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Kaare Klint Mahogany Desk with Pull-Out Writing Surfaces, Designed 1949
Located in Kastrup, DK
writing surface for added functionality. The desk features its original brass fittings, locks, and keys. A
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Kaare Klint Mahogany Desk with Pull-Out Writing Surfaces, Designed 1949
Kaare Klint Mahogany Desk with Pull-Out Writing Surfaces, Designed 1949

Kaare Klint Mahogany Desk with Pull-Out Writing Surfaces, Designed 1949

$9,112
H 29.93 in W 59.06 in D 29.93 in
Louis XVI-Style Mahogany Desk with Leather Writing Surface & Pull-Out Extensions
Located in Eindhoven, NL
gold-tooled leather writing surface, exhibiting minor scratches consistent with age and use. It offers
Category

Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Louis XVI-Style Mahogany Desk with Leather Writing Surface & Pull-Out Extensions
Louis XVI-Style Mahogany Desk with Leather Writing Surface & Pull-Out Extensions

Louis XVI-Style Mahogany Desk with Leather Writing Surface & Pull-Out Extensions

$2,938
H 30.71 in W 71.66 in D 27.56 in
Louis XVI writing desk with pull-out surface, featuring an inlaid compass rose
Located in Cesena, FC
Elegant Louis XVI writing desk with pull-out writing surface, inlaid on the top with a compass rose
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Maple

Louis XVI writing desk with pull-out surface, featuring an inlaid compass rose
Louis XVI writing desk with pull-out surface, featuring an inlaid compass rose

Louis XVI writing desk with pull-out surface, featuring an inlaid compass rose

$35,264
H 31.5 in W 43.71 in D 22.84 in
French Writing Table on Casters, Pull-Out Gilt-Tooled Leather Top
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French writing table on casters, pull-out gilt-tooled leather top above a drawer, two storage
Category

20th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

French Writing Table on Casters, Pull-Out Gilt-Tooled Leather Top
French Writing Table on Casters, Pull-Out Gilt-Tooled Leather Top

French Writing Table on Casters, Pull-Out Gilt-Tooled Leather Top

$3,600
H 32 in W 21.75 in D 13.82 in
Italian 1820s Walnut and Mahogany Desk with Five Drawers, Pull-out and Banding
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian walnut and mahogany desk from circa 1820 with dark brown leather pull-out drawer, five
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Walnut

Italian 1820s Walnut and Mahogany Desk with Five Drawers, Pull-out and Banding
Italian 1820s Walnut and Mahogany Desk with Five Drawers, Pull-out and Banding

Italian 1820s Walnut and Mahogany Desk with Five Drawers, Pull-out and Banding

$7,950
H 34.25 in W 51.75 in D 25.5 in
French Marble Top Writing Table, Tooled-Leather Writing Surface, on Casters
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Marble-Top Writing Table on Casters, Pull-Out Drawer, Gilt Tooled-Leather Writing Surface
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

French Marble Top Writing Table, Tooled-Leather Writing Surface, on Casters
French Marble Top Writing Table, Tooled-Leather Writing Surface, on Casters

French Marble Top Writing Table, Tooled-Leather Writing Surface, on Casters

$4,800
H 31 in W 21.63 in D 12.75 in
French Charles X Writing Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
. Remarkably, the desk still features its original leather writing surface, which unlocks to reveal four
Category

Antique 19th Century French Charles X Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

French Charles X Writing Desk
French Charles X Writing Desk

French Charles X Writing Desk

$44,500
H 34 in W 23.88 in D 20.88 in
High Adjustable Architect's Desk, Writing Desk, circa 1800
Located in Greven, DE
accommodate the four supports which ensure that the upper part of the work surface can be raised. The desk
Category

Antique Early 1800s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

High Adjustable Architect's Desk, Writing Desk, circa 1800
High Adjustable Architect's Desk, Writing Desk, circa 1800

High Adjustable Architect's Desk, Writing Desk, circa 1800

$7,875
H 30.71 in W 33.08 in D 19.69 in
Louis XVI French Antique Writing Desk
Located in Austin, TX
sophisticated yet practical storage. On the right hand side of the desk is a pull out leaf for extended writing
Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI French Antique Writing Desk
Louis XVI French Antique Writing Desk

