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Stunning Dutch Colonial Writing or hall table early 19 Century
Located in Den Haag, NL
Superb Dutch Colonial Writing desk or hall table . Manufactured
in the Dutch Indies early 19
Category
Antique Early 1900s Indonesian Dutch Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
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
Category
20th Century American British Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Cushman Colonial Creations Writing Desk
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Rare diminutive writing desk by the H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company circa 1930's. The desk
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Stickley American Colonial Cherry Wood Writing Desk, 1960
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous American Colonial style writing desk or entry table
By L. & J.G. Stickley
USA
Category
Vintage 1960s American American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Spanish Colonial Revival Writing Table Desk Library Table
By Baker Furniture Company, Henredon
Located in Southampton, NJ
Outstanding Spanish Colonial style solid pine desk with three dovetailed drawers & forged iron base
Category
2010s American Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Antique Stickley Brothers American Colonial Maple Writing Desk, Newly Refinished
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique American Colonial style maple writing desk
By Stickley Brothers
USA
Category
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
H 34.63 in W 38 in D 21 in
Spanish Colonial Carved Walnut 1 Drawer Writing Library Table Desk Console MINT!
By Drexel, Baker Furniture Company, Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Spanish Colonial Carved Walnut 1 Drawer Writing Library Table Desk Console MINT!
Category
20th Century Italian Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 31 in W 64 in D 34 in
Anglo Indian Colonial Teak Desk, 1890s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Large and sturdy desk from the late 1800s. Generously thick teak material. Below the full carved
Category
Antique 1890s British Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Spanish Colonial Writing Table/Console, circa 18th-19th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
probably Mexican, three-drawer writing desk. The mesquite (perhaps sabino) wood structure is solid, with no
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Ta...
Materials
Wood
Antique English British Colonial Leather Top Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome 19th century English desk handcrafted in mahogany, in three piece construction, with brass
Category
Antique 19th Century English British Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
1800s New England Pine Writing Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
Small writing desk from the 1800s in New England. Original patina. Good steady condition
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Kittinger Colonial Williamsburg Collection Mahogany Writing Table
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a Kittinger Williamsburg collection desk. The desk is in good used condition with minor
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique American Colonial Solid Maple Roll Top Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous American Colonial, Georgian, or Chippendale style roll-top desk
USA, Circa 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s American American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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
British Colonial Style Vintage Bamboo and Grasscloth Desk Set
By Baker Furniture Company, Bloomingdale's
Located in Southampton, NJ
Midcentury British Colonial style 4-drawer writing desk or work table of bamboo wood frame
Category
20th Century Philippine British Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Glass, Wood
British Colonial Style Faux Bamboo and Grasscloth Pagoda Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive mid century desk crafted with a faux burnt bamboo frame having grasscloth panels on the
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine British Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Grasscloth, Faux Bamboo
Colonial Mahogany Handmade Writing Table Cum Console On Porcelain Castors
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Simplicity of form and elegance shines through this beautiful Victorian writing desk; hand-crafted
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Dutch Colonial Teak Desk with Drawer and Turned Legs, Early 20th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Dutch Colonial teak desk from the early 20th century, with single drawer and turned legs
Category
Early 20th Century Javanese Dutch Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
French 19th Century Writing Table on Wheels Carved Walnut Desk
Located in Miami, FL
Writing table or desk made of walnut in the french late 19th century. This table was stripped by
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
20th Century French Colonial Art Deco Rosewood Desk
Located in San Marino, CA
20th century French Colonial Art Deco rosewood desk on two pedestal legs. Rosewood is not veneered
Category
Early 20th Century Vietnamese Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Spanish Colonial Desk or Console Table with Two Drawers Signed by Valentí
By Valenti
Located in Miami, FL
Spanish colonial desk or console table with two drawers signed by Valentí
This piece has a two
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 29.93 in W 50.99 in D 25.4 in
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
Hand-Crafted Early American Style Solid Pine Slant Front Writing Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautifully hand-crafted early American Style Solid Pine Writing Desk in good vintage condition
Category
Late 20th Century American American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Antique Rustic Colonial Cherry Walnut Tall Schoolmasters Desk Stand Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Rustic Colonial Cherry Walnut Tall Schoolmasters Desk Stand Table. Item featured has a lift
Category
Antique 19th Century Primitive Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry
Dos Gallos Custom Writing Desk with Spiral Legs, Drawers and Iron Supports
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our Custom Salamanca two-drawer oak writing desk with iron supports. Hand-carved details throughout
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Spanish Colonial Desks and Writin...
