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Ebony Writing Desk
By Provasi
Located in Milan, IT
Ebony writing desk with brass details and Calacatta marble top.
Category

2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Ebony Writing Desk
Ebony Writing Desk
$28,315 / item
Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Cartesio Writing Desk in Ebony
By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
Writing desk made with a mix of raw materials: wood, leather, stainless steel and glass. Drawers in
Category

2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ebony

Ebony Desk
By Extroverso
Located in Milan, IT
Exuding aesthetic lightness in an attractive, minimalist design, this desk will ensure a chic
Category

2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ebony Desk
Ebony Desk
$17,775 / item
Maxine Sculptural Writing Desk, Ebony & Flamed Maple by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
The Maxine writing desk by Ivan Paradisi is a luminous statement piece that fuses bold contrast
Category

2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Style Michael Taylor Ebony & Mahogany Dafne Writing Table Desk
By Michael Taylor
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
19th century Style Michael Taylor Ebony & Mahogany Dafne writing table desk. Chair and computer not
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21st Century and Contemporary Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ebony

Exceptional Coconut Tiled Veneer Writing Desk with Ebony Wood Accents
Located in North Miami, FL
Incredible detail work in the small coconut shell mosaic tiles - natural and organic. Very heavy and well constructed. Finished in front and back for floating in a room. Lovely Asian...
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ebony, Coconut

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Maplewood Writing Table - Vintage Ebony Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, partly veneered Maplewood with a large black Ebony table top, in good condition. Each side the desk is
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk Ebony Macassar Wood and Brushed Brass
By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The Executive Desk ExCentric 2.0 listed here is made of ebony macassar wood and brushed brass
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Hollywood Regency Style Ebony Lacquer Executive Desk / Writing Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
French Hollywood Regency Style Ebony Lacquer Executive Desk / Writing Table A spectacular
Category

2010s American Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Louis XVI Style Mahogany, Satinwood, Ebony and Ormolu Writing Desk by D. Ross
By Donald Ross
Located in London, GB
Louis XVI style mahogany, satinwood, ebony and ormolu writing desk by Donald Ross English, Late
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Antique Late 19th Century English Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

French Modern Neoclassical Ebony & Leather Desk /Writing Table, JeanMichel Frank
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
An elegant French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical desk in the style of Jean-Michel Frank. The piece
Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Maison Jansen attr., Ebony and Parcel-Gilt, Writing Desk, France, 1940s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Hollywood Regency desk. An ebony and parcel-gilt decorated three drawer desk or writing table. This finely
Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Regency Brass-Inlaid Ebony Desk Compendium
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Regency brass-inlaid ebony desk compendium of rectangular form with a carrying handle flanked by
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Antique 1810s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Charles X Writing Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
The epitome of French elegance and style, this French Charles X-style writing desk takes the
Category

Antique 19th Century French Charles X Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Monique Writing Desk by Dom Edizioni
By Dom Edizioni
Located in Milan, IT
Masterfully handcrafted by expert artisans, this desk combines luxurious materials with a
Category

2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Kittinger Directoire Style Writing Desk
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Houston, TX
1960s Vintage Kittinger Directoire style writing desk composed of satinwood and features ebony
Category

Late 20th Century North American Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Revival Neoclassical Style Ebony and Snow White finishing Writing table
By Alexander's Collection, Alexander Anisimov
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Writing Desk from the modern new collection of art furniture. Crafted with the finest ebony wood and
Category

2010s Hong Kong Neoclassical Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood, Ebony

Dining Table/ Desk, Macassar Ebony, 1940s
Located in Brussels, BE
Dining Table/ Desk, Macassar Ebony, 1940
Category

Vintage 1940s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Slant-Front Drafting Desk Writing Table
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and exceptionally inlaid antique slant-front drafting desk. circa 1900 Hand-crafted in the
Category

Early 20th Century Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ebony, Kingwood, Mahogany, Maple, Palisander, Rosewood, Burl, Felt

