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Henredon Grand Provenance English Adams Style Decorated Carved Writing Desk
By Henredon
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
(note to Tom who has been asking for years- this one's for you!!)
This is a spectacular carved
Category
Early 2000s American Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Sycamore, Walnut
H 31.25 in W 75 in D 34 in
Hand-Carved Writing Desk Commode, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
intricately carved wood. The box features scalloped and domed lines on its front and sides, with unique
Category
20th Century Portuguese Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique Carved Wood Writing Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Spectacular Antique Carved Wood Writing Desk. In good condition. This table has so many carved
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing...
Materials
Wood
Antique Carved Mahogany Folding Desk Writing Table
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning antique heavily carved mahogany desk/writing table from the late 19th century. Note the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Writing Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style writing desk
By Baker Furniture
USA, circa 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Romweber Spanish Baroque Carved Pine Writing Desk
By Jim Peed, Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Spanish Baroque style writing desk
By Jim Peed for Romweber
USA, Circa 1990s
Category
Late 20th Century American Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Custom Hand-Carved Walnut Writing Desk with Pencil Drawer
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small scale, petite writing desk with barley twist legs, carved edge and apron detail as well as
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Spanish Colonial Desks and Writin...
Materials
Walnut
20th Century Carved and Chiseled Wood French Writing Desk, 1960
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Large French writing desk of the 20th century. Furniture of great size and impact carved and
Category
Vintage 1960s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Carved Floral Back 18th Century Country French Carved Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
using a desk pad. The hardware is some form of iron or metal. The desk has a gorgeous carved floral
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Antique 1780s French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Italian Baroque Carved Walnut Writing Desk with Lyre Base
Located in Hopewell, NJ
, this walnut writing desk or table features a curved hand carved rectangular top showcasing a raised
Category
Antique Early 1800s Italian Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Boulle Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
Well-proportioned French black lacquer and Boulle writing desk with metal gallery raised back
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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Tortoise Shell
19th Century French Library Writing Desk Table Renaissance Carved Oak Baroque
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French library writing desk table Renaissance Carved Oak Baroque.
Direct from
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Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 29.5 in W 66.25 in D 40 in
19th Century Hand Carved Walnut Davenport Writing Desk made in England
Located in Sofia, BG
Davenport desk in walnut and burlwood veneer, inlaid in filleted frames, opening with two flaps
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Antique Early 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 33.86 in W 19.3 in D 20.87 in
1800's Antique French Henri II Style, Carved, Walnut, Bureau, Writing Desk!!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous 1800's Antique French Henri II Style, Carved, Walnut, Bureau, Writing Desk!!
Antique Desk
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Antique 19th Century French Other Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 44.5 in W 59 in D 31.5 in
19th Spanish Carved Gargoyles Walnut Renaissance Library / Writing or Desk Table
Located in Miami, FL
In grand, gothic style, this Spanish library / writing table has a deeply carved edge and this is
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 31.5 in W 48.82 in D 38.98 in
Late 19th Century Table, Writing Desk, Hand Carved Walnut, Testolini & Salviati
By Testolini & Salviati
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Late 19th century table, writing desk, in hand carved walnut, by Testolini & Salviati.
The
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing ...
Materials
Walnut
H 30.32 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
19th century Petite French Carved Oak Secretary Writing Desk Table Louis XVI
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century Petite French carved oak secretary writing desk Louis XVI style
~Direct from France
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 45 in W 35.25 in D 22.25 in
French 19th Century Writing Table on Wheels Carved Walnut Desk English Style
Located in Labrit, Landes
Writing table or desk made of walnut in the french late 19th century.
This table was stripped by
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Antique 1880s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 31.11 in W 31.5 in D 17.52 in
Antique French Carved Oak Writing Desk Secretary AND Chair Breton Brittany SET
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Carved Oak Writing Desk Secretary AND Chair Breton Brittany SET.
