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Walnut Double Pedestal Desk, Writing Table, Leather Top, Scotland 1930
Located in Vancouver, BC
Vintage Walnut Double Pedestal desk, writing table, leather top, Scotland 1930, H736 Scotland 1930
Category

Early 20th Century Scottish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Unusual Transition Style Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Double Sided Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
Unusual Transition style marquetry and gilt bronze double sided writing desk French, early 20th
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Danish Domino Møbler Oak Double Pedestal Writing Desk Mid Century 1960s
By Domino Møbler
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Danish oak pedestal writing desk by Domino Møbler, this would make a stylish addition
Category

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

Materials

Oak

Victorian Walnut Double Pedestal Desk, Writing or Vanity, Scotland 1890, H216
Located in Vancouver, BC
Victorian walnut double pedestal desk, writing or vanity, Scotland 1890, H216 Scotland 1890
Category

Antique 19th Century Scottish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Double Stacked Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The double stacked writing desk is a statement piece for any living space with its irregular
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Shagreen Stingray

Large double-sided Renaissance-style writing desk with secrets by Leglas-Maurice
By François Leglas-Maurice
Located in Paris, FR
Large double-sided Renaissance-style writing-desk with secrets, stamped and inscribed by François
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Antique Late 19th Century French Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Fruitwood, Pearwood

After RJ Horner Gold Giltwood Griffon Hardwood Double Sided Desk Writing Table
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this extremely ornate very solid writing table desk with drawers
Category

20th Century English Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Giltwood

Rare Victorian Holland and Sons Double Sided Hardwood Partner Desk Writing Table
By Holland & Sons
Located in GB
Son’s mahogany double sided library table or partner desk fully stamped. A very rare and luxury desk
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Double Sided Danish Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
desk in great condition. Item features a built in bookcase open area on the back side, sculpted handles
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Double Sided Danish Desk
Double Sided Danish Desk
H 28.5 in W 49.25 in D 24 in
Swedish Art Nouveau Style Oak Writing Desk
Located in Madrid, ES
Kidney-shaped oak writing desk with double chest of drawers with 8 drawers on each side. Wrought
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Swedish Art Nouveau Style Oak Writing Desk
Swedish Art Nouveau Style Oak Writing Desk
H 30.32 in W 66.93 in D 34.26 in
Writing Table, Desk Louis XVI Late 1700
Located in Roveredo In Piano, IT
Second half XVIII sec. Writing table in solid walnut Louis XVI (late 1700) double sided
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Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Writing Table, Desk Louis XVI Late 1700
Writing Table, Desk Louis XVI Late 1700
H 31.11 in W 39.38 in D 27.96 in
Inlaid Satinwood Double Pedestal Desk
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very attractive and unusual Mid-19th Century satinwood double pedestal desk. True 19th
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Inlaid Satinwood Double Pedestal Desk
Inlaid Satinwood Double Pedestal Desk
H 30 in W 62.25 in D 31 in
Vintage Writing Desk 1960s Mahogany Veneered Enameled Metal
Located in Milano, IT
Desk with double column side drawers in enamelled metal and mahogany veneered wood with Formica
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Antique Country French Double-Faced Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Double-Faced Desk was crafted by master artisans creating a superlative
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Regency Mahogany Leather Top Writing Desk
Located in Charleston, SC
19th Century English Regency Mahogany Leather Top Writing Desk. Gold embossed floral around the
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Satinwood

Mid-Century Modern Double Pedestal Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
Sleek Mid-Century Modern twin pedestal desk, circa 1960s. Featuring Classic blonde wood and simple
Category

Vintage 1960s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Silvio Berrone for Bialetti Headquarters Free Standing Writing Desk
By Silvio Berrone
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Silvio Berrone for Bialetti headquarters, writing desk, faux leather, brass, stained beech, Vitrex
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Joseph Heusgens Unique Double-Sided Desk, Belgium
Located in Brussels, BE
Joseph Heusgens Architect (1916 - ) unique double-sided desk with patented system, with plans
Category

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

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Double-Faced Writing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis XVI walnutdouble-faced writing table will make the perfect addition to
Category

