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Early 20th Century Vintage Boho French Distressed Writing Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage Boho writing desk. Made in France and the perfect amount of patina from the
Category
Early 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
French Louis XV Style Distressed Painted Desk Writing Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
. There will be times when additional patience will be necessary.
This distressed painted desk is made in
Category
1990s Unknown Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
HENKEL HARRIS 2703 CD Connoisseur Distressed Mahogany Queen Anne Writing Desk
By Henkel Harris
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Queen Anne style writing desk by Henkel Harris, of Winchester, Virginia, USA. Solid mahogany with
Category
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 32 in W 42 in D 21 in
French Rococo Louis XV Distress Paint Dressing Table Vanity Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV / Rococo style hand-carved and distressed dressing table / ladies writing
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 31 in W 41.75 in D 29.25 in
Modern Minimalist Oak Leather Top Writing Desk
Located in North York, ON
Modern minimalist oak leather top writing desk. Simplistic modern styling with beautiful textured
Category
2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak
Chinese Qing Style Elm Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive Chinese export writing table or desk made in the Qing style. Constructed from elm with
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Faux Bamboo Lacquered Writing Table or Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive mid-century modern lacquer painted writing table or desk featuring faux bamboo legs and
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Black Painted Pine Writing Desk, Sweden 1900's
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique pine Swedish writing table or desk on carved cabriolet legs with three drawers that compose
Category
20th Century Swedish French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine, Paint
Custom Hand-Carved Walnut Writing Desk with Pencil Drawer
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
Antique Genuine Swedish Rustic Original Blue Writing Desk Table with Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique genuine pine writing desk from Sweden with blue paint. The table is in untouched original
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
H 38.59 in W 50.4 in D 30.32 in
ANTIQUE HUGE DISTRESSED PARTNERS DESK WITH NAVY BLUE LEATHER TOP j1
Located in Pulborough, GB
distressed partners desk with a navy blue leather top is a magnificent and imposing piece of furniture that
Category
20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak
French Country Provincial Louis XV Executive Office Writing Desk Glass Top
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Country Provincial Louis XV style executive office writing desk with glass top. Item
Category
Mid-20th Century French Country Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Gustavian White Painted Partner's Desk Writing Table, Sweden circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique Swedish Gustavian white painted "partner's desk" with two drawers on each side of the table
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 30.75 in W 43.75 in D 30.25 in
Antique Italian Provincial Carved Distressed Cherry Saber Leg Desk Console Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Provincial Carved Distressed Cherry Wood Saber Leg Desk Console Table. Item
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry
H 30 in W 45 in D 25.5 in
Custom Farmhouse Style Writing Desk with Pencil Drawer by Dos Gallos Studio
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom farm house style writing desk with pencil drawer. Can be made in any size and finish. As
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Desks and Writi...
Materials
Walnut, Oak
H 30 in W 48.5 in D 24.5 in
White Painted Gustavian Style Table Writing Desk With One Drawer, circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
that may also serve as a writing desk.
All old nicks, scratches, dings, cracks are a reflection of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 31 in W 67.25 in D 31.25 in
Venetian Painted Italian Louis XV Style Writing Table
Located in Forney, TX
A most charming vintage, circa 1960, Italian Venetian writing table (desk - vanity - console) with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Paint
French Provincial Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Provincial carved beach and walnut bureau plat or writing table with a slightly antiqued and
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Desks and Wri...
Materials
Wood
Rustic 19h Century Country French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming and rustic late 18th century country French provincial writing table or desk hand-crafted
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Regency Style Faux Bamboo Writing Deak / Console Table By Chelsea House
By Chelsea House
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 20th century regency style fax bamboo writing desk / console table by Chelsea House
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mediterranean Style AMALFI Italian Old Walnut Writing Table Size & Finish Option
Located in Encinitas, CA
Our "Amalfi" 3-drawer Mediterranean-style writing desk; simple sophisticated charm presented in
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2010s Italian Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
H 30.7 in W 72 in D 30 in
Black Painted Writing Table Console With Two Drawers, Denmark circa 1910
Located in Round Top, TX
table, side table, console or writing desk.
