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.
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.
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.