Direct from France
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 48 in W 36 in D 27 in
Rosewood Flip Top Writing Desk
Located in Malibu, CA
Antique European rosewood writing table. Hidden beneath the flip top, a desk in excellent condition
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Antique Mid-19th Century Empire Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
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
Category
Vintage 1950s American Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Carved Correspondence Desk, Scottish Oak, Writing Table, Early Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique carved correspondence desk with hidden drawer. A Scottish, oak writing table
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Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 45.87 in W 49.22 in D 26.97 in
19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Carved Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent 19th century French writing table, desk, or bureau plat made in the grand Louis XV taste
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Gesso, Wood
19th Century French Louis XIV Style Carved Walnut Library Table Writing Desk
Located in Forney, TX
A finely carved French Louis XIV style walnut writing table. circa 1870
Hand carved in France in
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
H 28.25 in W 51.25 in D 30.25 in
19th century French Carved Secretary Petite Writing Desk Barley Twist Louis XIII
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French Carved Secretary Petite Writing Desk Barley Twist Louis XIII.
Direct from
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Antique 1890s French Louis XIII Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 49 in W 29.5 in D 18.25 in
19th Century Spanish Baroque Carved Bleached Walnut and Iron Writing Table Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a focal point to your study or library with this elegant antique fruitwood desk. Carved in
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Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Louis XIII Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 32 in W 51 in D 31 in
Antique 19th Century French Writing Table / Desk by Victor Aimone Carved Walnut
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
This exquisite Renaissance writing table / desk by Victor Aimone was crafted in 1890 from solid
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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing T...
Materials
Walnut
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H 31.7 in W 47.25 in D 27.96 in
Paestum Writing Table / Desk
Located in Banbury, GB
A finely carved and simulated cork decorated large writing table or desk with a thick glass top.
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2010s English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Midcentury Inspired Writing Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
This midcentury inspired writing desk is perfect for those looking for a blend of elegance and
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Wr...
Materials
Wood
Carved Walnut Fine Marquetry Top Two Drawers Low Profile Desk Writing Table MINT
By Henredon, Baker Furniture Company, Berkey & Gay Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Carved Walnut Fine Marquetry Top Two Drawers Low Profile Desk Writing Table MINT!
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20th Century Italian Regency Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 32 in W 43 in D 25 in
19th Century French Louis XV Brown Leather Carved Cherry Writing Table Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study, home office or library with this antique writing table. Crafted in the Poitou
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Cherry
H 31 in W 66 in D 30.5 in
Royal Italian Writing Desk and Armchair
Located in New Orleans, LA
, center square of the desk, frieze, corners, carved lion’s heads and throughout the base. A writing slide
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Antique 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Provencal Hand Carved Walnut Wood Antique Writing Desk Side Table
Located in West Hollywood, CA
table as well. Or as a small bureau writing desk. End table, farm table, console, game table, serving
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Antique 18th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 29.5 in W 34.5 in D 24 in
French 19th Century Writing Table Carved Oak Desk Lion Mask Louis XIII Style
Located in Labrit, Landes
Writing table or desk Henri II (also named Louis XIII style) 19th century with lion masque drawer
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Antique 1880s French Louis XIII Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 34.65 in W 29.93 in D 16.93 in
British Colonial Elephant Head Writing Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
British colonial style one drawer writing desk or table crafted in walnut with a chic pecan finish
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20th Century American British Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
George IV Pollard Oak Writing Desk
By George Smith
Located in London, GB
A very fine George IV pollard oak writing table, with original Moroccan red leather and exceptional
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Antique 19th Century English George IV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Leather, Wood
19th Century French Renaissance Writing Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance Writing Desk is a wonderful example of the genre, refined over the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing T...