Louis XVI French Antique Writing Desk

$4,550
H 30 in W 52.25 in D 29 in
Inlaid Teak Writing Desk from India
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful writing desk, handcrafted in India out of aged teak wood and responsibly sourced animal
Category

1990s Indian Anglo-Indian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bone, Teak

Inlaid Teak Writing Desk from India
Inlaid Teak Writing Desk from India

Inlaid Teak Writing Desk from India

$3,500
H 30 in W 48 in D 30 in
Early 19th century Regency davenport writing desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
leather writing surface. Top opens to reveal a richly colored interior with 2 drawers. Writing slope lifts
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Palisander

Early 19th century Regency davenport writing desk
Early 19th century Regency davenport writing desk

Early 19th century Regency davenport writing desk

$3,149
H 34 in W 22.5 in D 21.5 in
Danish Rosewood Writing Desk by Bernhard Pedersen
By Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in Toledo, OH
back to expose the desk. The interior has a pull out writing surface. This piece is in excellent
Category

Vintage 1960s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Rosewood Writing Desk by Bernhard Pedersen
Danish Rosewood Writing Desk by Bernhard Pedersen

Danish Rosewood Writing Desk by Bernhard Pedersen

$3,700
H 38 in W 35 in D 18 in
Diminutive Country French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
-out writing surface above the drawer that is 16 inches long. The top and sides of the desk have a
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Diminutive Country French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table Desk
Diminutive Country French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table Desk

Diminutive Country French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table Desk

$3,500
H 29 in W 34 in D 21.75 in
Vintage Teak Writing Desk By Peter Hvidt for John Stuart
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A vintage writing desk crafted in teak with metal legs featuring a single bay with 4 pull out
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Vintage Teak Writing Desk By Peter Hvidt for John Stuart
Vintage Teak Writing Desk By Peter Hvidt for John Stuart

Vintage Teak Writing Desk By Peter Hvidt for John Stuart

$2,400
H 28.75 in W 43.25 in D 25.5 in
Antique Correspondence Desk, Scottish Oak Writing Table, Gothic Taste, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique correspondence desk. A Scottish, oak writing table in Gothic revival taste
Category

Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Correspondence Desk, Scottish Oak Writing Table, Gothic Taste, Victorian
Antique Correspondence Desk, Scottish Oak Writing Table, Gothic Taste, Victorian

Antique Correspondence Desk, Scottish Oak Writing Table, Gothic Taste, Victorian

$8,730
H 45.08 in W 29.53 in D 20.08 in
1960s Rattan And Formica Right Sided Writing Desk With Matching Chair
Located in Monrovia, CA
1960s Rattan And Formica Right Sided Writing Desk With Matching Chair. 1960s Rattan Desk With
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Grasscloth, Bamboo, Formica, Wood

1960s Rattan And Formica Right Sided Writing Desk With Matching Chair
1960s Rattan And Formica Right Sided Writing Desk With Matching Chair

1960s Rattan And Formica Right Sided Writing Desk With Matching Chair

$1,450 / set
H 29.5 in W 39.25 in D 18.25 in
Antique French Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlay Petite Demilune Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
top, green leather pull out writing surface, inlaid all the way around, bronze ormolu, no key, but
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique French Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlay Petite Demilune Writing Desk
Antique French Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlay Petite Demilune Writing Desk

Antique French Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlay Petite Demilune Writing Desk

$3,200
H 37.5 in W 29.5 in D 20 in
French Antique Art Deco Macassar Bureau Plat Writing Desk circa 1930
Located in Shippensburg, PA
. Measurements: 28 1/2" D x 30 1/4" H x 53 1/4" W; pull out writing surface adds approximately 15" to the overall
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Antique Art Deco Macassar Bureau Plat Writing Desk circa 1930
French Antique Art Deco Macassar Bureau Plat Writing Desk circa 1930

French Antique Art Deco Macassar Bureau Plat Writing Desk circa 1930

$6,900
H 30.25 in W 53.25 in D 28.5 in
English George III Mahogany & Leather Pedestal “Rent” Writing Desk ca. 1800
Located in Shippensburg, PA
to access the compartments below, the leather writing surface must be pulled back into place
Category

Antique 19th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

English George III Mahogany & Leather Pedestal “Rent” Writing Desk ca. 1800
English George III Mahogany & Leather Pedestal “Rent” Writing Desk ca. 1800

