What is a writing desk?

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.

What is a writing desk with drawers called?

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.

What is a small writing desk called?

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.

What is an old-fashioned writing desk called?

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.

What was the term in French furniture for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface?

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.

Campaign Writing Desk

Mid Century Campaign Furniture

Lacquer Campaign

19th Century Campaign Table

Leather Writing Slope

English Zebra Wood Military Campaign Writing Desk, Circa 1820

$6,800

H 5.5 in W 14 in D 9 in

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

Category

Antique 1820s American Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Antique English Victorian Mahogany Folding Military Campaign Writing Desks

$2,187Sale Price / set|48% Off

H 32 in W 22 in D 22 in

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

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Theodore Alexander Jodhpur Campaign Writing Desk, Mahogany & Brass Fittings

$3,250

H 31 in W 60 in D 30 in

Theodore Alexander Jodhpur Campaign Writing Desk, Mahogany & Brass Fittings

Located in Stamford, CT

A Theodore Alexander Jodhpur Campaign writing desk with brass fittings on removable sawhorse legs

Category

Early 2000s Vietnamese Desks

Materials

Brass

Edwardian Campaign Writing Desk , Inlaid Stationary Desk, Traveling desk

$15,669

H 45.67 in W 28.75 in D 17.33 in

Edwardian Campaign Writing Desk , Inlaid Stationary Desk, Traveling desk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This very campaign writing desk is a rarely seen Edwardian travelling writing desk .It is in the

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks

Materials

Wood

Campaign Style Maple Writing Desk

$2,800

H 31.25 in W 27 in D 23 in

Campaign Style Maple Writing Desk

Located in Astoria, NY

Campaign Style Maple Writing Desk, with gilt-tooled green leather top above three drawers upon two

Category

20th Century Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Maple

Antique Military Campaign Desk / Writing Table

$2,186

H 28.75 in W 48.04 in D 21.26 in

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

Category

Vintage 1930s British Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Reprodux Bevan Funnell Lovely Military Campaign Style Writing Desk

$2,475

H 29.53 in W 42.13 in D 21.26 in

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

Category

Mid-20th Century British Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Reprodux Bevan Funnell Lovely Military Campaign Style Writing Desk

$2,475

H 29.93 in W 41.74 in D 20.87 in

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

Category

Mid-20th Century British Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Campaign Style Writing Table/Desk Lacquered in Red

$22,500

H 29 in W 57.5 in D 27.5 in

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. Restored

Category

Vintage 1950s American Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass and White Lacquered Campaign Style Writing Table/Desk

$18,900

H 29 in W 57.5 in D 27.5 in

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. Consist of

Category

Vintage 1950s American Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Campaign Style Desk

$3,687 / item

H 34 in W 29.25 in D 27 in

Campaign Style Desk

Located in Westwood, NJ

A 19th-century style Campaign desk, the flip-top revealing a fitted interior, slide-out tooled

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

19th Century English Rosewood Campaign-Style Desk with Leather Writing Surface

$9,600

H 30 in W 39.25 in D 15 in

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

Category

Antique 19th Century English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

FINE HARDWOOD KENNEDY HARRODS LONDON MILITARY CAMPAiGN DESK OR WRITING TABLE

$3,025Sale Price|20% Off

H 30.12 in W 47.05 in D 24.02 in

FINE HARDWOOD KENNEDY HARRODS LONDON MILITARY CAMPAiGN DESK OR WRITING TABLE

By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

, REH Kennedy Military Campaign desk or writing table Please note the delivery fee listed is just a

Category

20th Century English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Beautiful Military Campaign Writing Table

$3,025

H 29.93 in W 41.74 in D 20.87 in

Beautiful Military Campaign Writing Table

By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London

Located in Crawley, GB

We delight to ofer for sale this amazing military campaign writing table with brass corners and

Category

Mid-20th Century British Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Victorian Walnut Campaign Travelling Desk

$2,406

H 37.8 in W 24.41 in D 14.97 in

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

Category

Antique 19th Century English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Campaign Style Desk or Credenza

$11,500

H 30.5 in W 90 in D 19 in

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

Category

20th Century American Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

English Campaign Leather Top Desk

$7,200

H 30 in W 40.5 in D 26 in

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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Campaign Writing Table, 19th Century, Portable Design

