$3,500Sale Price|27% Off
Baker Furniture Lyre Motife Birdseye Maple Drop-Leaf Writing Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Startlingly beautiful bird’s-eye maple drop-leaf writing desk having gorgeous satinwood and ebony inlay and elegant detailed lyre motife legs.
Birdseye Maple
Baker Furniture Regency Rosewood Drop Leaf Writing Desk or Console, Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Regency or Georgian style drop leaf writing desk, console, or sofa table By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Gorgeous book-matched rosewood, with satinwood and ebon...
Ebony, Rosewood, Satinwood
Expertly Restored - Yngve Ekström Walnut Drop-Leaf Writing Desk for Dux
By Dux of Sweden, Yngve Ekström
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Walnut Wood, Multi-Color Drawers, Original Key, Brass Hardware ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bring...
Brass
Baker Furniture English Regency Banded Mahogany Writing Desk or Console Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional English Regency or Georgian style drop leaf writing desk, console table, or sofa table By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1940s Mahogany, with English yew wood banding, ...
Brass
$2,000Sale Price|22% Off
English XIX Georgian Pembroke Drop-Leaf Writing Table / Desk with 1 Deep Drawer
Located in Santa Monica, CA
English Georgian 19th century Pembroke drop-leaf writing table or dining table with one deep end drawer.
Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Teak Drop Leaf Desk Danish Modern Writing Desk
Located in Wilmington, DE
The desk has a warm teak finish and a functional drop leaf design that allows it to work well in smaller spaces.
Teak
Vintage Broyhill Gallery Collections Mahogany Drop Leaf 2 Drawer Writing Desk
By Broyhill
Located in Pasadena, TX
This writing desk is made by Broyhill. The trestle stretchers are faux bamboo.
Mahogany
Arne Vodder Teak Writing Desk with Drop Leaf Extension, Denmark, 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Berlin, DE
Designed by Arne Vodder and produced in Denmark during the 1960s, this elegant teak writing desk is a fine example of Danish Modern design.
Teak
$1,800
Drop Leaf Extending Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Teak mid-century desk with extra leaf that lifts and slides to extend the desk to 5.5 feet wide. Two drawers, including file size, with inset wood handles. Please confirm location NY...
Teak
Vintage Danish Drop Leaf Desk
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made vintage Danish drop leaf desk, dating from the 1960’s. This is of amazing quality and has a wonderful design. It is a lovely fairly compact size, w...
Wood
Louis XVI Style Ebonized Drop Leaf Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French 19th century Louis XVI style ebonized and brass inlay drop-leaf desk, expressing touches of Empire and Napoleon III as well.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Danish Extending Drop-Leaf Teak Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Discover the perfect blend of form and function with this 1960s Danish extending drop-leaf teak desk, a versatile piece that embodies the ingenuity of mid-century Scandinavian design...
Wood, Teak
Børge Mogensen Drop Leaf Desk in Teak for Søborg
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A really special drop-leaf desk by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Mobler, Denmark. This example produced in teak with a stainless steel base and a very rare White laminate drop-leaf. ...
Stainless Steel
$3,480Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Danish Drop Leaf Expanding Desk Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in Baltimore, MD
A desk with incredible form and presence. This rare most attractive original Danish Modern drop leaf desk by Arne Vodder (1926-2009) designed for Sibast Mobler in Denmark, features a...
Teak
Hans J. Wegner Model 305 Drop-Leaf Desk, Oak & Teak, 1960
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hans J. Wegner Model 305 Writing Desk with two 18.75 drop-leaves on both ends.
Brass
$1,560Sale Price|20% Off
Linke Attr. Louis XVI Rosewood Ormolu Lady's Drop-Leaf Desk 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
A refined 19th-century lady's drop-leaf desk, attributed to the esteemed French ébéniste François Linke, exemplifies the refined Louis XVI style. This exquisite piece is crafted from...
Rosewood
Half Round Horse Shoe Shape Drop Leaf Ends Serving Writing Library Gallery Table
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Half Round Horse Shoe Shape Drop Leaf Ends Serving Writing Library Gallery Table. Hand Forged Iron Base.