Materials
Oak
Cupboard Writing Desk, 1840
Located in Milano, IT
and decorated with carved mahogany moldings and pilasters. Consisting of two doors superimposed by a
Category
Antique 1840s Italian Other Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
Antique William IV Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
An outstanding antique William IV writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from
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Antique 1830s British William IV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Victorian Carved Oak Writing Desk or Library Table, Circa 1890s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Late Victorian or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table
USA, Late 19th
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Late 20th Century American Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Oak Writing Desk
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak desk from France. The top is banded and has beveled and hand carved decorated
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Vintage Tooled Leather Traditional Carved Campaign Style Office Writing Desk 62"
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century campaign style desk. Features a rectangular form with brown tooled leather top
Category
Late 20th Century British Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 30 in W 62 in D 32 in
Antique French Writing Desk Table Renaissance Revival Dolphin Carved Oak Petite
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL PETITE Size Antique French Honey Oak Renaissance Revival Writing Desk or Table with
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Antique 1890s French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 29.5 in W 32.5 in D 23.5 in
Vintage Drexel "Composite" Series Writing Desk
By Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern writing desk combining sturdy quality with great design. Manufactured by Drexel
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
20th Century Louis Phillippe Writing Desk
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful and elegant Louis Philippe writing desk in a burl mahogany wood with leather and bronze
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Vintage 1950s French Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique French Writing Desk Table Renaissance Revival Dolphin Style Carved Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
Beautiful versatile size antique French oak renaissance revival writing desk or table with drawer
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Antique 1890s French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 29.75 in W 42 in D 23.25 in
19th Century American Chippendale Writing Desk
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Nashville, TN
This 19th century American chippendale desk is a true masterpiece that will make a statement in any
Category
Antique 1880s American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
RJ Horner Style Carved Maiden Figural Mahogany Partners Desk Writing Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful late Victorian era 1880s solid mahogany partners desk. The desk is done in the
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Antique 1870s American Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Carved Oak Writing Desk with Leather Top
Located in Hopewell, NJ
This is an authentic French antique carved desk with a leather top made of oak, having intricate
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Italian Walnut Library Writing Desk
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Hutton-Clarke Antiques takes great pleasure in presenting this exquisite Italian writing desk
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Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Harvey Probber Writing Desk- Signed
By Harvey Probber
Located in Trenton, NJ
This impressive mid-century modern writing desk from Harvey Probber features a striking yet simple
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
charming 1920thies writing desk or console birch and walnut with carved flowers
Located in Weiningen, CH
charming 1920thies writing desk or console oak and walnut with carved flowers. May also be used as
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 30.71 in W 33.08 in D 16.93 in
19th Century Figured Walnut Ladies Writing Desk.
Located in Nantwich, GB
Attractive rare Victorian ladies writing desk with two short drawers below two tambour roll tops
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mahogany Finely Carved Ball & Claw Console Writing Table Desk Two Drawers Rope
By Drexel, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mahoganyfinely carved ball & claw console writing table desk two drawers rope edge.
Category
20th Century American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 42 in W 42 in D 25 in
19th Century French Louis XIII Style Hand Carved Cherry Writing Desk, Moleskin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
19th century French Louis XIII style hand carved cherry writing desk moleskin top.
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry
H 29.53 in W 64.57 in D 34.65 in
Maitland-Smith Vintage Egyptian Style Writing Desk
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout mid century writing desk having a tessellated marble top on a case with two drawers and
Category
20th Century Philippine Egyptian Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
1940s Art Deco Mid-Century Italian Slat Carved Wood Writing Desk Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern desk writing table, with beautiful side and front
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 30.32 in W 48.43 in D 29.93 in
Italian Carved-Wood Desk W/Pullout Writing Shelf & Great Storage, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian smaller-sized carved-wood desk, with pull-out writing shelf and storage, from the 19th
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Antique 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 31.25 in W 44.5 in D 19 in
Antique Mahogany Ladies Writing Desk Table France
Located in Munich, DE
This charming small ladies writing desk – so called 'Écritoire de Dames' was made in France circa
Category
Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century English Carved Partners Writing Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Hand carved English writing partners desk. There are two working drawers on either
Category
Antique 19th Century English Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
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Carved Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the carved writing desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A carved writing desk — often made from wood, walnut and oak — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a carved writing desk, we have 827 options in-stock, while there are 21 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a carved writing desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right carved writing desk, those designed in Victorian, Louis XV and Baroque styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one carved writing desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Bevan Funnell Ltd., Amorph Inc. and Baker Furniture Company produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Carved Writing Desk?
Prices for a carved writing desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $383 and can go as high as $148,500, while the average can fetch as much as $4,200.
Questions About Carved Writing Desk
- What is a writing desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023What 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023In 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.
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