English George III Mahogany & Leather Pedestal “Rent” Writing Desk ca. 1800

$9,500
H 30.63 in W 49.75 in D 27 in
French Rococo Louis XV Distress Paint Dressing Table Vanity Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Rococo Louis XV Style Distress Painted Dressing Table / Writing Desk. Item features
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

French Rococo Louis XV Distress Paint Dressing Table Vanity Ladies Writing Desk
French Rococo Louis XV Distress Paint Dressing Table Vanity Ladies Writing Desk

French Rococo Louis XV Distress Paint Dressing Table Vanity Ladies Writing Desk

$4,800
H 31 in W 41.75 in D 29.25 in
Fontana Arte Free-Standing Writing Desk in Walnut Burl and Brass
By Fontana Arte
Located in Waalwijk, NL
desk includes additional pull-out shelves on both sides. From a stylistic standpoint, Fontana Arte’s
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Fontana Arte Free-Standing Writing Desk in Walnut Burl and Brass
Fontana Arte Free-Standing Writing Desk in Walnut Burl and Brass

Fontana Arte Free-Standing Writing Desk in Walnut Burl and Brass

$91,500
H 29.34 in W 53.55 in D 26.78 in
Rare Exquisite Maple Small Writing Desk or Dressing Table with White Marble
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Exquisite and rare versatile writing desk or dressing table of lively grained maple having inlay
Category

Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Rare Exquisite Maple Small Writing Desk or Dressing Table with White Marble
Rare Exquisite Maple Small Writing Desk or Dressing Table with White Marble

Rare Exquisite Maple Small Writing Desk or Dressing Table with White Marble

$2,970 Sale Price
40% Off
H 40 in W 34 in D 18 in
19th C., 1800's Antique Desk, Writing, French Henri II Style, Carved, Oak!!
Located in Austin, TX
fitted with five drawers, above a pull-out writing surface, four drawers below, including one with a
Category

Antique 19th Century French Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

19th C., 1800's Antique Desk, Writing, French Henri II Style, Carved, Oak!!
19th C., 1800's Antique Desk, Writing, French Henri II Style, Carved, Oak!!

19th C., 1800's Antique Desk, Writing, French Henri II Style, Carved, Oak!!

$2,970
H 46.25 in W 51 in D 35.5 in
18th C. Louis XVI Marble Writing Table
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
writing table, with flip top with marble work surface, and drawer with pull out leather writing surface
Category

Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

18th C. Louis XVI Marble Writing Table
18th C. Louis XVI Marble Writing Table

18th C. Louis XVI Marble Writing Table

$3,990
H 29 in W 24 in D 14 in
Antique English Mahogany Carved Library Table with Lopers for Expanding Surface
Located in Chicago, IL
desk. The surface of the mahogany does have many mild cosmetic issues, although structurally the
Category

Antique 1880s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Antique English Mahogany Carved Library Table with Lopers for Expanding Surface
Antique English Mahogany Carved Library Table with Lopers for Expanding Surface

Antique English Mahogany Carved Library Table with Lopers for Expanding Surface

$3,500
H 32.5 in W 71.25 in D 40 in
Early 19th Century Sheraton Satinwood Writing Table
Located in Worcester, GB
Early 19th Century Sheraton Satinwood Writing Table with Pull-Out Slide and Screen A fine quality
Category

Antique 19th Century European Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Early 19th Century Sheraton Satinwood Writing Table
Early 19th Century Sheraton Satinwood Writing Table

Early 19th Century Sheraton Satinwood Writing Table

$4,762
H 29.93 in W 21.66 in D 19.49 in
Antique French Ormolu Mounted Escritoire Writing Bureau
Located in London, GB
writing surface. There is a good amount of work space and storage space, this is practical as well as very
Category

Antique 1890s British Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Ormolu Mounted Escritoire Writing Bureau
Antique French Ormolu Mounted Escritoire Writing Bureau

Antique French Ormolu Mounted Escritoire Writing Bureau

$2,731
H 42.92 in W 32.29 in D 22.05 in
19th Century Satinwood Ladies Writing Table
Located in Martlesham, GB
surface decorated with blind tooling, decorative stepped sides which has secret pull out compartments
Category

Antique 1890s British Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

19th Century Satinwood Ladies Writing Table
19th Century Satinwood Ladies Writing Table

19th Century Satinwood Ladies Writing Table

$6,793
H 35 in W 31 in D 19.5 in
Period French Directior Leather Topped Writing Table.
Located in Hudson, NY
professionally waxed and polished out to maximize its fine old surface. While a writing table it is of a scale
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Period French Directior Leather Topped Writing Table.
Period French Directior Leather Topped Writing Table.