$6,601

H 31.3 in W 24.22 in D 24.22 in

Regency Campaign Writing Table, 19th Century, Portable Design

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Regency Campaign Coaching Table. A Beautiful Mahogany Folding Writing Desk Featuring A Push Button

Category

Antique 19th Century British Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

VINTAGE HARRODS LONDON KENNEDY MILITARY CAMPAIGN LEATHER TOP WRITiNG TABLE DESK

$2,681

H 29.53 in W 44.1 in D 20.08 in

VINTAGE HARRODS LONDON KENNEDY MILITARY CAMPAIGN LEATHER TOP WRITiNG TABLE DESK

By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London

Located in Pulborough, GB

Top Writing Table Desk. It is a remarkable piece that embodies both elegance and functionality

Category

20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Vintage Anglo Indian Campaign Style Hardwood Curule Writing Desk w/ Brass Inlay

$2,500

H 30 in W 48 in D 24 in

Vintage Anglo Indian Campaign Style Hardwood Curule Writing Desk w/ Brass Inlay

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Vintage Anglo Indian Campaign Style Hardwood Curule Writing Desk w/ Brass Inlay, Three Dovetailed Drawers

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown British Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique English Campaign Leather Top Desk

$6,500

H 30.5 in W 44 in D 19.5 in

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

Category

Early 20th Century English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Lovely Military Campaign Style Pedestal Desk

$2,998

H 29.93 in W 54.34 in D 29.53 in

Lovely Military Campaign Style Pedestal Desk

Located in Crawley, GB

Desk, leather top, three top drawers, flanking pedestals, three drawers with brass insert handles

Category

Mid-20th Century British Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Lovely Military Campaign Style Pedestal Desk

$2,571

H 28.75 in W 48.43 in D 21.66 in

Lovely Military Campaign Style Pedestal Desk

Located in Crawley, GB

Pedestal Desk, leather top, three top drawers, flanking pedestals, three drawers with brass insert handles

Category

Mid-20th Century British Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mahogany Campaign Desk by N. Norton LTD England

$3,314

H 29.14 in W 47.64 in D 24.02 in

Mahogany Campaign Desk by N. Norton LTD England

By N. Norman Ltd.

Located in Den Haag, NL

A beathiful mahogany freestanding pedestal campaign desk. Three piece .The flame mahogany cross

Category

Vintage 1930s English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Nutwood

English Campaign Style Desk with Two Drawers

$9,750

H 30 in W 55 in D 21 in

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

Category

Mid-20th Century English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Rosewood 'Collapsible' Campaign Pedestal Desk

$9,351

H 30.5 in W 59.5 in D 29 in

Early 19th Century Rosewood 'Collapsible' Campaign Pedestal Desk

Located in London, GB

An Ingenious 'Collapsible' Campaign Pedestal Desk Constructed from rosewood, each pedestal

Category

Antique 19th Century English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Military Campaign Style Desk in Yew Wood

$1,994

H 28.75 in W 48.04 in D 22.05 in

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

Category

Vintage 1950s British Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

English Antique Campaign Ebonized Pedestal Desk, 19th Century

$8,200

H 30.25 in W 54 in D 28.63 in

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

Category

Antique 19th Century British Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

A Satinwood Reading and Writing Table with Campaign Features, Possibly Irish

$25,786

H 29.5 in W 30 in D 32 in

A Satinwood Reading and Writing Table with Campaign Features, Possibly Irish

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Highly Unusual, Probably Unique, Satinwood Reading and Writing Table with Campaign Features

Category

Antique 19th Century Irish Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Beautiful Yew And Brass Military Secretary Campaign Chest Writing Table

$1,866Sale Price|20% Off

H 32.68 in W 20.08 in D 14.97 in

Beautiful Yew And Brass Military Secretary Campaign Chest Writing Table

Located in Crawley, GB

We delight to offer for sale this amazing military secretary campaign chest with three large

Category

Mid-20th Century British Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Beautiful Yew Wood Military Campaign Style Pedestal Desk

$3,025

H 29.93 in W 53.94 in D 29.14 in

Beautiful Yew Wood Military Campaign Style Pedestal Desk

Located in Crawley, GB

We delight to offer for sale this stunning military campaign style pedestal desk with brown leather

