Find many varieties of an authentic burl wood writing desk available at 1stDibs. Each burl wood writing desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
wood,
burl and
metal. If you’re shopping for a burl wood writing desk, we have 97 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer burl wood writing desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A burl wood writing desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in
Mid-Century Modern,
Art Deco and
Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one burl wood writing desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but
Baker Furniture Company,
Henredon and
Milo Baughman produced versions that are worth a look.
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.