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Olivette Dark Wood Writing Desk
By Cafedesart
Located in Milan, IT
Blending form with function, this elegant desk is the perfect sophisticated pick for the office
Category

2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Olivette Dark Wood Writing Desk
Olivette Dark Wood Writing Desk
H 31.5 in W 74.81 in D 31.5 in
Antique Correspondence Desk, English, Library, Writing Table, Cotswold School
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage correspondence desk. An English, solid teak library or writing table in the
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Mid-20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Rosewood Writing Desk, Erik Riisager Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Denmark, 1950
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Erik Riisager Hansen 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rosewood Writing Desk, Erik Riisager Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Denmark, 1950s This rare
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Swedish Art Moderne Black Writing Desk with Zebra Hide Insert
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fabulous black lacquered writing desk with bookcase and lockable cabinet on front and curved
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cowhide, Leather, Wood

Rare Ico Parisi for Fratelli Rizzi Writing Desk in Chestnut
By Ico Parisi, Fratelli Rizzi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ico Parisi for Fratelli Rizzi, Intimiano, writing desk, cat. no, '1950.56', chestnut, Italy, 1950
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chestnut

French Louis XVI Kingwood Veneer, Ormolu, and Red Leather Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XVI style (19th century) writing desk with kingwood veneer, a rectangular red leather
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Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Kingwood

21st Century Antigua Writing Desk in Carbalho by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
By Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Writing desk with top and chest of drawers in glossy grey color. Under-desktop covered with leather
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

1930s, Italian Art Deco Desk Writing Table Four Drawers in Blond Walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1930s Italian Art Deco desk writing table four drawers in blond walnut, wax polished, rubber top
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Gervasoni Writing Desk in Black Lacquer with Wooden Feet by Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
walnut available natural or in black, white, grey, ocean or dove-grey. Writing desk in American walnut
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Lacquer

21st Century Akbar Writing Desk in Wood and Leather by Etro Home Interiors
By Etro Home Interiors, Etro
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Institutional tones and rigorous lines for the first desk of ETRO Home Interiors. The protagonist
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

1954, Coen de Vries for Devo Wooden Writing Desk with Red Drawer and Formica Top
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
, visible wear. This is a beautiful little wooden writing desk with original formica desktop and elegant
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Formica, Wood, Paint

The Source Handcrafted Live Egde Ancient 140 Year Walnut L-Shaped Desktop
Located in København N, DK
do they feel when they join together to form a clear, turbulent river? A desk made of walnut
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21st Century and Contemporary European Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing...

Materials

Steel

Stelvio Desk
By Garbarino Collections
Located in Milan, IT
Inspired by 1950s Italian design, this sleek desk will add a stylish flair to any space with its
Category

2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

Stelvio Desk
Stelvio Desk
H 28.75 in W 48.43 in D 23.63 in
Mid-Century Folding Desk Magic Box Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
A desk with incredible form and presence. This attractive original magic box desk, cabinet/desk
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Folding Desk Magic Box Desk
Mid-Century Folding Desk Magic Box Desk
H 45.3 in W 64.5 in D 20.38 in
Intersekt Desk
Located in Dubai, AE
assembly for the creation of this desk. Each intersection is outlined with a millimetrical grove around
Category

2010s Emirian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Limestone

Intersekt Desk
Intersekt Desk
H 29.93 in W 70.87 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Classroom Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage classroom desk and chair that has been beautifully refinished. The chair rests on a
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Classroom Desk
Vintage Classroom Desk
H 29 in W 34 in D 24 in
Transitional Modern Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
Stardust Transitional desk, for moments of reflection, this desk adds a note of glamour in our
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Transitional Modern Desk
Transitional Modern Desk
H 30 in W 62 in D 26 in
Industrial Live Edge Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Absolutely fantastic writing desk, seamlessly blending nature and machine. A sturdy live edge slab
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Industrial Live Edge Desk
Industrial Live Edge Desk
H 30.5 in W 45.5 in D 22 in
Mid-Century Walnut Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern desk made by the Indiana Desk Company. Large walnut desktop and five drawers
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Walnut Desk
Mid-Century Walnut Desk
H 28.75 in W 60.25 in D 30 in
American Chippendale Secretary Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Chippendale style drop front dresser with hidden desk. Cherry wood dresser with brass
Category

20th Century Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

American Chippendale Secretary Desk
American Chippendale Secretary Desk
H 39.25 in W 36 in D 19 in
EM Desk by DUVALD Contemporary Vanity Desk Handcrafted in Denmark. Mirror.
By Örn Duvald, DUVALD
Located in Gentofte, DK
EM Desk manifests a unique design language and functionality, combining in one desk both work and
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Other