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century Campaign Metamorphic Desk, Ca. 1850-1875

$2,450

H 31 in W 29 in D 17 in

Antique 19th Century Campaign Metamorphic Desk, Ca. 1850-1875

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Antique metamorphic table to desk, circa 1850-1875. Beautifully constructed in Campaign style in

Category

Antique 19th Century Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Samantha Todhunter Design Matilda Leather Sawhorse Campaign Desk

$8,800

H 32.75 in W 59.5 in D 37.5 in

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

English Mahogany Campaign Desk. Circa 1790

$14,000

H 30.75 in W 24.25 in D 23.75 in

English Mahogany Campaign Desk. Circa 1790

Located in Charleston, SC

English mahogany folding campaign desk with fitted leather interior consisting of document pouch

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Desks and Writing Tables

Vintage Campaign Style Mahogany and Brass Desk With Inset Leather Top

$4,350

H 30 in W 48 in D 23 in

Vintage Campaign Style Mahogany and Brass Desk With Inset Leather Top

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A beautifully crafted antique campaign desk made from rich mahogany with brass corner fittings and

Category

20th Century Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Classic Bamboo & Lacquer Campaign Desk With Chair By E. Murio

$1,792Sale Price|45% Off

H 37.5 in W 41 in D 24.25 in

Classic Bamboo & Lacquer Campaign Desk With Chair By E. Murio

By E. Murio

Located in Austin, TX

surroundings with this Bamboo & Lacquer Campaign Desk by Murio. Serve your workspace needs with this delightful

Category

Vintage 1970s Philippine Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo

Mid-Century "Campaigner" Desk by Dixie Furniture

$850

H 30.25 in W 46 in D 18.5 in

Mid-Century "Campaigner" Desk by Dixie Furniture

By Dixie Furniture Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A classic Mid-Century Campaigner desk by Dixie Furniture, known for its clean lines, thoughtful

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Mahogany Leather Top Saw Horse Campaign Style Desk, c.1960

$6,950

H 30.5 in W 60 in D 30 in

Vintage Mahogany Leather Top Saw Horse Campaign Style Desk, c.1960

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

hardware typical on campaign furniture. The desk is finished on all sides, which makes it ideal to float in

Category

Vintage 1960s American Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

EXQUISITE EXTRA LARGE DOUBLE SiDED MILITARY CAMPAIGN TWIN PEDESTAL PARTNER DESK

$5,446Sale Price|20% Off

H 30.71 in W 72.05 in D 42.13 in

EXQUISITE EXTRA LARGE DOUBLE SiDED MILITARY CAMPAIGN TWIN PEDESTAL PARTNER DESK

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

double sided Military Campaign twin pedestal partner desk with lockable drawers and three piece split

Category

20th Century English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Stunning Hardwood & Brass Military Campaign Workstation Desk for Home Computer

$1,780Sale Price|30% Off

H 35.44 in W 36.23 in D 21.66 in

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

Category

20th Century English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Black Lacquer English Antique Campaign Style Desk

$8,500

H 30.13 in W 46.75 in D 24.75 in

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. Please

Category

Antique 19th Century English British Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

VINTAGE HARRODS KENNEDY BROWN LEATHER ARITECTURAL WRiTING TABLE OR DESK

$2,585Sale Price|20% Off

H 30.32 in W 52.37 in D 27.56 in

VINTAGE HARRODS KENNEDY BROWN LEATHER ARITECTURAL WRiTING TABLE OR DESK

By Harrods, Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

writing table that one large top drawer, traditionally these were found of navy campaign desks and they

Category

20th Century English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Post Modern Campaign Style Table or Desk.

$3,500

H 30 in W 78 in D 38 in

Post Modern Campaign Style Table or Desk.