Materials
Iron
Custom Hand-Carved Walnut Writing Desk with Pencil Drawer by Dos Gallos Studio
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
H 33 in W 42 in D 18 in
1930s Colonial Revival Style Turned and Veneered Occasional Bookshelf Table
Located in Lomita, CA
example.
The style is colonial revival, popular during the 1930s to 1940s.
The rectangular shaped table
Category
Early 20th Century American Colonial Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Spanish Colonial Narrow Console Table with Two Drawers with Iron Hardware
By Valenti
Located in Miami, FL
Spanish colonial narrow console table with two carved drawers
This piece has a two-pedestal legs
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
H 29.34 in W 31.5 in D 11.23 in
19th Century Walnut Writing Table with Carved Family Crest, Spain
Located in Round Top, TX
Walnut writing table from Spain with decorative turned harp shaped legs and iron scrollwork
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Mahogany console desk, English, 19th century
Located in Nice, FR
This desk is solid mahogany, it dates from the 19th century, English origin. It is in good
Category
Antique 1880s English British Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bentwood
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
19th Century Walnut Three Drawer Desk, Spain
Located in Round Top, TX
5' carved walnut writing desk from Spain with turned legs and iron scrollwork stretcher.
Three
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Iron
Vintage Oak Desk with Seven Drawers, 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning vintage oak desk, designed in France, circa 1940s. Crafted with meticulous attention to
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
19th Century Rustic Desk ~ Sofa Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Rustic desk ~ sofa table was hand-crafted from solid oak to last for centuries! The
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
1970s Spanish Wood Brutalist Style Console Table Desk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
This exuberant console table or desk originates from Spain and shows the highly decorative
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Half Round Horse Shoe Shape Drop Leaf Ends Serving Writing Library Gallery Table
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Half Round Horse Shoe Shape Drop Leaf Ends Serving Writing Library Gallery Table.
Hand Forged Iron
Category
20th Century American Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
H 28 in W 63 in D 45 in
Antique Spanish Walnut Burl and Rosewood Claw Foot Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Spanish Walnut Burl and Rosewood Claw Foot Drop Front Secretary Desk
This beautiful
Category
Antique Early 1900s Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Hollywood Regency White Lacquered Desk or Console by Gampel-Stoll
By Gampel-Stoll
Located in Houston, TX
Hollywood Regency white lacquered desk or console by Gampel-Stoll. This stunning British colonial
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Early American Style Oak Single Drawer Sofa Table, Circa 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early American Style Oak Single Drawer Sofa Table or child desk. Knee clearance is 22".
Measures
Category
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Oak
Custom Primitive Saint Anthony Table by Dos Gallos Studio
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom walnut dining table or desk with X-stretchers. Narrow profile. 1inch thick top. Can be made
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Spanish Colonial Desks and Writin...
Materials
Walnut
Antique Wooden Glass and Brass Top Wash Stand
By Al Black
Located in East Freetown, MA
Antique authentic wooden wash stand. Top has three sided ledge and glass insert with brass corners. Original wood has a fine patina.
Category
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Larkin Solid Antique Oak Quatersawn Table, circa 1900s
By Larkin & Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
as a writing table, bar table or as a center table.
