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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
Category
Antique 1830s British William IV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
American Gilded Age Hepplewhite-Style Writing Desk in Satinwood w/ Marquetry
Located in Miami, FL
From the American Gilded Age, a lovely writing table in satinwood with ebonized details and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Hepplewhite Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Satinwood
H 47.5 in W 31 in D 24 in
Late Regency Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A Fine Late Regency Mahogany Dressing or Writing Table in the Manner of Gillows of Lancaster.
This
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Empire Desk, France 1830
Located in Leimen, DE
connected by a concave stretcher. The top of the desk is covered with a maroon colored leather. This
Category
Antique 1830s French Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
George III Sheraton Period Desk
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A stunning George III Sheraton Period lady's small tambour fronted desk.
Constructed from
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Antique 18th Century British Country Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
Regency Style Leather Top Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
writing table, the concave-sided top with burnished leather and gold-tooled insert to the top and end
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Superb 1920s Oak Roll Top Desk
Located in Dublin, IE
decorative brass escutcheon and moulded pulls. The tambour top rolls upwards to reveal the writing desk
Category
Vintage 1920s English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Tilde '~' Coworking Desk by Vintage on Point
Located in Los Angeles, CA
like desk is designed to seat a person in each concave of the design. Both sides feature a soft close
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Birch
British Colonial Style Vintage Bamboo and Grasscloth Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome British Colonial style desk crafted with a bamboo frame and grasscloth panels all around
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine British Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Grasscloth, Bamboo
Vintage Walnut Pedestal Desk by Laszlo Hoenig
By Laszlo Hoenig
Located in London, GB
A spectacular vintage walnut pedestal desk by Laszlo Hoenig. This was made in London, there is a
Category
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
A Very Fine Edwardian Carlton House Style Desk
By Carlton House Fine Furniture
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine Edwardian richly patinated and beautifully figured mahogany Carlton House style desk of
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
21st Century "Synchronicity" Desk, Maple, Brown Walnut and Leather
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
The eye-catching desk "Synchronicity" stands out of all common tables. The extraordinary features
Category
2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Executive Desk by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, Italy 1960s
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Greding, DE
. The desk has brass handles and triangular edges at the corners. The writing surface is lacquered black
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Fabulous Edwardian Inlaid Desk in the Carlton House Style
By Carlton House Fine Furniture
Located in Dublin, IE
A fabulous Edwardian mahogany desk in the Carlton house style, finely carved, line inlaid and cross
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
A Fabulous Edwardian Desk attributed to Edward and Roberts
By Edward & Roberts
Located in Dublin, IE
drawers with decorative brass swan neck pulls. The moulded desk fitted with green tooled leather writing
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
“The Hanging Tree” Desk, Iron, James Vincent Milano, Italy, 2022
By JAMES VINCENT MILANO
Located in Milano, IT
“The Hanging Tree” Desk, Iron, JAMES VINCENT MILANO, Italy, 2022
Concave hexagonal top.
Height
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brutalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Tilde '~' Coworking Desk by Vintage on Point- Floor Model Sold Out
Located in Los Angeles, CA
like desk is designed to seat a person in each concave of the design. Both sides feature a soft close
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writ...
Materials
Wood
Fine Sheraton Revival Satinwood Inlaid Carlton House Desk. with Letter Boxes, Ci
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine Sheraton Revival Satinwood inlaid Carlton House desk. with Letter boxes. circa 1880s
Category
Antique 1880s English Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
H 39.77 in W 48.04 in D 24.81 in
Georgian Adams-Style Carlton House Marquetry Inlaid Desk by Edwards and Roberts
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This remarkable 19th century George III satinwood and marquetry "Carlton House" desk presents two
Category
Antique 19th Century English Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 40 in W 56 in D 26 in
French Chestnut and Oak Desk from Le Grand Monarque À Chartres, circa 1720
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved, circa 1720, using chestnut and oak woods, this desk was recently part of Le Grand
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Antique 1720s French Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Bronze
H 25.75 in W 70.125 in D 27.25 in
A Stunning Edwardian Desk in the Carlton House Style by Maple of London
By Maple & Co.
Located in Dublin, IE
A Stunning Edwardian, richly patinated mahogany desk in the Carlton house style by Maple of London
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
1940s Paul Frankl Eight-Drawer Desk Art Deco Style By Johnson Furniture Co.