By Milo Baughman

Located in Chicago, IL

table or desk.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Antique British Colonial Campaign Chest with Pullout Desk

$11,900

H 51 in W 46 in D 21.5 in

Antique British Colonial Campaign Chest with Pullout Desk

Located in Palm Beach, FL

a pullout desk with nooks, drawers and a leather writing surface.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese British Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage White Lacquered Campaign Desk by Brandt Furniture

$4,995

H 29.75 in W 60.25 in D 29.25 in

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

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th century campaign Reading desk on later stand

$1,250

H 20 in W 18 in D 10.5 in

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

Category

Antique 1890s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Zebra Wood

1960's Anglo Chinese Bamboo Parquet Hardwood Campaign Desk

$6,500

H 30 in W 48 in D 24 in

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Vanity / Writing Desk With Chair by Morris of California. Circa 1960s

$1,250

H 19 in W 48 in D 20 in

Vintage Vanity / Writing Desk With Chair by Morris of California. Circa 1960s

By Morris of California

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Campaign Style Vanity / Writing Desk With Chair by Morris of California. Circa 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s American Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian Military Campaign Style Wood and Brass Desk with Red Leather Top, 1960s

$4,577

H 31.11 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Early 19th Century American Sheraton Mahogany Campaign Officers Desk

$7,500

H 36.5 in W 26 in D 20.25 in

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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry, Mahogany, Poplar

Chinese Export Campaign Secretary

$8,500

H 50 in W 28 in D 13 in

Chinese Export Campaign Secretary

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine Chinese export Campaign or travel secretary the top with foliate carved backsplash over

Category

Antique 1790s Chinese Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

FULLY RESTORED MILITARY CAMPAIGN TWiN PEDESTAL DESK BROWN LEATHER TOP

$3,438

H 29.93 in W 44.1 in D 21.26 in

FULLY RESTORED MILITARY CAMPAIGN TWiN PEDESTAL DESK BROWN LEATHER TOP

Located in Pulborough, GB

Antiques of London A magnificent, fully restored military campaign twin pedestal desk, finished

Category

20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Kittinger, English Regency, Campaign Desk, Rosewood, Satinwood, Brass, USA 1950s

$12,500

H 30.75 in W 46.75 in D 21.75 in

Kittinger, English Regency, Campaign Desk, Rosewood, Satinwood, Brass, USA 1950s

By Kittinger Furniture Company

Located in Manhasset, NY

Kittinger, English Regency, Campaign Desk, Rosewood, Satinwood, Brass, USA 1950s Regency campaign

Category

Vintage 1950s American Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Yellow Campaign Desk And Matching Chair Ca' 1960's

$5,800 / set

H 30 in W 54 in D 24.25 in

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

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Campaign Desk in the Style of Milo Baughman

$3,045

H 28.5 in W 54 in D 24 in

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

FULLY RESTORED MILITARY CAMPAIGN TWIN PEDESTAL DESK WiTH BROWN LEATHER TOP

$3,369

H 29.53 in W 48.04 in D 27.96 in

FULLY RESTORED MILITARY CAMPAIGN TWIN PEDESTAL DESK WiTH BROWN LEATHER TOP

By Bevan Funnell Ltd.

Located in Pulborough, GB

Military Campaign Twin Pedestal Desk. It is a stunning example of classic design and meticulous

Category

20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

FINE RESTORED MILITARY CAMPAIGN TWIN PEDESTAL DESK WiTH GREEN LEATHER TOP

$3,506

H 29.14 in W 48.04 in D 24.02 in

FINE RESTORED MILITARY CAMPAIGN TWIN PEDESTAL DESK WiTH GREEN LEATHER TOP

Located in Pulborough, GB

campaign desk, a true statement piece for any study, office, or period interior. This striking desk has

Category

20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Recent Sales

Mid-Century Campaign Desk

Unavailable

H 30.5 in W 54 in D 28 in

Mid-Century Campaign Desk

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Campaign desk on saw horse style legs with high quality hardware. In excellent condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

campaign style desk

Unavailable

H 28 in W 57 in D 30 in

campaign style desk

Located in New Canaan, CT

This excellent campaign style desk haas great storage, and is very good looking.

