English Mahogany Campaign Desk. Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany folding campaign desk with fitted leather interior consisting of document pouch,original ink well, quill box, writing surface, and terminating on supported x framed ...
Vintage Huntley Campaign Desk by Thomasville
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Vintage Huntley campaign desk by Thomasville with brass hardware and clean lines.
Wood
American Sheraton Mahogany Campaign Desk. Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
American Sheraton mahogany campaign desk with hinged flip top, pull out writing surface, recessed brasses, and terminating on turned bulbous legs.
Antique Military Campaign Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A superb antique military campaign desk / writing table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s.
Brass
Kittinger, English Regency, Campaign Desk, Rosewood, Satinwood, Brass, USA 1950s
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Stamford, CT
Kittinger, English Regency, Campaign Desk, Rosewood, Satinwood, Brass, USA 1950s Regency campaign desk designed and produced by Kittinger in the United States, circa 1950s.
Brass
1960's Anglo Chinese Bamboo Parquet Hardwood Campaign Desk
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous stained bamboo and hardwood campaign desk with five drawers. Finely detailed parquet work on top, sides and back of desk.
Brass
1930s Antique Mahogany Campaign Desk by N. Norman Ltd., England
By N. Norman Ltd.
Located in Den Haag, NL
A beathiful mahogany freestanding pedestal campaign desk. Three piece .The flame mahogany cross banded top retaining the Green leather writing surface with blind & gold tooling.
Nutwood
Vintage Yellow Campaign Desk And Matching Chair Ca' 1960's
By Drexel
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic and fun 1960's campaign desk and matching chair. The desk has three drawers, handles on sides and finished on the back.
Mahogany
Vintage White Lacquered Campaign Desk by Brandt Furniture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This exquisite vintage campaign desk manufactured by Brandt Furniture, crafted in the United States during the 1960s, is a stunning blend of style and functionality.
Brass
Rare Flush Front Burled Walnut Campaign Desk in the syle of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, West Michigan Furniture Co.
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A very fine Campaign desk by West Michigan Furniture, in the style of Milo Baughman, in burled walnut, X-base legs with bronze finish.
Bronze
FINE HARDWOOD KENNEDY HARRODS LONDON MILITARY CAMPAiGN DESK OR WRITING TABLE
By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this fine Harrods London, REH Kennedy Military Campaign desk or writing table Please note the delivery fee ...
Brass
Original Georgian / Regency Military Campaign Desk with Large Map Drawer
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning circa 1800-1820 original Georgian / Regency Military campaign desk with large top map drawer A very well made piece in fine mahoga...
Hardwood
American Sheraton Mahogany Campaign Desk, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
American Sheraton mahogany Campaign slant front desk with two upper case flanking doors concealing pigeon holes, sliding lower case writing surface concealing fitted interior over si...
Samantha Todhunter Design Matilda Leather Sawhorse Campaign Desk
By Samantha Todhunter
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic campaign style sawhorse desk or work table designed by Samantha Todhunter London, England.
Brass
Vintage Campaign Desk in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique vintage desk features a unique chrome base topped with a large workspace perfect for any setting. Pair of drawers offer added storage, wonderful addition to home or offic...
Chrome
$3,687 / item
Campaign Style Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A 19th-century style Campaign desk, the flip-top revealing a fitted interior, slide-out tooled leather writing surface, raised on splayed legs with a stretcher.
Leather, Wood
1950's Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's "Campaign Desk " all covered with stitched leather designed by Jacques Adnet.
Metal
English Campaign Style Desk with Two Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
We are delighted to offer for sale this high quality desk crafted in the Campaign taste is such a striking element for the tasteful study.
Brass
Italian Military Campaign Style Wood and Brass Desk with Red Leather Top, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Mid-Century military campaign desk. This fantastic piece was made in Italy in the 1960s.