By Johnson Furniture Co., Paul Frankl
Located in Miami, FL
concave cut-out to center back of desk for storing books, much like a sculptural effect of a Sol LeWitt or
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 28.25 in W 61.25 in D 26 in
Swedish Karl Johan Salon/Sofa Table or Desk in West Indies Mahogany, c. 1825
Located in Miami, FL
, games and writing, it rests on its original casters. Sweden, circa 1825. Makes a wonderful writing desk
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 30 in W 45 in D 27.25 in
Rare Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marquetry Pedestal Desk by François Linke, circa 1900
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A rare gilt bronze mounted marquetry pedestal desk by François Linke.
French, circa 1900
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 30.32 in W 58.27 in D 24.41 in
Sheraton Period Rosewood Artist's Boneur Du Jour
Located in London, GB
red leather writing surface and concealed lift-up painting easel. The piece, with 3 frieze drawers
Category
Antique 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
French 19th Century Lady's Work Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Ground Floor Bedroom No. 1 Copy on the flip side of the tag. The lower drawer features a writing surface
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Rhamtail
Located in DE MEERN, UT
While designing Rhamtail desk, I was looking for experience. A feeling, a glorification, a comfort
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2010s Dutch Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Plexiglass, Walnut
Stunning Jewellers Table and Chair, France, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
for jewels. Two leather lined concave drawers. One inscribed with the initials of the maker. An one of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Irish Regency Mahogany Drum Table in the Manner of Williams & Gibton
By Williams & Gibton
Located in Belfast, IE
shaped quadraform base with carved feet & recessed carving on all 4 concave faces & a turned beaded edge
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Irish Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Rare 19th Century English Writing Desk
By Holland & Sons
Located in London, GB
by concealed spring operated buttons: the writing surface edged with a gilt bronze guard cast with
Category
Antique 1860s English Louis XV Desks
Materials
Ormolu
Rococo 18th Century Yew and Elm Bureau Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
slightly concave shaped fall. Fall rests on pull out barers and gives a writing height of 31 inches
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Desks
Materials
Elm, Yew
19th Century Japanned English Victorian Papier Mâché Mother of Pearl Desk Set
Located in Forney, TX
gilt bronze hinged lids, resting atop two velvet lined bases, a concave pen try makes for easy writing
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Desk Sets
Materials
Crystal, Bronze, Other
H 4.75 in W 9.75 in D 7.25 in
19th Century Satinwood and Inlaid Carlton House Desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
green leather writing surface decorated with blind and gilt tooling, either end of the desk there are
Category
Antique 1890s British Edwardian Desks
Materials
Satinwood
Antique Kingwood French Louis XV Marquetry Inlaid Cylinder Desk
By François Linke
Located in Parkesburg, PA
Kingwood Marquetry inlay through out, slide out leather surface writing area, brass top gallery
Category
Antique 1850s French Louis XV Desks
Materials
Kingwood
Fabulous Quality Early 20th Century Mahogany and Inlaid Carlton House Desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
A fabulous quality freestanding early 20th Century mahogany and inlaid Carlton house desk, the
Category
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Desks
Materials
Mahogany
H 24 in W 47.75 in D 24 in
French 18th Century Walnut Slant-Front Desk on Three-Drawer Commode en Arbalète
Located in Atlanta, GA
the writing area, showcasing three concave drawers sitting above three small open shelves and a hidden
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Desks
Materials
Walnut
H 36.75 in W 41.5 in D 20.5 in
Brass Arc Pen Tray by Stem Design
Located in Geneve, CH
linear piece with an elevated concave surface graciously exhibits any writing instrument and demonstrates
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2010s Indian Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Brass Arc Pen Trays by Stem Design
Located in Geneve, CH
close.
The linear piece with an elevated concave surface graciously exhibits any writing instrument and
Category
2010s Indian Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Aluminum Arc Pen Trays by Stem Design
Located in Geneve, CH
hold close.
The linear piece with an elevated concave surface graciously exhibits any writing
Category
2010s Indian Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Aluminum
Hepplewhite Serpentine Kneehole Table, 18th Century
Located in Southall, GB
kneehole dressing or writing table.
