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Art Deco French Elegant Writing Desk in Macassar
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful and elegant Art Deco Period French writing desk. Macassar veneer - table desk with shaped
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Classic by Carpanelli Zebrano Writing Desk
By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
The structure of this elegant writing desk is solid wood plated with cherry-wood, zebrano, briar
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
1940s Writing Desk by Ico Parisi for Brugnoli Mobili, Cantu, Wax-Polished
By Brugnoli Mobili Cantú, Ico Parisi
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant writing desk with legs and frame in solid walnut, veneer teak wood the tops and partridge
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak, Walnut
H 29.14 in W 40.16 in D 20.48 in
Elegant graceful French writing table by Jacques Quinet. 1950s.
By Jacques Quinet
Located in Köln, NW
Elegant writing desk / lady's desk by Jacques Quinet, France circa 1950. Bronze sabots, brass
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Vintage 1950s French Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Louis XV Style Bureau Plat or Writing Desk with Bronze Mounts
Located in Barntrup, DE
signature on the side of one drawer. This elegant writing desk is a charming addition to any room
Category
Vintage 1950s European Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Louis XVI writing desk with pull-out surface, featuring an inlaid compass rose
Located in Cesena, FC
Elegant Louis XVI writing desk with pull-out writing surface, inlaid on the top with a compass rose
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Maple
H 31.5 in W 43.71 in D 22.84 in
18th Century French Louis XVI Desk or 'Bureau à Dos D'âne'
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This elegant writing desk, known quirkily as a “bureau à dos d’âne” (donkey’s back desk), is
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Walnut Desk by Gianfranco Frattini 1956
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cantieri Carugati
Located in Berlin, DE
Very elegant writing desk with four drawers and open compartments on both sides. Made of solid
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
VERSÀTIL, 21st Century Modern Carpathian Elm Burl Pigment Lacquer Console Desk
By Privatiselectionem
Located in Sofia, BG
brass
Versàtil needs no presentation, the name speaks of itself. Elegant writing desk or console, you
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 33.47 in W 60.63 in D 27.56 in
Anna Desk in Black Limed Oak, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Anna desk is an imposing and elegant writing desk. With a high gloss lacquered body that contrasts
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
19th Century Marquetry Table with Drawer Baroque Revival, Austria, circa 1850
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
, elegant writing desk, decorative side table or coffee table, this exceptional maquetry table comes with a
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Baroque Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry, Maple, Nutwood, Walnut
H 30.9 in W 37.2 in D 24.41 in
Scandinavian Modern Teak Desk
By Bent Silberg Mobler
Located in Trenton, NJ
platform for your creative pursuits, or an elegant writing desk. The versatility of this desk makes it an
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Elegant French Style Writing Desk
Located in Riverdale, NY
Elegant French style writing desk with Louis XV lines in blond wood with silver leaf-painted table
Category
Vintage 1950s American Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Elegant French Deco Style Writing Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sophisticated French Deco style rosewood veneer writing desk having gorgeous silhouette and unusual
Category
Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Elegant Heywood Wakefield Ladies Writing Desk & Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Elegant Heywood Wakefield Ladies Writing Desk & Chair.. Classic mid century modern,Wonderful
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Wave Writing Desk
By Carpanelli
Located in Milan, IT
This sculptural desk is a sublime multi-functional piece that combines straight lines and
Category
2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Elegant 19th Century Boulle French Antique Centre Table or Writing Desk
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare and fine quality Napoleon III French kidney shaped centre table and desk with overall Boulle
Category
Antique 1880s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 29.93 in W 59.06 in D 35.83 in
20th Century Elegant Black Bureau Plat / Writing Desk in Louis XV, Beech
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century elegant black bureau plat / writing desk in Louis XV, beech
Exclusive bureau plat
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20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 28.35 in W 35.44 in D 21.66 in
Raily Dark Writing Desk
By Enrico Pellizzoni
Located in Milan, IT
This sophisticated writing desk will transform simple office tasks into a luxurious occasion with
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Elegant English Leather Top Writing Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
, drawers and feet. Wonderfully grained mahogany, generous writing surface and elegant form make this a
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Venezia Rialto Writing Desk
By Morici
Located in Milan, IT
sculptural piece will create a timeless and elegant focal point. Entirely crafted of wood veneered with an
Category
2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
20th Century Elegant Veneered Bureau Plat or Writing Desk in Louis XV Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant veneered bureau plat or desk in Louis XV style
Solid beechwood and veneer. Very fine
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 28.35 in W 35.44 in D 21.66 in
Antique Edwardian Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique Edwardian desk / writing table, made in England and dating from around the 1890
Category
Antique 1890s British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Jack Writing Desk by Daytona
By Daytona
Located in Milan, IT
A magnificent addition to your contemporary or more Classic style home, the Jack Writing Desk
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Italian Walnut Library Writing Desk
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Hutton-Clarke Antiques takes great pleasure in presenting this exquisite Italian writing desk
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Olivette Dark Wood Writing Desk
By Cafedesart
Located in Milan, IT
Blending form with function, this elegant desk is the perfect sophisticated pick for the office
Category
2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Williams Writing Desk Maple Orange
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Desks and Wri...
