Louis XV Desk in Cherry Early 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Very beautiful desk in Louis XV cherrywood from the beginning of the 19th century very beautiful curved legs Elegant sculpted frieze two drawers in the frieze Very beautiful pati...
Mahogany
Louis XVI Style Writing Desk with Green Leather Top, circa 1950s
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This piece is beautifully proportioned, ideal as a writing desk or an elegant console table. Its craftsmanship and detailing—fluted legs, traditional joinery, and quality materials—e...
Bronze
French Louis XV Late 18th Century Cherry Table with Drawer from the Rhône Valley
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV cherry table from the Rhône Valley, with long drawer and cabriole legs. Born in France in the later years of the 18th century, this cherry table features a rectangu...
Cherry
18th Century French Louis XV Cherrywood Desk with Parquetry Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant from every angle, this antique Louis XV writing desk offers the sculptural presence and refined craftsmanship associated with provincial furniture from the late 18th century....
Bronze
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French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu & Vernis Martin Desk, Attr. Majorelle
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Satinwood Parquetry and Vernis Martin Style Lady's Petit Writing Table Desk, attributed to Louis Majorelle (French, 1859...
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century French Petite Cherrywood Table with Drawer
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Crafted in France during the early 19th-century, this elegant cherrywood side table embodies the understated refinement of provincial furniture from the period. Its clean architectur...
Brass
French Provincial Style Secretary Desk w/ Lattice Doors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Cherry Wood, Brass Handles & Hardware Dimensions: 59”H x 30”W x 17.50”D Table Height: 29 This French Provincial style secretary des...
Brass
18th Century Carved Cherrywood Commode Scriban from Bordeaux, France
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful example of a period Louis XV writing desk, this cherrywood commode scriban was hand-carved in Bordeaux, France, in the 1700s.
Wood, Cherry
Late 18th Century Louis XV Hand-Carved Cherry Side Table, France
Located in Winter Park, FL
A late 18th century French Louis XV side table from Normandy, made of solid cherry.
Iron
Louis XVI Tall Secretaire (Retains Original Leather on Desk-Top), 18th C. French
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful French Louis XVI carved-cherry wood tall secretarie cabinet, with original leather on desk, from the 18th century.
Wood
French 19th-Century Cherrywood Pedestal Dining Table
Located in Zhongzheng Dist., TW
This 19th-century table is crafted from cherrywood, featuring a balanced and dignified form. The double-column base combines cylindrical and geometric elements, with finely fluted de...
Cherry
Fabulous Louis XV Cherry Desk
Located in Port Chester, NY
A fabulous Louis XV desk. The front boasts a faux three-drawer facade with wonderful grain and charming carved details. The back, or seating side, has three real drawers and an apron...
Cherry
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H 32.68 in W 48.43 in D 26.38 in
20th Century Louis XVI Cherry Tree Ebony Wood Bureau Desk RESTORED
Located in Toledo, Castilla La Mancha
Beautiful French Louis XVI center writing desk, early 20th century.
Bronze
18th Century Louis XV Desk
Located in London, GB
The Aquitaine desk is shown in Cherry wood with a Prune finish and top in Leblon. It has rounded, elegantly shaped legs, magnificent handles and stunning decorative ironwork along th...
Stone
Mid-Century Modern Maple and Cherrywood Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Well-scaled Mid-Century modern writing desk in cherrywood and maple. This elegant piece features a two-tier top with two locking drawers and a black leather inlay desk top. Fitted wi...
Brass
Elegant French Cherry Writing Desk with Green Tooled Leather
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An usually pretty cherrywood French desk having a second tier attached to the writing surface with cubbies, little drawers and arched door with glass revealing in inner compartment. ...
Leather, Cherry
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H 46.86 in W 48.43 in D 26.78 in
Elegant Neoclassical Rolltop Desk Brazilian Rosewood Cherry, France, 1700
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant rolltop desk with moved legs, five drawers and a pull-out drawer with gold decorations. Little openable side drawers with nib holder and inkwell. Rolltop built with quadripar...
Cherry, Rosewood
Antique Painted French Writing Desk
Located in Austin, TX
Painted French antique writing desk topped with tan gilt embossed leather in the Louis XVI style. This piece is made of cheerywood and painted Trianon dove-gray. It is a practical pi...
Leather, Cherry
Large French Louis XV Carved Cherry Desk with Five Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique fruitwood desk was created in the Poitou region of France, circa 1980.
Brass
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H 30 in W 71 in D 30 in
Large 19th Century Louis XV Country French Carved Cherry Desk with Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant antique fruitwood desk from the Poitou region of France, circa 1850; featuring two large and deep drawers across a shaped front apron, four cabriole legs and original brass h...
