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Rare Victorian Holland and Sons Double Sided Hardwood Partner Desk Writing Table
By Holland & Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning rare and original early Victorian Holland and
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Ca. 1910, Limberts Dutch Arts & Crafts Furniture Co. Writing Desk
By Limbert Dutch Arts and Crafts Furniture Company
Located in Bridgeport, CT
writing desk circa 1910. The desk features a rectangular top overhanging three drawers with large
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

A George IV Century Holland and Sons Writing Table
By Holland & Sons
Located in London, GB
A very fine mahogany writing table on four masculine legs, terminating in cope castors with two
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Antique 1820s English George IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Early Victorian Rosewood Writing Table by Holland and Sons
By Holland & Sons
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
baluster twin columnar end supports, terminating in recessed castors, one drawer stamped: 'Holland and Sons'.
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Victorian Birch or Satinwood Writing Table, Attributed to Holland and Sons
By Holland & Sons
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Victorian birch or satinwood writing table, attributed to Holland and Sons, the leather-inset top
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Leather, Birch, Kingwood, Satinwood, Tulipwood

A Victorian fine satinwood ladies’ writing table attributed to Holland and Sons
By Holland & Sons
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Victorian fine satinwood ladies’ writing table attributed to Holland and Sons, the shaped top set
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Stunning 19th Century Mahogany Partners Desk Stamped by Holland & Sons
By Holland & Sons
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A stunning 19th-century mahogany partners desk by Holland & Sons. Nine drawers on one side and two
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Antique 19th Century British Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Regency Walnut Writing Table in the Manner of Holland &Sons
By Holland & Sons
Located in Dublin, IE
A George IV walnut rectangular writing table, the top with inset leather scriver above a shaped
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Dutch Renaissance Desk ~ Writing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Dutch Renaissance Desk ~ Writing Table is truly an intriguing design! Crafted from
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Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Small Victorian Oak and Ebony Partner’s Desk, Attributed to Holland and Sons
By Holland & Sons
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A small Victorian oak and ebony partner’s desk, attributed to Holland and Son, the shaped
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ebony, Oak

Late Victorian Dutch Marquetry Writing Desk w/ Inlaid Table Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Late 19th century Dutch Marquetry Writing Desk with 6 drawers. Intricately crafted with traditional
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Antique 19th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Ate van Apeldoorn Large Writing Desk and cabinet block . 1960s Holland
By Houtwerk Hattem
Located in Den Haag, NL
Minimalist Solid Pine Writing desk designed by Ate Van Apeldoorn and produced by Houtwerk Hattum
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Stunning Dutch Colonial Writing or hall table early 19 Century
Located in Den Haag, NL
Superb Dutch Colonial Writing desk or hall table . Manufactured in the Dutch Indies early 19
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Antique Early 1900s Indonesian Dutch Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Nineteenth Century English Oak Library Table by Holland & Sons
By Holland & Sons
Located in London, GB
A Nineteenth century Holland & Sons library table, circa 1830s, oak with gilt-tooled leather skiver
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Antique 19th Century British William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Dutch Midcentury Industrial Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch midcentury industrial black metal desk with a rectangular wood top and three cupped ring
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Dutch Midcentury Industrial Desk
Dutch Midcentury Industrial Desk
H 31.5 in W 51.2 in D 27.6 in
Early 19th Century Dutch Marquetry Writing Table with Inlay
Located in Hudson, NY
Early 19th Century Dutch Marquetry Writing Table with Inlay. Stunning example of marquetry
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Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Dutch Colonial Teak Desk with Drawer and Turned Legs, Early 20th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Dutch Colonial teak desk from the early 20th century, with single drawer and turned legs
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Early 20th Century Javanese Dutch Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Victorian Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk by Wolfe & Hollander
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality mahogany and chequer banded kidney shaped desk by Wolfe & Hollander
Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Marquetry Writing Table in the manner of Holland & Sons
Located in London, GB
A good writing table in the Manner of Holland & Sons Constructed in mahogany, with specimen wood
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Dutch Design Desk, Netherlands, 1960's
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dutch Design Desk, made in the Netherlands 1960's. In the style of
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Antique 18th Century Writing Table By Holland And Sons LTD ( REF AF-3500 )
Located in Ledbury, GB
This elegant 18th-century writing table, crafted from fine mahogany by the renowned "Holland & Sons
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Antique 18th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Small Dutch Enameled Metal Industrial "3353" Desk by Gispen, 1965
By A.R. Cordemeijer, Gispen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Gispen industrial enameled metal desk or vanity with linoleum top and one side drawer enameled
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Cees Braakman Boomerang Desk with Triangle Legs for Pastoe, Dutch Design, 1950s
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in The Hague, NL
 Mid-century desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe with Fat Hairpin Legs, This Version has two cabinets
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