JO Desk by DUVALD Contemporary Desk Handcrafted in Denmark. Hardwood, steel
By Örn Duvald
Located in Gentofte, DK
The desk explores tactility in a working environment. Modern work life is digital and rather one
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Scandinavian Modern Teak Executive Desk
By Jesper International
Located in Trenton, NJ
desktop provides ample room for productivity and organization. What truly sets this desk apart is its eco
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian Modern Teak Executive Desk
Scandinavian Modern Teak Executive Desk
H 28.5 in W 70 in D 33.75 in
Midcentury Danish Teak Drafting Desk
By Nordisk Andels-Eksport
Located in Baltimore, MD
can work as a regular desktop or a professional drafting table. This is a truly unique desk. The top
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Danish Teak Drafting Desk
Midcentury Danish Teak Drafting Desk
H 29 in W 51.5 in D 24 in
Modern White Lacquered Executive Desk
Located in North York, ON
continental USA. Measures: Overall Desk: W: 74” H: 31.75” D: 32” Desktop Space: W: 70” H: 30” D: 29.5”.
Category

2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Modern White Lacquered Executive Desk
Modern White Lacquered Executive Desk
H 31.75 in W 74 in D 32 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Newly refinished vintage American desk with unique features that are sure to impress! Featuring
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak, Walnut

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk
H 30 in W 52 in D 24 in
Art Deco Macassar Executive Desk
Located in North York, ON
Art deco macassar executive desk. France, circa 1940’s. This iconic, stunning art deco creation is
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Art Deco Macassar Executive Desk
Art Deco Macassar Executive Desk
H 39.5 in W 84 in D 35.25 in
Keys Desk by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Keys Desk by Phase Design Dimensions: D 55.9 x W 127 x H 73.7 cm. Materials: Spandrel glass top
Category

2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Keys Desk by Phase Design
Keys Desk by Phase Design
H 29.02 in W 50.01 in D 22.01 in
Rare Johan Tapp for Gumps Desk
By Johan Tapp, Gumps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Johan Tapp designed this beautiful writing desk, constructed of Koa wood for San Francisco emporium
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Rare Johan Tapp for Gumps Desk
Rare Johan Tapp for Gumps Desk
H 31 in W 44 in D 28 in
Stand/Sit Desk or Worktable
Located in VUGHT, NL
-stand (desk) workplace is a Firenze (Italy) photo studio tripod from the 1960s, which later became known
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Stand/Sit Desk or Worktable
Stand/Sit Desk or Worktable
H 86.62 in W 39.38 in D 35.44 in
A Victorian Rosewood Desk By Maple & Co
By Maple & Co.
Located in Accrington, GB
rosewood veneers, four desktop drawers with brass galleries, two large drawers, original leather writing
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

A Victorian Rosewood Desk By Maple & Co
A Victorian Rosewood Desk By Maple & Co
H 38.59 in W 40.16 in D 22.45 in
Hans Von Klier Desk for Skipper
By Hans Von Klier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning executive chrome and walnut desk by Hans Von Klier for Skipper. Made in Italy. Massive
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Hans Von Klier Desk for Skipper
Hans Von Klier Desk for Skipper
H 29.88 in W 78.63 in D 39.25 in
Unique Midcentury Style Floating Top Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Italian style desk makes a unique and stylish workspace for home or office. Two sets of
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Unique Midcentury Style Floating Top Desk
Unique Midcentury Style Floating Top Desk
H 30.25 in W 59.25 in D 27.5 in
Mid-Century Executive Desk by John Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant mid-century vintage desk from skilled craftsmen of Grand Rapids' John Widdicomb Fine
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Neo Classic Inspired Modern Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
desk crafted of Fumed Figured Tiger Maple. The desktop is distinguished by an inset work surface with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Desk by Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Highland, IN
This desk by T.H. Robsjo-Gibbings for Widdicomb has a strong architectural quality and great
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Gampel-Stoll Elephant Desk in Kidney Form
By Gampel-Stoll
Located in Norwalk, CT
Gampell-Stoll furniture offers the penultimate in whimsical, exotic themed furnishings. This desk
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Dutch Art Deco Modernist desk, Netherlands, 1920s
By Tijsseling
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A modestly sized modernist writing desk with an assymetrical design, giving it a Haagse School
Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Dutch Art Deco Modernist desk, Netherlands, 1920s
Dutch Art Deco Modernist desk, Netherlands, 1920s
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H 33.08 in W 39.38 in D 22.05 in
Isabel 2-Sided Desk By Libero Rutilo
By Morelato
Located in Milan, IT
The minimal design and extreme versatility of this refined 2-sided desk by Libero Rutilo is ideal
Category

2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

 Isabel 2-Sided Desk By Libero Rutilo
 Isabel 2-Sided Desk By Libero Rutilo
H 29.53 in W 88.98 in D 33.86 in
Fusion Desk by Daniele Lo Scalzo Moscheri
By Enrico Pellizzoni
Located in Milan, IT
Designed for presidential offices, this desk's large scale conveys a sense of importance. The soft
Category

