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.
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.
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.