Metal, Brass
Roll Top Writing Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1960s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A stately and elegant rosewood and mahogany campaign desk having three drawers and two rosewood roll-top compartments flanking a central writing surface with a flip-down back splash,...
Brass
Roll Top Writing Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1960s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A stately and elegant rosewood and mahogany campaign desk having three drawers and two rosewood roll-top compartments flanking a central writing surface with a flip-down back splash,...
Wood
VINTAGE HARRODS KENNEDY BROWN LEATHER ARITECTURAL WRiTING TABLE OR DESK
By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage, Harrods London retailed, REH Kennedy made, architects writing table with large single t...
Leather, Hardwood
Victorian Walnut Campaign Travelling Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian walnut campaign travelling desk, opening to a maroon leather interior, the frame remains in very good condition for its age.
Walnut
Campaign Style Desk or Credenza
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout vintage desk or credenza crafted in mahogany and satinwood with multiple components having a wide profile with four drawers on one side and a cabinet with two shelves on the...
Satinwood
English Campaign Leather Top Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome 19th century English desk handcrafted in mahogany with a tooled leather top, three piece campaign construction, brass hardware, and classic bracket feet.
Mahogany
Fine Vintage Campaign Style Metamorphic Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautifully constructed in Campaign style in honeyed light brown wood, the table features a hinged flip top that opens to a desk with a light brown leather writing surface and slotte...
Leather, Wood
Antique English Campaign Leather Top Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome antique British colonial desk Crafted in mahogany in a campaign form with the original red leather top, nine drawers in front with a unique kneehole cabinet, brass hardware ...
Mahogany
Beautiful Military Campaign Style Writing Desk
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this stunning military campaign style writing desk , lovely condition ! Circa 1960 Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Brass
Lovely Military Campaign Style Pedestal Desk
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sake this stunning XX Century Mahogany Military Style Pedestal Brass Bound Pedestal Desk, leather top, three top drawers, flanking pedestals, three drawers wi...
Brass
Antique Yew Wood Military Campaign Style Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A top quality antique yew wood military campaign style pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s.
Brass
Antique Military Campaign Style Desk in Yew Wood
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique military campaign style desk in yew wood, dating from around the 1950’s period.
Brass
Early 19th Century Rosewood 'Collapsible' Campaign Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
An Ingenious 'Collapsible' Campaign Pedestal Desk Constructed from rosewood, each pedestal supported on tapering feet, one enclosing two drawers and the other a bank of three drawer...
Rosewood
English Antique Campaign Ebonized Pedestal Desk, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
EBONIZED CAMPAIGN-STYLE DESK Probably English, late 19th century, with later alterations 30 1/4" H x 28 5/8" D x 54" W 24" knee clearance A most attractive campaign-style desk of r...
Brass
Antique English Victorian Mahogany Folding Military Campaign Writing Desks
Located in Dayton, OH
2 Civil War era British campaign writing desks. Made of mahogany featuring a folding form that opens to a writing surface complete with inkwells and letter storage.
Mahogany
Antique English Campaign Travel Lap Desk on Custom Stand
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Mahogany & brass English antique travel lap desk with custom black ebonized birch wooden stand. The top folds open to a green felt line writing surface with two lidded compartments....
Brass
Reprodux Bevan Funnell Lovely Military Campaign Style Writing Desk
By Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to ofer for sale this amazing military campaign writing table with brass corners and leather top made by Reprodux Bevan Funnell . Don't hesitate to contact me if you have ...
Brass
Vintage Campaign Style Writing Table/Desk Lacquered in Red
By Sligh Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Classic Campaign style desk manufactured by Sligh of Holland/Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Brass
Reprodux Bevan Funnell Lovely Military Campaign Style Writing Desk
By Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to ofer for sale this amazing military campaign writing table with brass corners and leather top made by Reprodux Bevan Funnell . Don't hesitate to contact me if you have ...