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

Materials

Bronze

Fully restored Large ART DECO writing desk, 1930´s, Bohemia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This ART DECO writing desk was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1930´s. The table has a
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Special Double Desk Attributed to Gaston Eysselinck
By Gaston Eysselinck
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This double desk is made of natural oak wood, glass, chrome and aluminium. It is very well made and
Category

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

Karl Springer Ming Writing Desk/Console in Embossed Crocodile 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully crafted Ming Writing Desk/Console in lacquered embossed crocodile leather with 3
Category

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

Materials

Metal

French Louis XV Style Desk or Writing Table by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Hopewell, NJ
double height drawer, with wonderful oak grain and charming carved details. The desk also features a
Category

Vintage 1980s American Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Fully restored Large ART DECO writing desk, 1930´s, Bohemia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This ART DECO writing desk was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1930´s. The table has a
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood, Walnut

19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Writing Desk Made of Walnut
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A 19th century Italian writing desk in renaissance revival style made of solid walnut. The table
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Double-Sided Executive Birch Desk Imexcotra
Located in London, GB
Mid-Century Double-Sided Executive Birch Desk Imexcotra Mid-Century desk was manufactured in
Category

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

Materials

Brass

19th Century German Gründerzeit Nutwood and Burl Writing Desk Secretary
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A small German "Gründerzeit" (Wilhelminian) period desk with attachment or secretary from the 2nd
Category

Antique 1860s German Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Nutwood, Pine, Burl

Brights of Nettlebed, Stunning Double Side Pedestal Desk
By Brights of Nettlebed
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this beautiful and well made partners desk , it is double side , the
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21st Century and Contemporary British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Arthur Espenet Carpenter, Unique Double-Trunk Table Desk
By Arthur Espenet Carpenter
Located in Chicago, IL
Arthur Espenet Carpenter, unique double-trunk table desk. This extraordinary table is unique to
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Vintage 1980s American American Craftsman Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany

Antique French Writing Desk Table Renaissance Revival Dolphin Carved Oak Petite
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL PETITE Size Antique French Honey Oak Renaissance Revival Writing Desk or Table with
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Antique 1890s French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique French Louis XVI Neoclassical Double Faced Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI Neoclassical Double Faced desk has captured the essence of the
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Oak Double Pedestal Desk, Scotland 1930, H350
Located in Vancouver, BC
Vintage oak double pedestal desk, Scotland 1930, H350 Scotland 1930 Solid Oak Original Finish
Category

Vintage 1930s Scottish Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Regency Desk Writing Table and Chair
By Melchiorre Bega, Vittorio Dassi, Guglielmo Ulrich, Paolo Buffa, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and neoclassical midcentury Regency Italian writing table or desk with its paired newly
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Antique French Writing Desk Table Renaissance Revival Dolphin Style Carved Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
Beautiful versatile size antique French oak renaissance revival writing desk or table with drawer
Category

Antique 1890s French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Writing Desk, French, Decorative Centre Table, Louis XV Taste, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique writing desk. A French, kingwood reverse breakfront decorative centre table in
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Louis XVI Writing Desk, 20th Century, Cognac Leather, Bonze & Brass
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique Louis XVI style desk from the 20th century, with cognac leather top and gold embossed
Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

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

Fluted Beechwood Writing Desk in the Style of Gianfranco Frattini, Italy 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Chicago, IL
Fluted Beechwood Writing Desk in the Style of Gianfranco Frattini, Italy 1950s The double footed
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Antique Oak Double Pedestal Desk, Leather Top, Scotland 1910
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Oak Double Pedestal desk, leather top, Scotland 1910, H704 Scotland 1910 Solid Oak
Category

Early 20th Century Scottish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Vintage Solid Maple Heywood Wakefield Wheat Writing Desk With Cats Eye Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Wakefield wheat. This sleek, study, understated and classic writing desk embraces a transition from art deco
Category

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

Materials

Maple, Fabric

Large Vintage Oak Desk, Double Sided with Display End
Located in Ely, GB
A beautifully large vintage partner desk or possible retail counter desk. The desk is in good
Category