The table has three drawers and two cupboards to the front and a
Category
Antique 18th Century English Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Antique English Mahogany Campaign Style Lap Desk Writing Box
Located in Forney, TX
A lovely antique English mahogany campaign style travel desk / writing slope box with beautifully
Category
Antique 19th Century English Campaign Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
18th Century Baroque Secretary or Writing Desk in Walnut
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Exceptional Baroque secretary or writing desk, probably from southern Germany, around 1760.
The
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Antique 18th Century German Baroque Secretaires
Materials
Nutwood, Walnut, Pine
Antique Victorian Eastlake Cherry Drop Front Secretary Writing Desk 61"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian drop front secretary or library writing desk. Made of cherry featuring Eastlake
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Antique Late 19th Century Eastlake Secretaires
Materials
Cherry
19th Century English Victorian Campaign Style Travel Desk Writing Box
Located in Forney, TX
A antique Victorian era English campaign style brass bound mahogany portable lap desk / writing
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Italian Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Wood Console Table or Writing Desk
Located in Firenze, IT
This Italian early 20th century cherrywood console table or writing desk is a fine Art Nouveau
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Console Tables
Materials
Wood
H 30.71 in W 42.52 in D 20.87 in
Antique 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in Round Top, TX
piece. The top features a convex center door flanked by spiral columns with smaller concave doors on the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Fine French Louis XV Bureau Dos D' Ane/ Secretaire/ Desk
Located in Westport, CT
top drawers are concaved flattering the undulating movement of the desk, when the fall front top is
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
Antique Pine Roll Top Desk Bureau from Sweden circa 1840
Located in Round Top, TX
roll top opens and the top "drawer" becomes the desk top writing surface.
The interior reveals a
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Secretaires
Materials
Pine
English George III Mahogany Secretary Desk and Bookcase, 18th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
1995 at Sotheby's in New York.
The desk features a concave cornice with a delightful drop-bead molding
Category
Antique 18th Century English George III Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Antique Danish Late Empire Secretary Bureau
Located in Kastrup, DK
Late empire secretary bureau in mahogany veneered oak with beautiful grain.
In 2 parts.
Desk top
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Antique Early 19th Century European Empire Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
A Napoléon III Gilt-Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain-Mounted Bonheur Du Jour
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
superstructure above a desk base with central pullout frieze drawer fitted with a writing slide. The precious
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets
Materials
Ormolu
H 57.49 in W 46.46 in D 25.99 in
18th Century Queen Anne Double Dome Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase
Located in London, GB
attractive fall. Inside the fall there is a gold tooled leather writing surface in green which has been inset
Category
Antique 1720s Queen Anne Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
Antique Empire Cylinder-Top Secretary with Bookcase in Burled Ash
Located in Miami, FL
vertical document drawers. A sliding desk drawer offers a wood writing surface that was originally in baize
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Scandinavian Empire Secretaires
Materials
Ash, Burl
English Corner Desk Writing Table Bevan Funnell Mahogany Antique Vintage
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
A fine quality mahogany corner writing desk by Bevan Funnell.
The triangular shaped chamfered
Category
20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 31.03 in W 59.41 in D 34.57 in
Early 19th Century Charles X Writing Table
Located in Paris, FR
An elegant writing table from the Charles X period, veneered with lemon tree and amaranth. The
Category
Antique 1820s French Charles X Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Exceptional Quality Pedestal Desk
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Antique desk made of exceptionally fine mahogany with concave front and old green skiver. The
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Mid-Century Floating Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
Handsome American Modern floating desk in deep espresso walnut. Two open compartments beneath
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
A George III partners desk.
Located in New York, NY
supports.
The design for this unusual desk, with its interplay of convex and concave
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Floating Oak Desk by Alex Panter
Located in London, GB
concave and convex lines.
Dimensions H. 750mm, L. 1830mm, D. 720mm.
This desk is the first and so
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21st Century and Contemporary British Desks and Writing Tables
Late 19th Century Victorian Inlaid Rosewood Writing Desk by Collinson and Lock
Located in Poling, West Sussex
A very fine quality writing table by the prestigious London firm of cabinet makers, Collinson and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Desks
Materials
Rosewood
H 38.98 in W 47.64 in D 23.63 in
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the concave writing desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A concave writing desk — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a concave writing desk, we have 138 options in-stock, while there are 6 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect concave writing desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A concave writing desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Victorian and Empire styles are sought with frequency. A well-made concave writing desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Ivan Paradisi, Dassi and Paul Frankl are consistently popular.
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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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