Find many varieties of an authentic chippendale writing desk available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of
wood,
mahogany and
animal skin, every chippendale writing desk was constructed with great care. There are 109 variations of the antique or vintage chippendale writing desk you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer chippendale writing desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A chippendale writing desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in
Georgian,
Regency and
Victorian styles are sought with frequency.
Baker Furniture Company,
Thomas Chippendale and
John Widdicomb each produced at least one beautiful chippendale writing desk that is worth considering.
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.