Period French Directior Leather Topped Writing Table.

$4,850
H 31 in W 40.25 in D 25 in
Antique Liegoise Writing Table with 2 Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Liegoise writing table with 2 drawers is a splendid example of the time-honored traditions
Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Liegoise Writing Table with 2 Drawers
Antique Liegoise Writing Table with 2 Drawers

Antique Liegoise Writing Table with 2 Drawers

$3,700
H 30 in W 54.5 in D 41 in
19th century mahogany carlton house desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
and gold tooling.  Writing surface pulls out for individual positioning.  Wide drawer above the knee
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th century mahogany carlton house desk
19th century mahogany carlton house desk

19th century mahogany carlton house desk

$5,757
H 39.5 in W 48 in D 24 in
Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
workspace. The desk features a convenient pull-out drawer in the middle, providing essential storage space
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk
Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk

Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk

$3,450
H 29.5 in W 60 in D 29.25 in
19th Century Satinwood Ladies Writing Table in the Sheraton Style
Located in Martlesham, GB
green leather writing surface decorated with gold and blind tooling, this can slide back to reveal a
Category

Antique 1890s British Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

19th Century Satinwood Ladies Writing Table in the Sheraton Style
19th Century Satinwood Ladies Writing Table in the Sheraton Style

19th Century Satinwood Ladies Writing Table in the Sheraton Style

$3,911
H 43 in W 20.75 in D 16 in
William IV 19th century shaped davenport desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
, complete with pen tray and original ink bottles.  Top surface pulls forward to allow the space to sit at
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

William IV 19th century shaped davenport desk
William IV 19th century shaped davenport desk

William IV 19th century shaped davenport desk

$2,189
H 33.5 in W 25 in D 21.5 in
19th Century Small Empire Desk, France
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
period. Although compact in size, the desk is highly practical, featuring pull-out side extensions that
Category

Antique 1840s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Small Empire Desk, France
19th Century Small Empire Desk, France

19th Century Small Empire Desk, France

$2,938
H 30.32 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
French Ebonised Pedestal Desk Circa 1900
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
escutcheons. Having an inset, tooled old leather writing surface. There are pull out slides to either side
Category

Antique Early 1900s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Ebonised Pedestal Desk Circa 1900
French Ebonised Pedestal Desk Circa 1900

French Ebonised Pedestal Desk Circa 1900

$6,313
H 31.5 in W 62.6 in D 37.41 in
Queen Anne Style Mahogany Partners Desk
Located in Trenton, NJ
decorative drawer pulls add period-accurate detail and contribute to the desk’s overall elegance. The desk
Category

20th Century Unknown Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Queen Anne Style Mahogany Partners Desk
Queen Anne Style Mahogany Partners Desk

Queen Anne Style Mahogany Partners Desk

$1,295
H 30 in W 54 in D 36.25 in
19th Century Louis Philippe Mahogany Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
righthand drawer with working lock and key. Large writing surface with additional 10.5" pull-out extensions
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Louis Philippe Mahogany Desk
19th Century Louis Philippe Mahogany Desk

19th Century Louis Philippe Mahogany Desk

$3,500
H 29.75 in W 51 in D 25.5 in
Mid-Century Walnut Large Executive Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
pencil drawer flanked by 2 pull out writing shelves for extra workspace. Five storage drawers below, all
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Walnut Large Executive Desk
Mid-Century Walnut Large Executive Desk

Mid-Century Walnut Large Executive Desk

$4,995
H 29.5 in W 60 in D 33 in
Gianfranco Frattini Mod. 804 Rolltop Desk
By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Munich, DE
top that hides small drawers and a pull out leather writing surface. Front side with ten drawers and
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Gianfranco Frattini Mod. 804 Rolltop Desk
Gianfranco Frattini Mod. 804 Rolltop Desk