Category

Late 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Ebonized Campaign Desk

Unavailable

H 29 in W 51 in D 23.75 in

Ebonized Campaign Desk

Located in New York, NY

Ebonized two-drawer campaign desk with nickel plated fittings on sawhorse legs

Category

Vintage 1940s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Nickel

Black Lacquered with Chrome & Brass Accent 3-Drawer Campaign Desk/ Writing Table

Unavailable

H 29.75 in W 50 in D 24 in

Black Lacquered with Chrome & Brass Accent 3-Drawer Campaign Desk/ Writing Table

Located in Houston, TX

Offered is a Mid-Century Modern lacquered in black, three-drawer Campaign style desk or writing

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Chrome

English Writing Table or Desk

Unavailable

H 30 in W 59.25 in D 36 in

English Writing Table or Desk

Located in Culver City, CA

This impressive English writing table has three drawers with brass drawer pulls. The piece is made

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Drexel Heritage Lacquered Campaign Desk

Unavailable

H 29.75 in W 48 in D 18 in

Drexel Heritage Lacquered Campaign Desk

By Drexel

Located in Dallas, TX

This is a beautiful high gloss fire engine red lacquer Campaign desk by Drexel Heritage. Featuring

Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mahogany Campaign Partners Desk, circa 1860

Unavailable

H 30.5 in W 52 in D 33 in

Mahogany Campaign Partners Desk, circa 1860

Located in San Francisco, CA

Mahogany Campaign partners desk, circa 1860.

Category

Antique 1860s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

An Antique Chinese Export Campaign Desk

Unavailable

H 78 in W 114 in D 55.5 in

An Antique Chinese Export Campaign Desk

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

This Chinese Export Desk is made of amboyna offset against ebonised mahogany with ivory stringing

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Amboyna

Antique Style English Campaign Desk Campaign Table Formally Owned by Paul Smith

Unavailable

H 29.53 in W 47.64 in D 24.02 in

Antique Style English Campaign Desk Campaign Table Formally Owned by Paul Smith

Located in Tetbury, GB

This very stylish Campaign style desk was manufactured to a high standard and was formally owned

Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Leather Topped Mahogany Campaign Desk with Brass Moulded Edge

Unavailable

H 29.5 in W 41.5 in D 23 in

Leather Topped Mahogany Campaign Desk with Brass Moulded Edge

Located in Port Chester, NY

Theres alot to admire about this beautiful original campaign desk. Both the mahogany and the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Rosewood and Chrome Campaign Desk by Dave Parmelee for Founders

Unavailable

H 29.75 in W 60 in D 35.75 in

Rosewood and Chrome Campaign Desk by Dave Parmelee for Founders

By Dave Parmelee

Located in Chicago, IL

Campaign desk. by Dave Parmelee for Founders USA, circa 1970s. Rosewood and chrome. Measures

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Robsjohn Gibbings Campaign Style Bureau Plat

Unavailable

H 30.5 in W 60 in D 34 in

Robsjohn Gibbings Campaign Style Bureau Plat

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Robsjohn gibbings Campaign style bureau plat, simple and beautiful.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables

19th century Campaign desk top writing table

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H 9.85 in W 23.63 in D 13.39 in

19th century Campaign desk top writing table

Located in Walton-On-Thames, GB

A 19th century Victorian mahogany campaign folding desktop writing table. Very good original

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Antique 19th Century European Campaign Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Leather Campaign Desk and Chair Set Writing Table

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H 34 in W 51 in D 28 in

Leather Campaign Desk and Chair Set Writing Table

Located in Potters Bar, Herts

- Exquisite leather desk and chair set. - Set is wonderful example of Campaign furniture, a look

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1990s Campaign Desks

19th Century Captains Campaign Writing Chest

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H 8.27 in W 20.08 in D 11.82 in

19th Century Captains Campaign Writing Chest

Located in Cambridgeshire, GB

Fine early 19th century Captains campaign writing chest, the mahogany brass bound box with brass

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Antique Early 19th Century English Desk Sets

Military Campaign Brass Bound Victorian Burr Walnut Veneered Writing Slope & Key

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H 5.91 in W 11.82 in D 9.06 in

Military Campaign Brass Bound Victorian Burr Walnut Veneered Writing Slope & Key

Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

A Military Campaign brass bound walnut writing slope with locked lower compartment and secret

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Antique 1850s English Campaign Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Military Campaign Brass Bound Victorian Burr Walnut Veneered Writing Slope & Key

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H 5.91 in W 11.82 in D 9.06 in

Military Campaign Brass Bound Victorian Burr Walnut Veneered Writing Slope & Key

Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

A Military Campaign brass bound walnut veneered writing slope with ebonised edging, opening to

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Antique 1850s English Campaign Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Captain MacPherson's Writing Desk or Slope

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H 6.75 in W 19.75 in D 10 in