1930's Thonet Desk B 282By Bruno Weill with Unique Dutch Family Provenance
By Bruno Weil, Thonet
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
1930's Thonet B282 desk by Bruno Weill with unique family provenance of history and including its
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Vintage 1930s French Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Dutch Industrial Design Desk by Wim Rietveld for Ahrend De Cirkel, 1960's
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Dutch Industrial Design Desk by Wim Rietveld and Friso Kramer for Ahrend De
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel

Dutch Industrial Design Desk by Wim Rietveld for Ahrend De Cirkel, 1960's
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Dutch Industrial Design Desk by Wim Rietveld and Friso Kramer for Ahrend De
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel

Desk with Drawer Unit in Solid Pine by Dutch Designer Ate Van Apeldoorn
Located in Beerse, VAN
Beautiful desk with drawer unit designed by Dutch designer Ate van Apeldoorn for Houtwerk Hattem
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Continental Dutch Satinwood Secretary
Located in Queens, NY
Continental Dutch-style (18/19th Century) satinwood and inlaid trimmed drop front desk with
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Antique Late 18th Century European Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Continental Dutch Satinwood Secretary
Continental Dutch Satinwood Secretary
H 59 in W 33.5 in D 17.5 in
Limbert Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Newly Restored
By Charles Limbert, Limbert Dutch Arts and Crafts Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts library table or desk. By Charles P. Limbert Co. USA
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Copper

18th Century Dutch Marquetry Bureau
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A mid to late 18th century Dutch marquetry bureau of bombe form and of exceptional quality. The
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Antique 18th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Dutch Marquetry Bureau
18th Century Dutch Marquetry Bureau
H 41.74 in W 48.43 in D 25.6 in
East India Dutch Company Captains Writing Desk
By Southeast Asia
Located in London, GB
A captivating piece of history, the Dutch East Indian Captain's Writing Desk. This extraordinary
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Antique 1730s Indonesian Dutch Colonial Desks

Materials

Bone, Rosewood, Walnut

Rare 19th Century English Writing Desk
By Holland & Sons
Located in London, GB
A magnificent Bonheur du Jour of exhibition quality, in the Louis XV manner attributed to Holland
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Antique 1860s English Louis XV Desks

Materials

Ormolu

Large Dutch Colonial Amboyna and Ebony Indonesian Writing Desk, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A large Indonesian amboyna and ebony portable writing desk with brass mounts Indonesia, 18th
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Antique 18th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Desk Sets

Materials

Ebony, Amboyna

Victorian Writing Table Mahogany Desk Holland and Sons 1870
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Holland and Sons The writing table is raised upon ring turned legs with original brass castors. The table
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Antique 1870s Victorian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Baker, Knapp & Tubbs HL Holland X-Leg Writing Desk, Leather Top with Keys
By Baker, Knapp & Tubbs
Located in Miami, FL
Baker, Knapp & Tubbs HL Holland X-Leg Writing Desk, Leather Top with Keys Offered for sale is an
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Late 20th Century American Regency Revival Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th century warm brown oak Dutch Lectern or portable desk writing box
Located in Casteren, NL
integrity while maintaining its rich, historical character. Perfect as a writing slope, portable desk, or
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Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Empire Desks

Materials

Steel

Dutch Walnut Writing Box with Brass Mounts, Early 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Dutch walnut writing box with brass mounts Early 18th century Measures: H. 20 x W. 47 x D
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Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Antique Dutch Rococo Cabinet with Writing Desk, ca. 1750
Located in Antwerp, BE
This rare and impressive Dutch Rococo cabinet, made around 1750, is a masterpiece of craftsmanship
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Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Rococo Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Directoire Writing Table Desk with Black Leather Top
By Holland & Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Directoire writing table in dark walnut and black leather top.
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21st Century and Contemporary English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Fine Mid 19th Century Figured Oak Partners Desk by Holland and Sons
By Holland & Sons
Located in New York, NY
By one of the nineteenth century's leading cabinet makers, Holland and Sons, this desk is of highly
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Antique 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

18th Century Dutch Writing Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th century dutch writing table. The top opens from center ( not Shown)revealing a 23" x 33 1/2
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Desks and Writing Tables

18th Century Dutch Writing Table
18th Century Dutch Writing Table
H 30 in W 23 in D 17 in
Holland and Son Regency Side Table in Mahogany
By Holland & Sons
Located in Northwich, GB
A Regency mahogany side or writing table by Holland & Son, a single draw with original wooden knobs
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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Holland and Son Regency Side Table in Mahogany
Holland and Son Regency Side Table in Mahogany
H 29.14 in W 35.83 in D 22.05 in
Mid-18th Century Cuban Mahogany Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Writing Table
Located in Uppingham, Rutland
Very pleased to offer you this absolutely stunning and very original 18th century Dutch marquetry
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Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Sycamore, Holly