Brass
Reprodux Bevan Funnell Lovely Military Campaign Style Writing Desk
By Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to ofer for sale this amazing military campaign writing table with brass corners and leather top made by Reprodux Bevan Funnell . Don't hesitate to contact me if you have ...
Brass
Vintage Brass and White Lacquered Campaign Style Writing Table/Desk
By Sligh Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Classic Campaign style desk manufactured by Sligh of Holland/Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Brass
English Zebra Wood Military Campaign Writing Desk, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
English zebra wood military campaign writing desk with brass bound molded edges, original recessed side handles, fitted leather interior with tooling and retains the original crystal...
Crystal, Brass
Vintage Mahogany Leather Top Saw Horse Campaign Style Desk, c.1960
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
The top features a long drawer flanked by two smaller ones, finished with brass hardware typical on campaign furniture. The desk is finished on all sides, which makes it ideal to flo...
Brass
Stunning Hardwood & Brass Military Campaign Workstation Desk for Home Computer
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Military Campaign style home office desk / workstation This piece was specially designed to house a tower PC, you have the space on ...
Brass
EXQUISITE EXTRA LARGE DOUBLE SiDED MILITARY CAMPAIGN TWIN PEDESTAL PARTNER DESK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite double sided Military Campaign twin pedestal partner desk with lockable drawers an...
Brass
Black Lacquer English Antique Campaign Style Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Black Lacquer English Antique Campaign Style Desk. Believe this to be from the 19th Century.
Wood
19th Century English Rosewood Campaign-Style Desk with Leather Writing Surface
Located in Atlanta, GA
With its richly figured surfaces and architectural detailing, this English writing cabinet from the 19th century is full of surprises. The piece is fronted by eight symmetrical drawe...
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage Colonial Campaign Style Teak Wood Flip Top Writing Desk with Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Colonial Campaign Style Teak Wood Flip Top Writing Desk with Side Chair.
Teak
British Colonial Military Officer's Campaign Metal Field Desk
By Army & Navy CSL
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare British colonial officer's campaign field desk on stand. Constructed from metal and brass featuring a royal blue painted finish with gilt highlights.
Brass, Metal
19th century campaign Reading desk on later stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century campaign Reading desk on later stand. Zebrawood with brass handles and toed leather interior Dedicated black 1892 18 x 10.5 x 20
Zebra Wood
Antique British Colonial Campaign Chest with Pullout Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive 19th century campaign chest with seven drawers handcrafted in camphor wood and featuring a pullout desk with nooks, drawers and a leather writing surface.
Wood
1970s National Mt. Airy Military Campaign Style Executive Desk
By National Mt. Airy
Located in Dallas, TX
Another good looking campaign style piece for your collection! We are delighted to offer for sale this vintage executive desk hand crafted in the Military Campaign style by Mt.
Oak
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Inlaid Davenport Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
In a sense then it could also be considered a Campaign desk though there are no records indicating if Captain Davenport was in the British Army or the Royal Navy.
Walnut
Early 19th Century American Sheraton Mahogany Campaign Officers Desk
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and most unusual Federal period mahogany campaign field desk from the early 19th century. Believed to have been used as a maritime sea captains desk.
Cherry, Mahogany, Poplar
Chinese Export Campaign Secretary
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine Chinese export Campaign or travel secretary the top with foliate carved backsplash over lifting lid, the fall front with molded raised panel doors having brass inlaid diamonds, ...
Hardwood
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Inlaid Davenport Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
In a sense then it could also be considered a Campaign desk though there are no records indicating if Captain Davenport was in the British Army or the Royal Navy.
Walnut
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
In a sense then it could also be considered a Campaign desk though there are no records indicating if Captain Davenport was in the British Army or the Royal Navy.
Walnut
Exquisite Antique Hardwood Military Campaign Writing Slope Desk & Later Stand
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning original Antique Victorian Mahogany & Brass Military Campaign writing slope. I actually have a pair of these, the other...
Brass
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.
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