2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Fusion Desk by Daniele Lo Scalzo Moscheri
Fusion Desk by Daniele Lo Scalzo Moscheri
H 29.73 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Colorful Ash Desk by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Colorful ash desk by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada Measures: W 140 * D 75 * H 103 cm Desktop in
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2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Colorful Ash Desk by Thomas Dariel
Colorful Ash Desk by Thomas Dariel
H 40.56 in W 55.12 in D 29.53 in
Colorful Ash Desk by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Colorful ash desk by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada Measures: W 140 x D 75 x H 103 cm Desktop in
Category

2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Colorful Ash Desk by Thomas Dariel
Colorful Ash Desk by Thomas Dariel
H 40.56 in W 55.12 in D 29.53 in
Midcentury Teak Desk with a Finished Back
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful midcentury desk consisting of teak wood with a dark finish applied. Dovetail-jointed
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Teak Desk with a Finished Back
Midcentury Teak Desk with a Finished Back
H 29.5 in W 65.75 in D 29.5 in
Functionalist Desk Czech Bauhaus Tubular Steel, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
. The desk container with 3 drawers and the desktop are walnut veneered and have been restored and
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Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Wall Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI mahogany wall desk is ideal as an ancillary desk in the office, or at home
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Harvey Probber Zebrano & Ebonized Mahogany Two Drawer Desk
By Harvey Probber
Located in Bainbridge, NY
American Mid Century American Harvey Probber Inc. Writing Desk, 1960's. Featuring a rectangular
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Zebra Wood

Neoclassical Style Hand Painted Twin Pedestal Partners Desk
Located in Sheffield, MA
elongated center top drawer. The leather-lined desktop provides the perfect writing surface, as well as an
Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Kidney Shaped Desk in Walnut by Jonathan Field
By Jonathan Field
Located in London, GB
The kidney-shaped desk in solid walnut was designed and made for a client's bay window home study
Category

2010s English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Kidney Shaped Desk in Walnut by Jonathan Field
Kidney Shaped Desk in Walnut by Jonathan Field
H 29.93 in W 57.49 in D 31.5 in
Jacques Adnet Leather and Oak Desk, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
desk. Desktop covered in a green leather. Built-in gooseneck lamp wrapped in black leather with nickel
Category

Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

LOVELY VINTAGE PEDESTAL DESK WiTH EMBOSSED BROWN LEATHER
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely Vintage Desk With Embossed
Category

20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather

Niels Erik & Gladsam Jensen "Desk in a Box"
By Vantinge Møbelindustri, Niels Erik & Glasdam Jensen
Located in Highland, IN
This remarkable "magic desk" design by Niels Erik & Gladsam Jensen is incredibly innovative and
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Niels Erik & Gladsam Jensen "Desk in a Box"
Niels Erik & Gladsam Jensen "Desk in a Box"
H 47.5 in W 31.5 in D 20.5 in
Jacques Adnet Leather Desk and Chair, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional Art Deco era desk with matching chair by French modernist designer Jacques Adnet
Category

Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Mid 20th Century Vintage Regency Flame Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Regency Secretary desk. Beautiful flame mahogany cabinet with trellis million
Category

Mid-20th Century American Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Monumental Mid Century Modern Executive Rosewood Scandinavian Desk, c1960s
By Finn Juhl
Located in Chino Hills, CA
The Monumental Rosewood Scandinavian Desk is an exquisite piece of furniture that seamlessly blends
Category

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

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Renaissance Barley Twist Stripped Oak Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Renaissance Barley Twist Stripped Oak Desk features clockwise & counter clockwise
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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Leather

High Style George Washington Double End Desk by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Custom made high style bird's-eye maple George Washington double end desk by Drexel. The desktop
Category

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

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Desk in Teak of Danish Design from the 1970s
Located in Lejre, DK
This teak desk from the 1970s encapsulates the essence of Danish design with its sleek lines
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

MCM Danish Teak Desk by Nordisk Andels Eksport 1970s
By Nordisk Andels-Eksport
Located in Carmel, NY
A remarkable desk that exudes elegance and sophistication. This exceptional Danish Modern desk
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Vintage 1970s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Standard Furniture Co. American Dark Wood Veneer & Brass Executive Desk
By The Standard Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Mid-Century-style dark wood veneer executive desk with an angular desktop supported by
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Grand Antique Executive Desk, English, Satinwood, 13 Drawer, Office, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a grand antique executive desk. An English, satinwood and mahogany 13 drawer office desk
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

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Desktop Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the desktop writing desk you’re looking for. Each desktop writing desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. There are 452 variations of the antique or vintage desktop writing desk you’re looking for, while we also have 78 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the desktop writing desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right desktop writing desk, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Marco Zanuso Jr., George Nelson and Kai Kristiansen each produced at least one beautiful desktop writing desk that is worth considering.

How Much is a Desktop Writing Desk?

The average selling price for a desktop writing desk at 1stDibs is $3,664, while they’re typically $160 on the low end and $122,428 for the highest priced.
Questions About Desktop Writing Desk
  • 1stDibs 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, 2021
    A 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, 2021
    A 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, 2023
    What 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, 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.