Regency Rosewood Partner's Desk
By Taprell, Holland & Son
Located in New York, NY
A Regency highly figured rosewood partner's pedestal desk, the drawer fronts with brass stringing
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20th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Regency Rosewood Partner's Desk
Regency Rosewood Partner's Desk
H 28.5 in W 54 in D 30 in
Dutch Marquetry Cylinder Desk, circa 1830
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Unusual Dutch marquetry cylinder topped desk, circa 1830. The rectangular shaped desk is in a
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Antique 1730s Dutch Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Dutch Marquetry Cylinder Desk, circa 1830
Dutch Marquetry Cylinder Desk, circa 1830
H 40.56 in W 36.62 in D 18.51 in
President or Directors Desk from Dutch Manufacturer Blerk
By Blerk
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Black steel with tan linoleum top.
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

SP01 Holland Desk in Carbon Stained Ash, Made in Italy
By SP01, Metrica
Located in Sydney, NSW
The versatile Holland desk is perfect for a home study or studio office. The wooden top is
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2010s Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Rare Custom Mid-Century Modern Dutch Wenge Boomerang Desk, 1960s
Located in Warsaw, PL
This very rare organic desk comes from Netherlands and was manufactured during the 1960s. It has a
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wenge

Desk with Matching Stool in a Modernistic Dutch Colonial Style, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The rectangular and asymmetrical shape of the desk is inspired by the New Hague School (1925-1940
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Vintage 1930s Indonesian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Early 20th Century Magnificent Custom Handcrafted Nedun Wood Desk
Located in Houston, TX
This is a superbly handcrafted Nedun wood executive desk from Galle district in Sri Lanka. Nedun
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20th Century Indian Dutch Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Dutch Marquetry Fall Front Escritoire, circa 1820
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Exhibition quality Dutch marquetry fall front escritoire, circa 1820. With solid oak top and simple
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Antique 1820s Dutch Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Dutch Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Bureau, circa 1860
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Dutch walnut marquetry inlaid bureau, circa 1860. The flap has a large marquetry urn with flowers
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Antique 1860s Dutch Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Dutch Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Bureau, circa 1860
Dutch Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Bureau, circa 1860
H 41.34 in W 34.65 in D 18.51 in
Early 20th Century Superbly Crafted Solid Teak Wood Ladies Desk from Sri Lanka
Located in Houston, TX
This desk is made up of three parts. Made of solid teak wood in the 1920s. Specially made for
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Early 20th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

19th Century Dutch Marquetry and Inlaid Walnut Bureau
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Dutch marquetry and inlaid walnut bombe fronted bureau, circa 19th century. Covered all over with
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

TABLE WIM RIETVELD Ahrend de Cirkel Industrial Dutch Design
By Wim Rietveld, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in LA Arnhem, NL
TABLE WIM RIETVELD Ahrend de Cirkel. Super Industrial style desk ore table. Designed by Wim
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Dutch TM-03 Architect Table by Mazairac & Boonzaaijer for Hennie de Jong, 1980s
By Hennie de Jong
Located in Eindhoven, Netherlands
Dutch Design. This black steel dining or architect table was designed by Pierre Mazairac and Karel
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

UMS Pastoe CB07 Writing Desk Cabinet by Cees Braakman, Holland, 1950s
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Udenhout, Noord Brabant
UMS Pastoe CB07 writing desk cabinet designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe UMS Utrecht, Holland
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Birch, Teak

SP01 Holland Console in White Carrara Marble, Made in Italy
By SP01, Metrica
Located in Sydney, NSW
hall or small writing desk. The Holland console is available with optional contrasting feet. Top
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel

SP01 Holland Console in Green Verde Guatemala Marble, Made in Italy
By SP01, Metrica
Located in Sydney, NSW
hall or small writing desk. The Holland console is available with optional contrasting feet. Top
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Small Dutch writing desk in the manner of Jean Prouve 1950
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice and uncommon writing desk made by unknown manufacturer. This desk was documented in the
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

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Dutch Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Dutch writing desk available at 1stDibs. Each Dutch writing desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. Find 100 options for an antique or vintage Dutch writing desk now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Dutch writing desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A Dutch writing desk made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. A well-made Dutch writing desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Cees Braakman, Holland & Sons and UMS Pastoe are consistently popular.

How Much is a Dutch Writing Desk?

Prices for a Dutch writing desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $10 and can go as high as $177,376, while the average can fetch as much as $3,230.
Questions About Dutch 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 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 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 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.