Materials
Steel
Williams Writing Desk Walnut Black
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Desks and Wri...
Materials
Steel
Williams Writing Desk Walnut Gray
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Desks and Wri...
Materials
Steel
Williams Writing Desk Walnut Green
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Desks and Wri...
Materials
Steel
Williams Writing Desk Maple Mustard
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Desks and Wri...
Materials
Steel
writing desk model Roman Large
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Roman is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writi...
Materials
Oak
writing desk model Roman Medium
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Roman is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writi...
Materials
Walnut
writing desk model Roman Medium
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Roman is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writi...
Materials
Oak
writing desk model Roman Small
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Roman is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writi...
Materials
Walnut
writing desk model Roman Small
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Roman is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writi...
Materials
Oak
Linley Brown Wooden Executive Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
Beautifully constructed, the Linley Writing Desk is the perfect choice for any contemporary home
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Elegant Luigi Caccia Dominioni Desk
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare and elegant Dominioni desk in unusual, oval shape.
Luigi Caccia Dominioni (b. December 7
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Plywood
Inlaid Parquetry Desk or Writing Table
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Elegant French Louis XV style parquetry writing desk with fitted interior and gilt mounts. Leather
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Y Writing Desk by Antonio Saporito
By Travertini e Pietre
Located in Milan, IT
A clean and ergonomic design that celebrates the natural essence of wood, this writing desk will
Category
2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
18th Century French Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Houston, TX
Elegant French ladies writing table, or desk made in the Louis XVI style.
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
20th Century Louis Phillippe Writing Desk
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful and elegant Louis Philippe writing desk in a burl mahogany wood with leather and bronze
Category
Vintage 1950s French Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Williams Hairpin Writing Desk Maple White
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
19th Century French Oak Writing Desk
Located in High Point, NC
desk, this practical piece is designed in the elegant style of the 1800s. Lathed legs and scalloped
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Mahogany Writing Desk Dressing Table
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality C1910 mahogany writing desk or dressing table. Stamped W.FOWKES.
Solid
Category
Vintage 1910s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Williams Hairpin Writing Desk Maple Pink
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Williams Hairpin Writing Desk Walnut Mustard
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Williams Writing Desk Maple Rose Copper
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Williams Hairpin Writing Desk Walnut Red
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Williams Hairpin Writing Desk Maple Green
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writ...
Materials
Steel
Williams Hairpin Writing Desk Maple Black
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writ...
Materials
Steel
Williams Hairpin Writing Desk Walnut White
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Williams Hairpin Writing Desk Walnut Navy
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writ...
Materials
Steel
Williams Hairpin Writing Desk Walnut Pink
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Williams Hairpin Writing Desk Maple Yellow
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Williams Hairpin Writing Desk Walnut Yellow
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writ...
Materials
Steel
Williams Hairpin Writing Desk Maple Gray
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Williams Hairpin Writing Desk Maple Navy
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Williams Hairpin Writing Desk Walnut Orange
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Elegant Italian Small Desk in Cherry
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, cherry, brass, beech, formica, Italy, 1950s
Very elegant desk made in Italy in the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry, Beech
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Elegant Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the elegant writing desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every elegant writing desk was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for an elegant writing desk, we have 133 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer elegant writing desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An elegant writing desk made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made elegant writing desk over the years, but those crafted by Paul Frankl, Baker Furniture Company and Haslev Mobelsnedkeri are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Elegant Writing Desk?
Prices for an elegant writing desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $645 and can go as high as $27,100, while the average can fetch as much as $4,800.
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 Elegant Writing Desk
- What is a writing desk?1 Answer1stDibs 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, 2021A 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, 2021A 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, 2023What 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, 2023In 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.
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