Vintage 1920s British Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

18/19 Century Gustavian Writing Table, Desk or Center Table, Bleached, Inlaid
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique Swedish or Gustavian style writing table, desk or center table. This Bleached Wood table is
Category

Antique 1860s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

1960s Italian Biomorphic Sculptural Double Octagonal Pedestal Marble Desk
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Extremely rare and one of a kind biomorphic marble desk. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Mahogany Double Pedestal Executive Desk, Restored
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Heritage-Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A very rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern "Taliesin" writing desk By Frank Lloyd Wright for
Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Chippendale Style Double Sided Leather Top Executive Partners Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chippendale Style Double Sided Leather Top Executive Partners Desk. Item featured separates
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Mahogany Double Pedestal Desk, Newly Restored
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Heritage-Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A very rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern "Taliesin" writing desk By Frank Lloyd Wright for
Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Italian Mid-Century Double-Sided Desk by Paolo Buffa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Stunning Italian double-sided desk of the 1950s, attributable to the design of Paolo Buffa. It’s
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Paul McCobb #1560 Double Drawer Desk Black Lacquer Finish
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb planner group #1560 double drawer desk Black Lacquer on maple with aluminum
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Small Double-sided Writing Table In Rosewood Louis XV Style From The 19th Centur
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb desk in rosewood Louis XV style from the 19th century Very beautiful double-sided desk
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Tiger Oak Double Pedestal Free Standing Desk, Scotland 1900, H936
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Tiger Oak Double Pedestal Free Standing Desk, Scotland 1900, H936 Scotland 1920 Solid oak
Category

Antique Early 1900s Scottish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

1960's double sided wooden Italian desk with a beautiful shape
Located in Nijlen, VAN
1970's double sided Italian desk A beautifully wooden made Italian desk, designed and manufactured
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Extending Writing Table Desk, Burr Yew Wood Brown Leather Gold Leaf Embossed Top
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Burr yew wood writing table or desk with extending
Category

20th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Yew

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Double Pedestal Desk, Newly Refinished
By Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern double pedestal executive writing desk By Paul McCobb for
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Antique Classical American Philadelphia Desk in Mahogany with Double Pedestal
Located in Miami, FL
A very handsome and functional classical American bureau desk in dark Cuban mahogany, likely from
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American American Classical Desks and Writing ...

Materials

Mahogany

Henredon Mid-Century Modern Campaign Oak Double Pedestal Kneehole Desk, 1970s
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Campaign style double pedestal kneehole desk By Henredon, "Artefacts
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Unique Italian Double Desk with Wall-Shelf in Walnut with Marquetry
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Double desk with shelf, walnut, Italy, 1950s Custom-made desk for two people with wall-mounted
Category

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

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Large Embossed Green Leather Top Flame Mahogany Double Pedestal Federal Desk
By Baker Furniture Company, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Embossed Green Leather Top Flame Mahogany Double Pedestal Federal Desk
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Double-Sided Desk by Lane Furniture. Circa. 1960s
By Lane Furniture
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Double-Sided Desk by Lane Furniture. Circa. 1960s Features a beautiful
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Double Pedestal Glass and Wood Desk with Chrome Mounts C 1960
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Mid-Century Modern Double pedestal glass and wood Desk with chrome mounts C 1960. Three drawers
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquered Double Pedestal Desk, 1950s
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern double pedestal executive writing desk By Paul McCobb for
Category

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

Materials

Brass

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Double Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the double writing desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A double writing desk — often made from wood, metal and mahogany — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a double writing desk, we have 1313 options in-stock, while there are 55 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the double 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 double writing desk, those designed in mid-century modern, Victorian and Georgian styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one double writing desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Paul McCobb, Planner Group and Emmanuel Gallina produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Double Writing Desk?

Prices for a double writing desk start at $1 and top out at $1,110,729 with the average selling for $3,923.
Questions About Double 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A double-sided desk is called a partner's desk because it allows two people to work in the same area. Most pieces feature not only two cutouts for chairs but also drawers on each side. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of partner's desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The term double pedestal desk refers to a desk that features a rectangular top positioned on two pedestals rather than four legs. In some cases, the pedestals are cabinets rather than simple supports. Shop a variety of pedestal desks from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 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.