Leon Jallot desk in macassar ebony
By Léon Jallot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic French Art Deco desk designed by Leon Jallot, circa 1925, in macassar ebony with sculpted
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Macassar

Executive desk in Macassar ebony by Pander & zn, Netherlands 1930s
By H.Pander & Zonen, Paul Bromberg
Located in ECHT, NL
High quality custom made executive desk. Made from solid Macassar ebony and Macassar ebony veneer
Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Ebony, Macassar

Art Deco Style Macassar Ebony Lacquered Desk
Located in Houston, TX
20th Century Art Deco style lacquered desk: three drawer Macassar ebony desk top with nickel
Category

20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Nickel

French 19th century Napoleon III Period Ebony, Brass and Ormolu desk
By Befort Jeune
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most impressive French 19th century Louis XV st. Napoleon III Period Ebony, Brass
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

French Art-Deco Executive Desk in High-Gloss Macassar Ebony & Brass
Located in Stamford, CT
even to this day. This Executive Desk was crafted from exotic Macassar Ebony wood, a species with
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Exceptional Desk in Mahogany, Walnut, Ebony and Brass Early 20th Century
Located in Meer, VAN
Exceptional Secretary Desk in Mahogany, Walnut, Ebony and Brass Early 20th Century This unique
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Giorgio Collection Luna Ebony Macassar and Sycamore Desk in High Gloss Finish
By Giorgio Collection
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the epitome of luxury with this exquisite desk. Its ebony Macassar top, adorned with a
Category

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

Materials

Macassar, Ebony

Cantilever Desk Table in Gloss Laquered Ebony Solid Wood & Brass by Artempo
Located in Geneve, CH
Cantilever Desk Table in Gloss Laquered Ebony Solid Wood & Brass by Artempo Dimensions: D 240 x W
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

"Zeno" Asymmetrical Beech and Ebony Desk by Massimo Scolari for Giorgetti, 1990s
By Massimo Scolari, Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A well crafted asymmetric 90's desk designed by Massimo Scolari for Giorgetti S.p.A. The desk is
Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Turtle Top Writing Desk, Refinished
By Charles Limbert
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period "Ebon-Oak" library table or writing
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Copper

Spanish Charles IV Walnut Marquetry Writing Desk Side Table c. 1790
Located in London, GB
A fine Charles IV walnut writing desk/side table with decorative inlaid marquetry work in blonde
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Spanish 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
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ebony, Oak

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
Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ebony, Rosewood, Satinwood

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ebony, Tortoiseshell, Brass, and Leather Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and unique French 19th century Louis XV st. ebony, tortoiseshell, brass, and leather
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Spitfire Matt Dark Ebony Top And Matt White Structure Desk by Casa Casati
Located in Geneve, CH
Spitfire Matt Dark Ebony Top And Matt White Structure Desk by Casa Casati Dimensions: D 50 x W 180
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Other, Iron

Desk from NYC Reclaimed Water Tower Wood, Drawers with Hand Turned Ebony Pulls
By Stefan Rurak
Located in Biddeford, ME
This desk utilizes wood salvaged from NYC City water towers. This wood is extremely resilient and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writ...

Materials

Walnut, Ebony

1954 Coen de Vries Desk in Birch with Ebony Base, Red Drawer and Formica Top
By Devo, Coen de Vries
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great little writing desk in birch wood with ebony x-base, red drawer and Formica top. Coen de
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Formica, Birch, Ebony

21st Century Charles Dix Desk, White Ebony, White Maple and Brass, Made in Italy
By Hebanon Fratelli Basile, Stefano Trapani
Located in Nocera Superiore, Campania
A contemporary and refined reworking of the Charles X secretaire rouleaux. The Charles 10 desk is
Category

2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Ash Desk with ebony grain. Design No5, by Jonathan Field
By Jonathan Field
Located in London, GB
The Ash Desk with ebony grain is a series of desks that I have designed and made in my workshop in
Category