Good vintage condition
Measures 36"W x x 23.5"Dx
Category
Early 20th Century American Colonial Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Colonial 18th Century Vizagapatam Pen-Engraved Writing Desk with Silver Mounts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Vizagapatam pen-engraved veneered sandalwood portable writing desk with silver mounts
India
Category
Antique 18th Century Indian British Colonial Desk Sets
Materials
Sandalwood, Bone
H 9.53 in W 17.33 in D 10.01 in
Large Dutch Colonial Amboyna and Ebony Indonesian Writing Desk, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A large Indonesian amboyna and ebony portable writing desk with brass mounts
Indonesia, 18th
Category
Antique 18th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Desk Sets
Materials
Ebony, Amboyna
H 9.45 in W 28.75 in D 22.05 in
East India Dutch Company Captains Writing Desk
By Southeast Asia
Located in London, GB
A captivating piece of history, the Dutch East Indian Captain's Writing Desk. This extraordinary
Category
Antique 1730s Indonesian Dutch Colonial Desks
Materials
Bone, Rosewood, Walnut
18th Century Spanish Baroque Period Carved Walnut Geometric Table
Located in Forney, TX
- buffet table, farmhouse kitchen island, Colonial breakfast table, library table - writing desk, oversized
Category
Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Tables
Materials
Walnut
Colonial Era Desk, Teak, Indonesia, circa 1920
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Colonial era desk, teak, Indonesia, circa 1920.
Category
Vintage 1920s Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Spanish Writing Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Spanish writing table with rectangular top on pierced double scroll-end-supports, joined by double
Category
Antique 18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
English Colonial Regency Style Teak Wood Partners Desk, circa 1840
Located in Louisville, KY
Paneled top with a gadrooned edge over a frieze with three drawers on each side; raised on turned and tapering reeded legs ending with brass casters.
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Desk with Matching Stool in a Modernistic Dutch Colonial Style, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The rectangular and asymmetrical shape of the desk is inspired by the
New Hague School (1925-1940
Category
Vintage 1930s Indonesian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
H 33.47 in W 59.06 in D 27.56 in
18th Century Walnut Wood Spanish Clonial Writing Table, 1730s
Located in Wyboston Lakes, GB
This table is from Spain
It was used to written
It was made in 1700 it is walnut
It is restored.
Category
Antique 1720s Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-18th Century Cuban Mahogany Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Writing Table
Located in Uppingham, Rutland
inlaid writing table or side table, circa 1750 and in beautiful condition.
The quality or craftsmanship
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Sycamore, Holly
H 27.96 in W 31.89 in D 18.12 in
18th Century Spanish Walnut Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
Carved Spanish walnut desk with three drawers, barley twist legs, and a center scrolled metal cross
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Magnificent Custom Handcrafted Nedun Wood Desk
Located in Houston, TX
This is a superbly handcrafted Nedun wood executive desk from Galle district in Sri Lanka. Nedun
Category
20th Century Indian Dutch Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Secretary Desk, Spanish Style Mahogany Wood with Stenciled Drawer Fronts
Located in Seattle, WA
" length, 23" depth, 44" height.
Writing surface 46" length by 14" depth, 32" height to desk top.
Knee
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
1910s Lavish Victorian Style Large Mahogany Partner's Desk from a Bank
Located in Houston, TX
banking partners. This is a beautifully conceived and made desk for a senior personnel in the bank. The
Category
20th Century Indian British Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Superbly Crafted Solid Teak Wood Ladies Desk from Sri Lanka
Located in Houston, TX
This desk is made up of three parts. Made of solid teak wood in the 1920s. Specially made for
Category
Early 20th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
H 30.5 in W 56 in D 26 in
Exceptional Small Iron and Copper Side Table with Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
Side table and iron chair, circa 1920s. The iron work is incredibly well executed.
Measures: 32" H x 31.25" W x 13" D.
Category
Vintage 1920s North American Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
20th Century Italian Wooden Pastry Counter with Drawers, 1940s
Located in Florence, IT
20th century Italian wooden pastry counter with drawers, 1940s.
Measures:
cm 130 x cm 80x H cm. 80-108.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian British Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Spanish Childrens Lift Top Writing Desk, 19th Century
Located in Cookeville, TN
This Spanish writing desk for a child has a lift top for storage. It features great metal detailing
Category
Antique 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks
Materials
Wrought Iron
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Find a variety of colonial writing desks available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct colonial writing desks — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. Find 187 antique and vintage colonial writing desks at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Colonial writing desks have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Colonial writing desks bearing Art Deco or Victorian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made colonial writing desks over the years, but those made by Dos Gallos Studio, Kittinger Furniture Company and Baker Furniture Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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Prices for colonial writing desks start at $595 and top out at $23,216 with the average selling for $3,703.
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- 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 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 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 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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