Iron, Wrought Iron
Hans Wegner Drop Leaf Desk AT-305 for Andreas Tuck, 1955
Located in Savannah, GA
A Hans Wegner drop leaf desk or table, model AT-305 for Andreas Tuck, 1955. The top with custom finish for an artist in a thick white water-resistant poly coating (perfect for kitch...
Wood
Danish Modern Teak Drop Leaf Desk Ingenius Design with Sliding Drawer Box
By Arne Vodder
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Teak Drop Leaf Desk, attributed to Arne Vodder, Denmark, circa 1960s. It has an ingenius design that allows the drawer box to slide to the right or the left underneath ...
Teak, Wood
$3,174Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Flap Writing Desk in Walnut, Carved Cross Legs, Early 18th Century Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient flap, desk in solid walnut, with hand-carved legs and cross base, built, inlaid and briar-root by hand in the early 18th century, in Italy (Piedmont). Elegant and classic, a...
Walnut
Solid Oregon Pine Drop Leaf Desk / Dining Table, Journeyman piece Denmark 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Børge Mogensen
Located in Ystad, SE
Drop-Leaf Desk / Dining Table in the Manner of Børge Mogensen and Hans J. Wegner. Denmark, 1960s. A refined solid Oregon pine drop-leaf table, conceived as a journeyman piece in Den...
Pine
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Drop-Leaf Desk by Willem Penaat for Metz & Co.
By Willem Penaat 1, Metz & Co.
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School drop-leaf desk. Design by Willem Penaat for Metz & Co.
Oak
$2,250Sale Price|40% Off
Restored Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Desk with Adjustable Base and Drop Leaf
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The standout feature of this desk lies in its capacity to enlarge the writing area effortlessly by raising the left-hand drop-leaf.
Teak
Danish Mid Century Modern Boat Shape Drop Leaf Rosewood Desk Two Drawers MINT!
By John Stuart, Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid Century Modern Boat Shape Drop Leaf Rosewood Desk Two Drawers MINT!
Rosewood
Drop Leaf Executive Desk by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck
By Aksel Bender Madsen, Willy Beck, Ejner Larsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rectangular teak executive desk with a demi-lune drop leaf.
Teak
Augusto Savini for Pozzi Drop Leaf Gate Leg Desk with Matching Pamplona Chair
By Pozzi, Augusto Savini
Located in Chicago, IL
Uncommon desk form to come across. Original ivory white lacquer over wood with leather insets. Pozzi label attached. 3 drawers with locks (no keys included-should be easy to replace ...
Leather
Vintage Baker Navy Lacquered Drop Leaf Table
Located in Dallas, TX
This Vintage Baker Navy Lacquered Drop Leaf Table is a stylish and versatile piece of furniture. The navy lacquer adds a touch of sophistication, while the drop leaf design allows fo...
Wood
Hans J. Wegner Drop Leaf Desk or Table Model "AT-305" for Andreas Tuck, 1955
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Danish Modernist drop-leaf table/desk by Danish designer Hans J. Wegner can be used both as a work desk and as a dining table. The design is from 1955 and this particular tab...
Oak, Teak
Hans J. Wegner Drop Leaf Desk or Table Model "AT-305" for Andreas Tuck, 1955
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
This magnificent drop-leaf table by Danish designer Hans J. Wegner can be used both as a work desk and as a dining table. The design is from 1955 and this particular table is from th...
Oak, Teak
Mid Century English Regency Mahogany Drop Leaf Sofa Table Secretary
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid Century Mid Size English Regency Mahogany Drop Leaf Sofa Table or Writing Desk. Single item sale.
Mahogany
Arne Jacobsen Danish Modern Drop-Leaf Table Model "AJ-3601", Fritz Hansen, 1950s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful small drop-leaf table in teak plywood and steel. Danish designer Arne Jacobsen’s masterpiece "AJ3601" made to accompany his famous "ant" chairs also manufactured by Fritz H...
Teak
Baker Furniture English Regency Lyre Base Console Table, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional English Regency or Georgian style drop leaf writing desk, console table, or sofa table By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Mahogany, with satinwood banding, origina...
Brass
Vintage Swedish Drop-Leaf Secretaire Writing Desk c. 1950
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant drop-leaf secretaire writing desk crafted from golden elm and glowing ribbon mahogany with carved elm details, cabriole legs, Bakelite escutcheons, Bakelite interior drawers ...
