with Faux Book Door
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique fruitwood commode-secretary was crafted in Paris, France circa 1780; the ladies desk with bombe sides, features nine drawers with a faux book center door.
Leather, Walnut
Lady's Marquetry Inlaid Bombe Bureau
Located in Cheshire, GB
Lady’s inlaid bombe bureau, the hinged fall with armorial marquetry decoration, opening to reveal an arrangement of draws and pigeon holes above three short drawers all raised up on ...
Rosewood and kingwood parquetry bombé bureau de dame
Located in Cheshire, GB
Rosewood and kingwood parquetry bureau de dame, with shaped bombe sides and front having floral marquetry detail, opening to reveal interior fitted with four drawers below a shel...
Antique Dutch Marquetry Walnut Bombe' Bureau, circa 1780
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning, antique Dutch walnut and marquetry bombe' shaped bureau, circa 1780 in date. It has been accomplished in walnut, with exquisite hand cut floral marquetry typi...
Vintage Italian Patch Burl Style Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand-made Italian bombe (bombay) burl bureau plat (writing desk) in the style of Louis XV.
Olive, Walnut, Burl
Venetian Ladies Writing Desk Bombe Form with Marble Top
Located in Natchez, MS
Ladies Venetian Writing Desk with Marble Top in Bombe Form two cabinets and one drawer what appears to be original paint.
Marble
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H 41 in W 41 in D 22 in
Superb 18th Century George 11 Burr Walnut Bombe Drop Front Writing Desk Bureau
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The slant-front opening to a stepped back interior with shelves centering a prospect door, the writing surface with a slide and well, above a plain frieze and two short over two long...
Walnut
1920's Burl Walnut Bombé Shaped Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
1920's burl walnut bombe shaped desk ( secretary, writing desk )
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$27,500
H 46.46 in W 101.58 in D 20.28 in
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega, decorative fireplace mantel, lacquered wood, plaster, glass, iron, Italy, 1930s This striking decorative fireplace mantel, presumabl...
Iron
Elegant French Style Writing Desk
Located in Riverdale, NY
Elegant French style writing desk with Louis XV lines in blond wood with silver leaf-painted table edge and feet. 3 drawers. Fitted glass top included (no image). Measures: 20" deep...
Wood
$1,774
H 15.36 in W 13.39 in D 2.37 in
East Indonesian Rare Exotic Butterflies Taxidermy Display Celebes Islands
Located in Nottingham, GB
East Indonesian Exotic Butterflies Taxidermy Display Celebes Islands Good condition Free international shipping.
Glass, Wood
$5,217
H 30.71 in W 35.44 in D 20.87 in
Louis XV Style Writing Desk with Serpentine Legs Painted with Gold Highlights
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XV style writing desk made by La Maison London. Painted in a French grey with gold highlights. mounted on Serpentine legs with decorative bronzes ornaments . there is two dr...
Bronze
$4,500
H 30.75 in W 50.5 in D 28 in
Vintage Italian Walnut Burl Louis XV Bombay Style Serpentine Writing Desk VGC
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hand-made in Italy, circa 1950s or 60s, this gorgeous 5-drawer Louis XV or Bombay style desk in Italian walnut burl with antiqued brass hardware. This desk has been in my collections...
Brass
$2,800
H 29.75 in W 53.25 in D 27.25 in
French Louis XV Style Leather Top Writing Desk with Matching Desk Chair
By Drexel
Located in Hopewell, NJ
This lovely Drexel vintage writing desk in the French Louis XV style includes a matching Louis XV style chair and displays lovely French Provincial style having curvaceous cabriole l...
Cane, Wood
French Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Leather Top Writing Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An outstanding French Louis XV style writing desk or bureau plat desk with bronze trim and ornate ormolu mounts and embossed leather top. The desk is finished on all sides and could ...
Leather, Walnut
Iridescent Art Nouveau Monumental Beetle Vase by Delphin Massier
By Delphin Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the defau...
Earthenware
Italian Rococo Revival Writing Desk, Late 19th Century
Located in Southampton, NY
Italian Rococo Revival Writing Desk, Late 19th Century This charming Italian Rococo Style painted writing desk, likely dating back to the late-19th century, showcases a delicate flor...
Wood, Paint
Monumental Antique Art Nouveau Andre Delatte Cameo Glass Vase
By Andre Delatte
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Monumental Antique Art Nouveau Andre Delatte Cameo Glass Vase
Art Glass
$14,000 / item
H 50 in Dm 25 in
Set of Large Vintage Italian Alabaster Globe Fixtures. Sold individually.
Located in New York, NY
A set of 4 large neoclassic globe carved alabaster lanterns with 4 interior Edison lights each. Sold & priced Individually. Measurements: Diameter: 25" Drop: 55" (adjustable)
Alabaster, Bronze
$392,834
H 65.36 in W 72.05 in D 23.63 in
Palatial Statement Chimney Piece In Sarrancolin Marble For Luxury Design
Located in Beervelde, BE
This stunning 18th-century period fireplace mantel, sculpted in exclusive Royal Sarrancolin Fantastico marble, showcases intricate carvings and decorations, including a central shell...
Marble
$6,800 / set
H 54.5 in W 37.5 in D 22 in
Antique French Louis XV Satinwood Bedroom Set Dresser Vanity Mirror - 9 Pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Satinwood 9 Pc Bedroom Set Dresser Vanity Mirror. Set features custom glass tops, 9 piece set which includes tall chest, dresser, vanity bench, c...
Mirror, Satinwood
Fine Pair of Italian Carved Stone Garden Vases with Base
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant stone vases on base, decorated with finely carved mythological scenes. Timeless decoration for you garden or interior.
Stone
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.
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Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.