Any scratches, cracks, dings, or age related separation are
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique European Hardwood Desk / 71" Long
Located in thousand oaks, CA
desk has naturally distressed wood and patina that only time can create and adds to its allure over
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Queen Anne Style Pedestal Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an absolutely gorgeous Queen Anne Style pedestal desk.
Made of walnut, butterflied
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut, Burl
19th Century Victorian Solid Mahogany Library Desk
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Solid Mahogany Victorian writing table or library desk. C.1880. Finished on both sides with each
Category
Antique 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Rare Early American Country Pyrography Desk
Located in Forney, TX
A rare, one-of-a-kind antique American folk decorated desk with beautifully aged distressed patina
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
French 1940s Leather Top Mahogany Desk
Located in Buchanan, NY
Unusual and handsome mahogany French desk from the 1940s-1950s with a distressed leather top. There
Category
Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Hendrix Allardyce Rococo Style Lacquered Library Table Desk
By HENDRIX ALLARDYCE
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sublime rococo style lacquered library table or writing table desk crafted by Hendrix Allardyce
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Rococo Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Willy Rizzo L Shaped Burl Wood Executive Desk
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Fulton, CA
Signed burl wood "L" shaped executive desk by Willy Rizzo. Circa. 1960's 70's. Exceptional burl
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Burl
Adams Style Vernis Martin Paint Decorated Antique Cylinder Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Antique Adams style distressed paint decorated cylinder desk. Roll top desk containing storage, 2
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Early 20th Century Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Northern Swedish Blue Country Table or Desk
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish country table or desk with a drawer. The table is an authentic country house
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Custom Made Metal Vanity or Desk by BH&A
Located in Sheffield, MA
end table, vanity, desk or dressing table. Table has distressed metal top insert and a drawer
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Desks and Writing Ta...
Materials
Iron
Mid-20th Century Baker Furniture Vintage Queen Ann Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Hartville, OH
Beautiful example of this intentionally distressed leather top Queen Ann Desk with cabriolet legs
Category
Mid-20th Century American George I Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Dennis & Leen Belgian Louis XVI Neoclassical Style Library Table Desk
By Dennis & Leen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
and rosettes having an aged, distressed painted finish. The desk has two hidden storage drawers on the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Desks and Writing Ta...
Materials
Wood
Antique Primitive Colonial Cherry Walnut Tall Schoolmasters Desk Stand Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Primitive Colonial Cherry Walnut Tall Schoolmasters Desk Stand Table. Item featured has a
Category
Antique 19th Century Primitive Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry
Yellow Ochre Leather Top Maitland Smith Regency Mahogany Desk with Trays
By Maitland Smith
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous Maitland Smith desk with fine bronze and brass castings and wheels and a
Category
2010s Philippine Regency Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Genuine Antique Blue Swedish Gustavian Style Country Pine Desk Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Blue gustavian style country desk in pine from Hälsingland in northern Sweden. The table is a
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
H 29.34 in W 43.71 in D 24.02 in
Dos Gallos Custom Walnut Desk with Straight Legs and Pencil Drawers
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mahogany, walnut or oak custom desk with pencil drawers. Can be made any dimension. Color and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
French Louis XVI Period 18th Century Walnut Desk with Carved Fluted Apron
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI period walnut desk from the 18th century, with single drawer, carved fluted
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 29.75 in W 35.5 in D 23.4 in
Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Leather Top Vanity Desk Mirror and Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Style leather top vanity desk with mirror and side chair. Item
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 38.5 in W 42 in D 22.5 in
VINTAGE BURR WALNUT TWiN PEDESTAL PARTNER DESK WITH REGENCY GREEN LEATHER TOP
Located in GB
Walnut twin pedestal partner desk with original distressed green leather top
Please note the delivery
Category
20th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 30.12 in W 53.35 in D 29.14 in
Frank Brangwyn a Rare Desk Originally Designed for the 1931 Pollard Exhibition
By Frank Brangwyn, E. Pollard & Co
Located in London, GB
Frank Brangwyn. E Pollard and Co.