Birch, Elm, Mahogany
Unavailable|$1,590
Victorian Period Mahogany Drop-Leaf Writing Desk Library Sofa Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
You can use this gorgeous piece as either a small drop-leaf desk or a stunning sofa table. It’s great size, beautiful design, and unique wood all really lend themselves to today’s st...
Mahogany
Unavailable|$1,750
English Regency Drop-Leaf Writing Table
Located in Fulton, CA
A period English Regency drop-leaf writing table, desk or sofa table, circa 1790-1820.
Mahogany
English Desk Games Sofa Table Drop-Leaf Writing Table Mahogany, 19th Century
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
An impressive and rare drop-leaf walnut veneered writing desk. The rectangular rosewood crossbanded top with drop leaves having central sliding board inlaid as drafts, chess and bac...
Walnut
Unavailable|$5,268
Hans Wegner ET 305 Drop Leaf Oak Desk
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Warsaw, PL
Designed in 1955 by Hans Wegner and manufactured by Andreas Tuck, this solid oak desk has two side leaves (55cm long each) with underneath support and three very deep drawers with or...
Oak
Unavailable|$1,200
Danish Modern Drop-Leaf Desk in Teak by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in San Diego, CA
Danish Modern teak desk by Arne Vodder. Has a drop-leaf and finished back with storage. The three drawers can be shifted from left to right. When open the leaf adds 16" in width. Mad...
Teak
Unavailable|$2,795
Danish Modern Teak Drop-Leaf Desk Designed by Aksel Boll Jensen
By Aksel Boll Jensen
Located in Portland, OR
Danish modern desk by Aksel Boll Jensen. Rich teak. Drop-leaf provides superior versatility and overall width of 68". Two drawer unit positionable from left to right. Book s...
Teak
Danish Drop-Leaf teak Office Desk or Dining Table by Børge Mogensen in Teak 1950
By Børge Mogensen, Soborg Mobler
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Offerd by Zitzo, Amsterdam: Danish modernism free-standing office desk or table by Børge Mogensen, made of fined teak top and beech frame, fitted with drop-leaves on each side, front...
Unavailable|$2,341
Børge Mogensen Mahogany Drop-Leaf Gate Leg Table, 1958
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Vejle, DK
Drop-leaf table model BM 71 library table, Danish design by Børge Mogensen from Fredericia Furniture. Designed 1958. Gate leg frame design and two-fold-out leaves, mahogany wood. Und...
Mahogany
Unavailable|$11,001
18th Century Louis XVI Bureau in Elm
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
The lower part with a drop leaf writing desk above a four drawer serpentine base retaining the original lion handles.
Unavailable|$1,187
Sofa Table 19th Century Writing Desk Mahogany Drop Leaf Table
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
An impressive large 19th century mahogany sofa table. The crossbanded top with rounded drop-ends above a frieze with single long drawers to each side beside dummy drawers. Raised on...
Mahogany
English Mahogany Sofa Writing Table Desk Bevan Funnell Drop-Leaf Console Antique
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
An impressive mahogany drop-leaf table by Bevan Funnell and originally retailed by Chapmans. The mahogany with a rich patina and well figured grain. The cross-banded drop leaf top ...
Mahogany
Sold|$2,950
See Mar of California Drop-Leaf Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dark Warm Brown drop-leaf mahogany desk by Ray See. Custom made. 3 drawers with tongue and grove..
Writing Desk Sessile Oak Veneer, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Drop-leaf writing desk with double drawer, sessile oak veneer, inlaid decorations.
Oak
Danish Modern Two Drawer Writing Desk with Drop Leaf
Located in Freehold, NJ
This danish modern writing desk features hard wood construction, original teak veneer, two drawers with carved wood pulls, drop leaf extending section, and tall tapered legs.
Teak
Golden Birch Biedermeier Drop-Leaf Pedestal Swedish Writing or Sofa Table
By Karl Johan
Located in Chattanooga, TN
The possibilities are endless for this Swedish made Bierdermeier drop-leaf table. Perfect for a writing desk, dry bar, center table, sofa table, entryway table, console table, or tea...