Captain MacPherson's Writing Desk or Slope

By William Dobson

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A brass edged, mahogany Writing Desk made by Dobson of 166 Strand. This slope was made with

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Antique Early 19th Century English Campaign Desks

Materials

Brass

Military Campaign Brass Bound Victorian Walnut Veneered Writing Slope with Keys

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H 6.7 in W 13.78 in D 9.06 in

Military Campaign Brass Bound Victorian Walnut Veneered Writing Slope with Keys

Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

A Military Campaign brass bound walnut veneered writing slope, opening to reveal the usual fitted

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Antique 1850s English British Colonial Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Brass Inlay Rosewood Writing Desk with Cylinder Roll Top

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H 34.75 in W 25.25 in D 17 in

19th Century French Brass Inlay Rosewood Writing Desk with Cylinder Roll Top

Located in South Newfane, VT

Exquisitely detailed late 18th century French rosewood Campaign style writing desk, inlaid with

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks

Materials

Bronze

Regency Officers Campaign Writing Slope

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H 7.76 in W 20.01 in D 10.52 in

Regency Officers Campaign Writing Slope

Located in London, Greenwich

An impressive large Regency officers campaign writing slope portable desk. Hand made in England

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Antique 1810s British Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

Military Campaign Writing Slope Queen Victoria Insignia with Brass Acccents VR

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H 5.91 in W 15.75 in D 9.85 in

Military Campaign Writing Slope Queen Victoria Insignia with Brass Acccents VR

Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

A stunning example of an English Victorian military Campaign writing slope circa 1800s with queen

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Antique 1840s English Campaign Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Military Campaign Brass Bound Victorian Walnut Veneered Writing Slope with Key

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H 5.91 in W 11.62 in D 9.06 in

Military Campaign Brass Bound Victorian Walnut Veneered Writing Slope with Key

Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

A military campaign brass bound walnut veneered writing slope, with a vintage pen. Opening up to

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Antique 1850s English British Colonial Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Victorian Rosewood and Mother of Pearl Inlay Writing Slope with Baize and Extras

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H 4.93 in W 13.98 in D 9.45 in

Victorian Rosewood and Mother of Pearl Inlay Writing Slope with Baize and Extras

Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

An elegant mid-19th century early Victorian rosewood writing slope desk tidy box having an inset

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Antique 1850s English Campaign Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Vintage Boho Lacquered Campaign Writing Desk

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H 30 in W 52 in D 24.5 in

Vintage Boho Lacquered Campaign Writing Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fabulous vintage Boho Campaign style desk. A chic classic case with chrome classic hardware

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Late 20th Century North American Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

2 Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Folding Mission Campaign Writing Desks

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H 26 in W 32 in D 17.75 in

2 Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Folding Mission Campaign Writing Desks

Located in Dayton, OH

Pair of antique Civil War Era folding Campaign desks. Made of quartersawn oak featuring Gothic

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Antique Late 19th Century Mission Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

1950s Danish Campaign Writing Desk In Mahogany & Leather By Svend Langkilde

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H 48.04 in W 28.35 in D 19.3 in

1950s Danish Campaign Writing Desk In Mahogany & Leather By Svend Langkilde

By Svend Langkilde

Located in Shepperton, Surrey

An elegant 1950s Danish writing desk by Svend Langkilde for Langkilde Møbler, in mahogany, brass

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Yellow "Colormates" Campaign Lowboy Writing Desk by Morris of CA

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H 30 in W 48 in D 18 in

Midcentury Yellow "Colormates" Campaign Lowboy Writing Desk by Morris of CA

By Morris of California

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Midcentury "Colormates" Campaign writing desk by Morris of California, circa 1960. Featuring a

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Vintage 1960s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Campaign Style Writing Desk

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H 34.5 in W 54 in D 25 in

Campaign Style Writing Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful, dark walnut campaign writing desk with brass hardware. Tambour roll-top. Plenty of

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Vintage 1960s American Desks

Materials

Brass

Stunning Campaign Style Writing Desk

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H 29.5 in W 52.25 in D 30.75 in

Stunning Campaign Style Writing Desk

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Sleek handsome glossy walnut writing desk, two drawers and inset brass handles in the Classic

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Vintage 1930s Italian Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Campaign Style Writing Desk

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H 30.25 in W 47 in D 23.125 in