A rare desk originally designed for the 1931 Pollard Exhibition
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Sycamore
H 32 in W 48 in D 28 in
Original George III circa 1780 Double Sided Walnut Partner Desk Lion Head Handle
Located in GB
distressed in the middle
We have cleaned waxed and polished it from top to bottom, as mentioned the desk
Category
Antique 1780s English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 28.55 in W 59.06 in D 37.41 in
1800s French Antique Patinated Ecritoire
Located in High Point, NC
This antique ecritoire was crafted in 19th century France. A heavily distressed wooden ecritoire
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Late 18th Century Original Neoclassical Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
condition. Original and distressed paint from the late 1700s with marks of wear, see pictures. The desk is
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
French Louis XV Style Kingwood Parquetry Bonheur du jour
Located in Forney, TX
graceful bonheur du jour (writing table - petite / lady's desk) with beautifully aged patina.
Finely
Category
Early 20th Century Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century Chinoiserie Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
originally intended as a sewing table, but it is a versatile size and can be used as a small console, desk
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage French Provincial Petit-Bureau de Dame
Located in Forney, TX
A beautiful petit-bureau de dame (also known as bonheur de jour or lady's secretary desk). Born in
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
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
French Louis XV Style Gold Gilt Writing Desk with Marquetry Inlaid Top
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th century French Louis XV style gold gilt small writing desk with marquetry inlaid top. Item
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Continental Italian Leather Desk Set
Located in Forney, TX
five piece desk accessories set, decorated in gilt armorial motif with royal crown over lion rampant on
Category
20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Edwardian Maple & Co Pedestal Writing Desk Distressed Brown Embossed Leather
By Maple & Co.
Located in Pulborough, GB
Brown Leather Top.
The Edwardian Maple & Co Pedestal Writing Desk is a stunning piece of furniture
Category
Antique 19th Century British Edwardian Pedestals
Materials
Hardwood
H 29.93 in W 48.04 in D 26.78 in
White Distressed Painted French Louis XV Style Ladies Vanity Writing Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
writing desk. The piece can be used as a desk because the back is finished. The piece is in good condition
Category
Vintage 1980s American Louis XV Vanities
Materials
Walnut
H 30.25 in W 55.5 in D 21 in
Shabby Chic and Gold Leaf Distressed Antique Writing Table Desk Large Console
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique distressed finish writing hall centre table or small dining table with figural shape top
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 29 in W 29 in D 50 in
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Writing Desk Secretary
Located in San Angelo, TX
This beautiful and unique 19th century Swedish Gustavian writing desk is perfect for any room or
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Pine, Paint
Vintage Cresent Queen Anne Style Cherry Secretary Writing Desk Bookcase Bureau
Located in Dayton, OH
Beautiful Queen Anne style secretary desk and bookcase by Cresent Manufacturing Company, circa
Category
Vintage 1970s Queen Anne Secretaires
Materials
Glass, Cherry
H 71 in W 19 in D 34 in
Hollywood Regency Distressed Beveled Mirror Single Draw End, Side Table or Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern distressed beveled mirror single draw end, side table or desk. An old wooden
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Mirror, Wood
H 28.5 in W 24 in D 18 in
Rare Northern Swedish Antique Pine Secretary Clock Desk
Located in Kramfors, SE
in front of the clock face but this was made originally without a door. Height to the writing desk
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Country Secretaires
Materials
Pine
Superb Shallow Depth French Country Painted Mesh Door Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous distressed-painted SHALLOW DEPTH secretary desk with slide out leather writing
Category
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Secretaires
Materials
Brass, Wire
French Oak and Pine Country Side Table or Small Desk
Located in Port Chester, NY
" apron height and a larger top, the possibilty of use as a small desk or writing table. Pretty tapered
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Side Tables
Materials
Oak, Pine
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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 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 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 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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