Gianfranco Frattini Mod. 804 Rolltop Desk

$7,052
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 25.6 in
Danish Modern Roll Top Desk with 7 Drawers
Located in Freehold, NJ
finish, three small drawers up top, open storage above, draw leaf writing surface, four dovetailed large
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Roll Top Desk with 7 Drawers
Danish Modern Roll Top Desk with 7 Drawers

Danish Modern Roll Top Desk with 7 Drawers

$475 Sale Price
50% Off
H 38 in W 35.75 in D 19 in
Antique French Louis XVI Style Cylinder Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Striking antique French cylinder desk with many drawers and compartments. Pull out leather writing
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique French Louis XVI Style Cylinder Desk
Antique French Louis XVI Style Cylinder Desk

Antique French Louis XVI Style Cylinder Desk

$12,500
H 48 in W 62 in D 27.5 in
French 19th Century Antique Satinwood Bureau / Desk
Located in London, GB
writing surface which pulls out when needed. In excellent antique condition, this piece has an authentic
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

French 19th Century Antique Satinwood Bureau / Desk
French 19th Century Antique Satinwood Bureau / Desk

French 19th Century Antique Satinwood Bureau / Desk

$1,921
H 41.34 in W 31.89 in D 20.48 in
Vintage Curved Walnut Art Deco Executive Desk
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Lehigh Leopold, John Widdicomb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
desk. Featuring an eye-catching rounded writing surface atop a unique, yet sturdy, T-shaped base, this
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Curved Walnut Art Deco Executive Desk
Vintage Curved Walnut Art Deco Executive Desk

Vintage Curved Walnut Art Deco Executive Desk

$1,800 Sale Price
25% Off
H 29 in W 52 in D 32 in
18th c. English Architect's Desk/Library Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
grained single board top with molded edge over single wide drawer with pull out and drop-down writing
Category

Antique 1760s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th c. English Architect's Desk/Library Table
18th c. English Architect's Desk/Library Table

18th c. English Architect's Desk/Library Table

$9,500
H 33 in W 37 in D 23.5 in
Louis XVI Style Pietre Dure Mounted Ebonised Writing Table, circa 1870
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
part of the table has a pullout / pull-out writing slide with a dark blue leather writing surface
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Agate, Bronze

Louis XVI Style Pietre Dure Mounted Ebonised Writing Table, circa 1870
Louis XVI Style Pietre Dure Mounted Ebonised Writing Table, circa 1870

Louis XVI Style Pietre Dure Mounted Ebonised Writing Table, circa 1870

$57,645
H 59.06 in W 47.64 in D 23.63 in
Large 19th Century French Carved Oak Partners Desk
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
functionality, featuring a newly tooled black leather writing surface and ample storage, making it both a
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Large 19th Century French Carved Oak Partners Desk
Large 19th Century French Carved Oak Partners Desk

Large 19th Century French Carved Oak Partners Desk

$13,450
H 29.93 in W 78.75 in D 55.12 in
French Empire Mahogany Gilt Bronze Gentleman's Desk
Located in New York, NY
touch of opulence, creating a luxurious workspace. The two pull-out side desk tops provide additional
Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Mahogany Gilt Bronze Gentleman's Desk
French Empire Mahogany Gilt Bronze Gentleman's Desk

French Empire Mahogany Gilt Bronze Gentleman's Desk

$24,000
H 29.5 in W 78.625 in D 39.375 in
Sleek & Stylish Scandanavian Mid Century Boomerang Desk
By Lelangs Mobelfabrik
Located in Portlaoise, IE
used as a dry bar or for additional storage along with the adjoining open shelf. The desk top surface
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Sleek & Stylish Scandanavian Mid Century Boomerang Desk
Sleek & Stylish Scandanavian Mid Century Boomerang Desk

Sleek & Stylish Scandanavian Mid Century Boomerang Desk

$5,818
H 29.14 in W 53.94 in D 31.5 in
Florence Knoll Walnut Executive Desk for Knoll Associates
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This vintage executive walnut desk, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates Inc. in the
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Florence Knoll Walnut Executive Desk for Knoll Associates
Florence Knoll Walnut Executive Desk for Knoll Associates