Vintage Campaign Style Writing Desk

Located in Austin, TX

A fun, versatile Campaign style vintage writing desk with three dovetailed drawers and inserted

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Vintage 1940s French Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Campaign Style Writing Desk

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H 29.5 in W 44.25 in D 19 in

Vintage Campaign Style Writing Desk

By Bassett Furniture

Located in Trenton, NJ

This Vintage Campaign Style Writing Desk by Bassett Furniture is the perfect blend of luxury, style

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Late 20th Century American Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Antique Military Campaign Desk / Writing Table

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H 29.93 in W 42.13 in D 21.26 in

Antique Military Campaign Desk / Writing Table

Located in London, GB

A wonderful antique military campaign desk / writing table. This was made in England, it dates from

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Vintage 1930s British Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Military Campaign Desk / Writing Table

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H 29.14 in W 40.16 in D 20.08 in

Antique Military Campaign Desk / Writing Table

Located in London, GB

An excellent antique writing desk in the military campaign style. This was made in England, it

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Vintage 1930s British Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Handsome Campaign Style Writing Table Desk

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H 30 in W 56 in D 28 in

Handsome Campaign Style Writing Table Desk

By Thomasville

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A dramatic campaign style desk having walnut of a golden brown color, with stunning twisted metal

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21st Century and Contemporary North American Campaign Desks and Writing ...

Materials

Leather, Wood

Beautiful Military Campaign Writing Bureau Desk

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H 37.41 in W 29.93 in D 17.72 in

Beautiful Military Campaign Writing Bureau Desk

Located in Crawley, GB

This beautiful writing bureau desk is a stunning example of military campaign furniture retail

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Mid-20th Century British Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Campaign 3 Drawer Writing Table or Desk

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H 29 in W 39.5 in D 20 in

Campaign 3 Drawer Writing Table or Desk

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A mahogany campaign writing table or desk, with three moulded drawers, recessed brass hardware

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Vintage 1950s English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Double X Base Campaign Style Writing Desk.

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H 31 in W 48 in D 19.25 in

Double X Base Campaign Style Writing Desk.

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A turned double X base campaign style writing desk, with 3 banded drawers, brass stretcher

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Vintage 1960s English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

1980's Campaign Style Mahogany Writing Desk

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H 29.75 in W 44 in D 18 in

1980's Campaign Style Mahogany Writing Desk

By Henkel Harris, Heritage Furniture, Hickory Chair Furniture Company

Located in Southampton, NJ

Campaign style writing desk with four cock beaded dovetailed drawers boasting fiery Mahogany grains

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20th Century American Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Military Campaign Style Writing Table / Desk

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H 30.71 in W 42.13 in D 20.08 in

Antique Military Campaign Style Writing Table / Desk

Located in London, GB

A smart and extremely well made antique military campaign style writing table / desk, dating from

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Vintage 1950s British Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

English Campaign Style Mahogany Writing Table or Desk

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H 30 in W 42 in D 21 in

English Campaign Style Mahogany Writing Table or Desk

By Kempler Furniture

Located in Palm Beach, FL

English style mahogany Campaign writing table or desk with brass campaign style hardware. The top

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20th Century American Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Stunning Oak Military Campaign Style Writing Desk

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H 31.11 in W 48.04 in D 29.93 in

Stunning Oak Military Campaign Style Writing Desk

Located in Crawley, GB

We delight to offer for sale this stunning unusual mahogany writing desk , an beautiful example of

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Mid-20th Century British Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

English Mahogany Campaign Style Writing Desk, circa 1960s

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H 30 in W 48 in D 24 in

English Mahogany Campaign Style Writing Desk, circa 1960s

Located in Peabody, MA

English mahogany writing desk with side lift handles in the campaign style, circa 1960s. Cane

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Vintage 1960s British Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Military Campaign Style Mahogany Writing Table / Desk

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H 30 in W 48 in L 30 in

Antique Military Campaign Style Mahogany Writing Table / Desk

Located in London, GB

A wonderful antique military campaign style desk in mahogany, dating from around the 1950’s period

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Vintage 1950s English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Campaign Style Brass Top Writing Desk

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H 25 in W 49.5 in D 25.5 in

Campaign Style Brass Top Writing Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Campaign-style writing desk with spun ebonized mahogany legs and brass top writing surface.