2010s English Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ash

A 19th Century English Regency Kidney Form Black Ebony Desk
Located in New York, NY
A 19th Century English Regency Kidney Form Black Ebony Desk with Drawers and Ormolu Mounts
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Decoene Freres, Art Deco Desk in Macassar Ebony, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Decoene Freres, Art Deco desk in Macassar ebony. Fully restored.
Category

Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Macassar

Working Desk No. 1 - Fluentum Series in Ebony by Raka Studio
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
This is the Working Desk No. 1 of the Studio's Fluentum Series. The construction of the table is a
Category

2010s Pakistani Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ash, Bentwood

Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood and Macassar Ebony Executive Desk by Henredon
By Henredon, Milo Baughman
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco style executive writing desk In the manner of Milo
Category

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

Materials

Macassar, Burl

19th Century Mahogany Regency Writing / Library Table
Located in Solebury, PA
An exceptional mahogany Regency writing or library table, featuring a rectangular green leather
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany

21st Century Desk Wight Ebony and Black Leather with Metal Leg by Aymeric Lefort
By Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
A semi-circular black lacquered metal legged desk with a white ebony veneer top and black leather
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

21st Century Desk Wight Ebony and Black Leather with Metal Leg by Aymeric Lefort
By Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
A semi-circular black lacquered metal legged desk with a white ebony veneer top and black leather
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

21st Century Desk Wight Ebony and Black Leather with Metal Leg by Aymeric Lefort
By Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
A semi-circular black lacquered metal legged desk with a white ebony veneer top and black leather
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian Neoclassical Writing Table, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fine quality 19th century Italian writing table of elegant proportions with amazing neoclassical
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Loewy - Desk
By Arturo Verástegui
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
forms seamlessly integrated with the modern aesthetics of the era. This craftmanship desk reminds us of
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Ebony

Roll Black Desk
By Garbarino Collections
Located in Milan, IT
Evoking old fashioned banker's desks, the compact design of this stunningly stylish and innovative
Category

2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak, Glass, Ebony

An Important George III Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Hudson, NY
This very fine mahogany writing table made in England in the French taste would have been for only
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany

Striking Goncalo Alves 'Albuera Wood' Writing Table Attributed to Gillows
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A striking Goncalo Alves (Albuera wood) writing table attributed to Gillows and Bullock, the
Category

Antique 1820s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Matte Stainless Steel Decorative Engraving Top Side Ebony Macassar Front Drawers
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Victor Desk by Dom Edizioni
By Dom Edizioni
Located in Milan, IT
Elegant and timeless, this desk will be a sophisticated choice for any interior. Either in an
Category

2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Fine 18th Century ‘French Hepplewhite’ Mahogany Ladies Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A late 18th century ‘French Hepplewhite’ figured mahogany ladies writing table of serpentine form
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Boxwood, Ebony, Mahogany, Tulipwood

Two-Drawers Table Ebony Veneer Frame Solid Timber Wood Caps at Feet Vetrite
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant r...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Ebony, Wood

English Regency Brass Mounted Exotic Woods Writing Table, Gillows, circa 1820
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An exceptional circa 1820 English regency period rectangular-form writing or occasional table
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique French Louis XV Tulipwood Marquetry Ormolu Bureau Plat Writing Table
Located in Portland, OR
, serpentine shaped writing table, circa 1880. The table having an inset brown & red hued tooled & gilded
Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

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Ebony Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal ebony writing desk for your home. Each ebony writing desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, ebony and hardwood. Find 152 options for an antique or vintage ebony writing desk now, or shop our selection of 29 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect ebony writing desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A ebony writing desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Gregory Clark, Charak Furniture Company and Davidson each produced at least one beautiful ebony writing desk that is worth considering.

How Much is a Ebony Writing Desk?

Prices for a ebony writing desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $171 and can go as high as $637,038, while the average can fetch as much as $8,475.

Finding the Right Desks-writing-tables for You

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.

From vintage desks to contemporary styles, 1stDibs offers a broad spectrum of choices for conducting all personal and business writing and reading activities.

Questions About Ebony 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 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.