Florence Knoll Walnut Executive Desk for Knoll Associates

$4,995
H 28.75 in W 60 in D 34 in
Teak and Leather Desk by Finn Hansen, c. 1980
Located in Brooklyn, NY
chocolate leather top and pull out trays for maximum tabletop surfaces. Both cabinets feature drawers and
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Teak

Teak and Leather Desk by Finn Hansen, c. 1980
Teak and Leather Desk by Finn Hansen, c. 1980

Teak and Leather Desk by Finn Hansen, c. 1980

$10,500
H 30 in W 72 in D 35 in
Jacques Adnet Iron and Oak Desk, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
writing surface. Smaller shelves made of walnut slats flank both sides for more storage. A single maple
Category

Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Jacques Adnet Iron and Oak Desk, 1950s France
Jacques Adnet Iron and Oak Desk, 1950s France

Jacques Adnet Iron and Oak Desk, 1950s France

$45,000
H 29 in W 54.5 in D 26 in
Gianfranco Frattini 804 Rolltop desk for Bernini, 1962
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Misinto, IT
, the 804 transitions from a piece of furniture into a practical writing desk. This change in function
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Gianfranco Frattini 804 Rolltop desk for Bernini, 1962
Gianfranco Frattini 804 Rolltop desk for Bernini, 1962

Gianfranco Frattini 804 Rolltop desk for Bernini, 1962

$11,754
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 25.6 in
Minimal Danish Designed Teak Desk By Peter Hvidt
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Oakland, CA
Moblefabrik, circa 1960 Denmark, is constructed with a four-drawer design including pull-out glass writing
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Minimal Danish Designed Teak Desk By Peter Hvidt
Minimal Danish Designed Teak Desk By Peter Hvidt

Minimal Danish Designed Teak Desk By Peter Hvidt

$3,950
H 28.75 in W 43.3 in D 25.5 in
Vintage Flame Mahogany & Crossbanded Pedestal Desk 20th Century
Located in London, GB
triple inset gold tooled leather writing surface, the drawers are oak lined and fitted with brass "drop
Category

Vintage 1980s Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Flame Mahogany & Crossbanded Pedestal Desk 20th Century
Vintage Flame Mahogany & Crossbanded Pedestal Desk 20th Century

Vintage Flame Mahogany & Crossbanded Pedestal Desk 20th Century

$5,215
H 30.32 in W 60.24 in D 36.23 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Executive Desk with Sculptural Base
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, Macassar ebony veneer, aluminum, Italy, 1960s This mid-century modern desk, designed
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Italian Executive Desk with Sculptural Base
Mid-Century Modern Italian Executive Desk with Sculptural Base

Mid-Century Modern Italian Executive Desk with Sculptural Base

$11,000
H 29.14 in W 80.91 in D 35.44 in
Portuguese Style Ebonized Spinet Secretary Desk by Tommy Bahama
By Tommy Bahama
Located in Rio Vista, CA
style case has a flip top opening to reveal a pull-out writing table with a leather surface and small
Category

20th Century Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Portuguese Style Ebonized Spinet Secretary Desk by Tommy Bahama
Portuguese Style Ebonized Spinet Secretary Desk by Tommy Bahama

Portuguese Style Ebonized Spinet Secretary Desk by Tommy Bahama

$2,800
H 35 in W 50 in D 24 in
Pair of early 20th Century mahogany Carlton house desk's
Located in Martlesham, GB
shelf inside, there is a pull out writing slide with a black leather writing surface decorated with
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of early 20th Century mahogany Carlton house desk's
Pair of early 20th Century mahogany Carlton house desk's

Pair of early 20th Century mahogany Carlton house desk's

$21,273
H 41 in W 48 in D 24 in
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Desk Pull Out Writing Surface For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal desk pull out writing surface for your home. Each desk pull out writing surface for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and mahogany. Find 187 options for an antique or vintage desk pull out writing surface now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer desk pull out writing surface, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A desk pull out writing surface made by Louis XVI designers — as well as those associated with louis xv — is very popular. Gianfranco Frattini, François Linke and Bernini each produced at least one beautiful desk pull out writing surface that is worth considering.

How Much is a Desk Pull Out Writing Surface?

Prices for a desk pull out writing surface start at $950 and top out at $220,408 with the average selling for $5,480.
Questions About Desk Pull Out Writing Surface
  • What was the term in French furniture for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    In 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.