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Vintage 1970s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Yellow Campaign Desk, Circa 1960s

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H 29.5 in W 44 in D 18 in

Mid-Century Yellow Campaign Desk, Circa 1960s

By Bernhardt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Midcentury Yellow "Colormates" style Campaign Writing Desk by Bernhardt, circa 1960s. Featuring

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Exquisite Campaign Style Mahogany and Leather Folding Writing Desk

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H 34.5 in W 29 in D 27 in

Exquisite Campaign Style Mahogany and Leather Folding Writing Desk

By Theodore Alexander

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Lovely compact writing desk when closed is 29 W, 17 D and 31 H. Measures: 26.75 to bottom of the

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1990s American Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Campaign Style Mahogany Writing Desk with Brass Hardware, Circa 1970s

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H 30.25 in W 52.75 in L 30.25 in

Campaign Style Mahogany Writing Desk with Brass Hardware, Circa 1970s

Located in Peabody, MA

A campaign style writing desk in mahogany with brass hardware, circa 1970s.

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Vintage 1970s North American Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

British Campaign Writing Table

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H 46.75 in W 38.88 in D 19.63 in

British Campaign Writing Table

Located in New Orleans, LA

This rare early 19th century rosewood campaign desk displays exquisite beauty and remarkable design

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Antique Early 19th Century English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Theodore Alexander Campaign Laptop Desk with Sliding Leather Writing Surface

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H 30.71 in W 28.94 in D 16.93 in

Theodore Alexander Campaign Laptop Desk with Sliding Leather Writing Surface

By Theodore Alexander

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely little Theodore Alexander campaign desk with sliding

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20th Century English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Restored Harrods London Kennedy Military Campaign Leather Writing Table Desk

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H 30.12 in W 41.74 in D 21.07 in

Restored Harrods London Kennedy Military Campaign Leather Writing Table Desk

By Harrods, Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Military Campaign writing table desk with Green leather writing surface This desk is a very good size

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20th Century English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

1975 Sligh Oak and Brass Leather Top Campaign Style Writing Desk

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H 29 in W 50 in L 29 in

1975 Sligh Oak and Brass Leather Top Campaign Style Writing Desk

By Sligh Furniture

Located in Dayton, OH

Sligh oak and leather top writing desk. Made in August of 1975. Features Campaign styling with

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Vintage 1970s Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

Small Campaign Desk

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H 34.75 in W 29 in D 29.75 in

Small Campaign Desk

Located in Westwood, NJ

A Campaign style mahogany campaign desk, the circular crossbanded molded edge top hinged and

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Modern Campaign Desk

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H 30 in W 58.25 in D 28 in

Modern Campaign Desk

Located in Westwood, NJ

Modern Campaign desk with a Cerejeira swirl veneer plank top on a solid beech open trestle leg

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21st Century and Contemporary European Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Campaign Style Fruitwood Desk Writing Table Three Drawer

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H 30 in W 60 in L 30 in

Campaign Style Fruitwood Desk Writing Table Three Drawer

Located in West Hartford, CT

Coveted three drawer Campaign desk with great scale and better lines. Features handles at end, see

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Restored Lyle 1932 Stamped Military Campaign Mahogany Library Writing Table Desk

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H 29.73 in W 54.14 in D 32.88 in

Restored Lyle 1932 Stamped Military Campaign Mahogany Library Writing Table Desk

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Library writing table or desk A very good looking well made and functional library table. This is a

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Vintage 1930s English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Faux Bamboo and Leather Top Sligh Writing Campaign Style Executive Desk

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H 29 in W 50 in D 24 in

Faux Bamboo and Leather Top Sligh Writing Campaign Style Executive Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a beautiful desk in good condition. The desk is 50 inches wide x 24 inches deep x 29 tall

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Vintage 1970s American Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

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Campaign Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the campaign writing desk you’re looking for. A campaign writing desk — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. There are 280 variations of the antique or vintage campaign writing desk you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer campaign writing desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A campaign writing desk made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made campaign writing desk over the years, but those crafted by Milo Baughman, Sligh Furniture and Henredon are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Campaign Writing Desk?

Prices for a campaign writing desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $450 and can go as high as $19,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,900.

Finding the Right Desks-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.

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