Cherry, Fruitwood
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H 31.75 in W 60.75 in D 29 in
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Bombe Cherry Desk with Five Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique fruitwood desk was created in the Poitou region of France, circa 1790.
Bronze
An Elegant Two-toned Wood Desk/Console
Located in North Miami, FL
Three large drawers with original pulls on this refinished and restored desk in cherry wood. Great wood details on legs and throughout. This item can be viewed in our Miami showroom...
Cherry
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H 31.25 in W 64.5 in D 28.75 in
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Cherry Partner Desk with Tan Leather Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Add warmth and elegance to your office or study with this fine antique writing table from the Poitou region of France, circa 1890.
Leather, Cherry
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H 31 in W 65 in D 27 in
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Cherry Desk with Drawers and Pull Out Trays
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique fruit wood desk was created in the Poitou region of France, circa 1870.
Brass
Early 20th Century French Cherrywood Writing Table
Located in Malton, GB
This is a beautiful early 20th century cherrywood desk. Great colour and patina to the timber. The overall design is very elegant and would work well in a large number of interiors. ...
Cherry
Vintage Country French Cherrywood Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Featuring elegant style cues drawn from the Louis XV manner, this Grand Vintage Country French Desk was hand-crafted from solid cherry wood, then was fitted with a luxurious leather ...
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H 47.83 in W 44.88 in D 24.02 in
18th Century Cherrywood Cylinder Desk/ Rolltop Bureau Secretary, France C. 1780
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
One of a kind, late 18th century French cylinder desk from the period around 1780. Beautifully handcrafted in France, this very special rolltop secretary bureau desk shows a fine che...
Brass
Louis XV Writing Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
An elegant side table made of cherry. Center dovetailed drawer with bronze handle. Scalloped edge apron with four cabriolet legs and a three plank top.
Wood
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H 30 in W 69 in D 29 in
19th Century French Louis XV Desk with Drawers, Brown Leather Top and Tooling
Located in Dallas, TX
Perfect for a study, home office or library, this antique, cheerywood writing table is both elegant and functional. From the Poitou region of France, circa 1850, the desk features tw...
Brass, Gold
Antique French Walnut & Parquetry Bureau De Dame Desk, 19th C
Located in London, GB
A superb Victorian burr walnut parquetry and ormolu mounted Bureau De Dame, circa 1870 in date. The fall front features a decorative Jasperware ormolu mounted plaque and opens to...
Ormolu
19th century French Farm Table
Located in Westport, CT
Lovely French cherry wood farm table with jacobean style leg, note light and elegant proprotions
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H 103.13 in W 64.5 in D 30.38 in
Rare 18th Century French Cherrywood Buffet Deux Corps Writing Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
This is stunningly elegant 18th century piece of French furniture can be described in several different ways. It is a classic buffet deux corps, meaning a buffet with "two bodies". H...
Wrought Iron
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H 28.25 in W 37 in D 24 in
19th Century French Louis Philippe Wild Cherry Side Table or Writing Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1850, this elegant antique Louis Philippe table is built in solid wild cherry, a wood favored in provincial furniture for its durability and warm, luminous to...
Cherry
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H 105.375 in W 60.125 in D 22.375 in
Louis XV Cherrywood Bibliotheque Scriban from Burgundy, France, circa 1750
Located in Dallas, TX
This stunningly elegant period Louis XV piece can be described in several different ways. It is a Classic buffet deux corps, meaning a buffet with “two bodies”. However, it is also a...
Brass, Wire
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H 45 in W 46 in D 25 in
18th Century French Louis XV Bombe Cherry Desk Secretary Scriban from Bordeaux
Located in Dallas, TX
Put a sophisticated spin on your study or office with this antique slant front desk commode, or "commode scriban". Carved in Bordeaux, France, circa 1760, the fold out secretary is b...
Bronze
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H 43 in W 50 in D 26 in
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Bombe Cherry Scriban Secretary from Bordeaux
Located in Dallas, TX
Put a sophisticated spin on your study or office with this elegant antique slant front desk, or "commode scriban". Carved in Bordeaux, France circa 1760, the "secretaire a abattants"...
Leather, Cherry
18th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Marquetry Secretary Lady's Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
The fold out secretary is both stylish and functional; the elegant writing desk crafted from solid walnut and cherry wood, stands on four tapered feet with bronze covers over two dra...
Walnut
French Provincial Louis XVI style Farm Table
Located in Middleburg, VA
Normandy Circa 1830. Offered is an elegant and timeless French Provincial farm table crafted in Normandy circa 1830.
Cherry, Wood
Antique Biedermeier Mahogany Cylinder Bureau c.1840
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful, antique French Louis Philippe Biedermeier flame mahogany, alabaster and ormolu, mounted cylinder desk, circa 1840 in date.
Mahogany
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.
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