With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the drop leaf writing desk you’re looking for. Each drop leaf writing desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
wood,
hardwood and
teak. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect drop leaf writing desk — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A drop leaf writing desk made by
Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with
Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. A well-made drop leaf writing desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by
Edward Wormley,
Dunbar and
Arne Vodder are consistently popular.
Vintage desks and writing tables span centuries of design. The writing table came first, a simple surface built for correspondence, while the drawered desk followed as record-keeping at home and in the office grew more demanding.
Styles to Know
Any desk at least 20 years old falls under this broader vintage category. If you want a tapered-leg, mid-century look specifically, browse mid-century modern desks; Louis XVI and Art Deco secretary desks bridge the writing-table and desk forms. A vintage table lamp adds task lighting to either.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Piece
Writing tables often carry little to no storage of their own, so a separate file cabinet or desk organizer may be worth planning for, alongside a close look at the surface dimensions against the space available. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and every purchase is covered by the 1stDibs Promise.