Birch
Schmieg & Kotzian Georgian Drop-Leaf Mahogany and Burl Wood Writing Desk
By Schmieg & Kotzian
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Regency style console, sofa table, server, or writing desk By Schmieg & Kotzian Inc. USA, circa 1940s Mahogany, with banded burl wood, original br...
Brass
Sold|$2,200
Mahogany Drop Leaf Demilune Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th century American mahogany demilune shaped desk or writing table with drop-leaf extensions flanking a fitted drawer in the frieze.
Brass
Sold|$2,200
Arne Vodder Drop-Leaf Desk
By Arne Vodder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptionally modular teak desk by Arne Vodder. The single drawer stack has three drawers with recessed pulls in matching teakwood. The work space has a dropped leaf on the right sid...
Teak
Sold|$1,500
Vintage Danish Drop Leaf Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern teak desk with a drop leaf to extend the working area to over five feet. Carved teak pulls on three drawers. Great vintage modern lines and design. (Please conf...
Sold|$5,500
Hans Wegner Teak Drop Leaf Desk
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Redding, CT
Danish designer Hans Wegners famous Teak Drop Leaf Desk, otherwise known as the AT-305. Manufactured in Denmark and Signed by Andreas Tuck. This desk is exceptional as it is all tea...
Teak
Sold|$9,500
Drop Leaf Desk by George Nelson
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Drop leaf desk with three drawers and ball pulls. Design by George Nelson made by Herman Miller
Sold|$3,712
Vintage Swedish Sycamore Drop Leaf Desk
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very well made vintage Swedish sycamore drop leaf desk, dating from the 1960’s. This is of amazing quality and has a wonderful design. It is large and impressive, with...
Wood
Sold|$1,150
Danish Modern Teak Drop-Leaf Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Convertible desk is ideal for tight spaces. Extend the top for a spread of 59" or fold down the leaf for a compact 40" desk. The drawer stack slides from side to side to accommodate ...
Sold|$1,181
Vintage Danish Drop Leaf Desk, 1960s
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made vintage teak desk, this was made in Denmark, it dates from the 1960s. We have had this fully stripped and re-polished to a very high standard, the c...
Wood
Choosing the perfect writing desk or writing table is a profoundly personal journey, one that people have been embarking upon for centuries.
Queen Atossa of Persia, from her writing table circa 500 B.C., is said to have been the originator of the art of handwritten letters. Hers was reportedly the first in a long and colorful history of penned correspondence that grew in popularity alongside literacy. The demand for suitable writing desks, which would serve the composer of the letters as well as ensure the comfort of the recipient naturally followed, and the design of these necessary furnishings has evolved throughout history.
Once people began to seek freedom from the outwardly ornate styles of the walnut and rosewood writing desks and drafting tables introduced in the name of Queen Victoria and King Louis XV, radical shifts occurred, such as those that materialized during the Art Nouveau period, when designers longed to produce furniture inspired by the natural world’s beauty. A prime example is the work of the famous late-19th-century Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí — his rolltop desk featured deep side drawers and was adorned with carved motifs that paid tribute to nature. Gaudí regularly combined structural precision with decorative elements, creating beautiful pieces of furniture in wood and metal.
Soon afterward, preferences for sleek, geometric, stylized forms in furniture that saw an emphasis on natural wood grains and traditional craftsmanship took hold. Today, Art Deco desks are still favored by designers who seek to infuse interiors with an air of luxury. One of the most prominent figures of the Art Deco movement was French decorator and furniture designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. With his use of neoclassical motifs as well as expensive and exotic materials such as imported dark woods and inlays of precious metals for his writing desks, Ruhlmann came to symbolize good taste and modernity.
The rise in appreciation for Scandinavian modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary writing desks. It employs the “no fuss” or “less is more” approach to creating a tasteful, sophisticated space. Sweden’s master cabinetmaker Bruno Mathsson created gallery-worthy designs that are as functional as they are beautiful. Finnish architect Alvar Aalto never viewed himself as an artist, but, like Mathsson, his furniture designs reflected a fondness for organic materials and a humanistic approach. Danish designers such as Hans Wegner introduced elegant shapes and lines to mid-century desks and writing tables, often working in oak and solid teak.
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