$1,557 / item
European Rustic Desk
By Bramble
Located in Westwood, NJ
Exquisitely designed to blend elegance with functionality. Crafted from high-quality mahogany wood and finished in our straw wash, this desk is a perfect addition to any home or offi...
Wood
17th Century Spanish Writing Table - Desk
Located in Round Top, TX
An outstanding and very handsome 17th century Spanish Writing Table - Desk from the Catalan region of Spain. Beautifully constructed from stunning walnut & chestnut with drawers, a ...
Chestnut, Walnut
Contemporary Desk French Writing Desk Luxury Wood Handmade Executive Desks
Located in København N, DK
True White People say that the color white does not exist. That our eye just perceives it that way. I don't want to believe that. White to me is the color of purity, the color that i...
Steel
$1,557 / item
European Black Rustic Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
Exquisitely designed to blend elegance with functionality. Crafted from high-quality mahogany wood and finished in our luxurious Batavia Black, this desk is a perfect addition to any...
Wood
Modern Walnut Wood Desk Handmade Executive Desk Luxury French Writing Desks
Located in København N, DK
There is a fire that does not harm or destroy, and brings benefits, takes away unnecessary and unnecessary, burdensome and brings ease and purity. It does not turn everything that ge...
Steel
Vienna Secessionist Bronzed Metal Writing Table or Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic bronzed metal petite writing table or desk made in the Vienna Secessionist period of Western Europe early 20th century.
Bronze
1900's Vintage / Antique Adam Style, Paint Decorated, Writing Desk!
Located in Austin, TX
Charming 1900's Vintage / Antique Adam Style, Paint Decorated, Writing Desk! Desk, Writing, Adam Style, Paint Decorated, Vintage / Antique, 1900's, 20th Century! Crafted with the ...
Wood, Paint
Jacob Kjær Mid Century Rio Rosewood Free Standing Writing Desk
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Kastrup, DK
Freestanding Rio rosewood writing desk with beautiful grain designed by Jacob Kjær, Denmark 1950-1960. Front with 2x2 drawers with brass pulls. Top with raised edge. The desk shows r...
Rosewood
Antique Chippendale Style Walnut Drop Front Secretary Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Miami, FL
An antique early 20th century ladies' secretary desk. Made from walnut with a maple writing surface. Features a drop front with neoclassical brass hardware over large central drawer ...
Walnut
Antique Chippendale Style Walnut Drop Front Secretary Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Miami, FL
An antique early 20th century ladies' secretary desk. Made from walnut with a maple writing surface. Features a drop front with neoclassical brass hardware over large central drawer ...
Walnut
$1,694Sale Price|20% Off
Rococo Revival Oak Writing Desk in Brown, Early 20th Century
Located in Opole, PL
Rococo Revival Oak Writing Desk in Brown, Early 20th Century This piece of furniture, made entirely of oak, dates from the 1st half of the 20th century. It consists of two drawers a...
Brass
$1,960Sale Price|20% Off
Gorgeous Inlaid Continental Louis XV Style Walnut Writing Desk circa 1920s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite Continental Louis XV style walnut writing desk from the 1920s is a stunning example of European craftsmanship and timeless design.
Walnut
Modern Black Writing Table Desk or Vanity Console in high gloss
By Renats Kotlevs
Located in Riga, LV
Refined elegance and classic design characterize the Kanttari Writing Desk. The definition of rich furniture design, this beautiful writing desk is handmade with soft to touch black ...
Brass
Louis XV-Style Writing Desk with Leather Top and Bronze Mounts, 1950
Located in Barntrup, DE
This fine Louis XV-style desk has a leather top framed by bronze borders. The writing desk is raised on cabriole legs headed by floral and leaf cast mounts that have finely finished ...
Bronze
Opener Desk in European Walnut by Jonathan Field
By Jonathan Field
Located in London, GB
Opener Desk Mk 2. Autumn 2023: number 2 of a series of 5 only The Opener desk design was revisited with a lighter profile and structurally updated using constructional veneers, whi...
Walnut
Early 20th Century Metamorphic Writing Desk by J.C Vickery of London
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 20th century mahogany metamorphic writing table by J.C Vickery of Regent St, London, the moulded edge hinged top lifting up and folding over to reveal the rising writing desk t...
Mahogany
$3,802Sale Price|30% Off
Fine Victorian Jas Shoolbred Green Marble Topped Watchmakers Desk Writing Table
By Jas Schoolbred
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning original Victorian circa 1880 James Jas Shoolbred Watchmakers table / desk with green marble top A good looking and...
Marble, Brass
21st Century Two-Drawer Mirrored Glass and Brass Writing Desk or Console
Located in Miami, FL
This is one of five exclusive pieces. Two-drawer mirrored glass and brass writing desk Beautiful and elegant design Perfect finished. Overall dimensions: 127 cm W x 51 cm D x 8...
Brass
$6,024Sale Price|20% Off
Postmodern 1980s Pine Wood writing Desk in the style of Guillerme & Chambron
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Basel, BS
Absolutely fabulous, sculptural desk made of solid pine wood! Three storage drawers on the right side with white accents and button-like solid pine knobs. Next to the drawers, lies a...
Pine
Modern Oak or Walnut Home Desk with Metallic Base, European Design
Located in New York, NY
Home desk comes in two sizes and the top has one drawer and one extra open box. There is a second open box in lacquer and the base is metallic with powder coating in variety of color...
Metal
Purification Fire Ancient 200-year Walnut Writing Desk Live Egde Contemporary
Located in København N, DK
There is a fire that does not harm or destroy, and brings benefits, takes away unnecessary and unnecessary, burdensome and brings ease and purity. It does not turn everything that ge...
Steel
$4,680Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Brass and Steel Aged Mirrored Top John Vesey Style Ebonzed Writing Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This rare brass and steel ebonized writing desk in the style of John Vesey showcases a striking blend of modern sophistication and timeless craftsmanship. Designed with an eye for bo...
Brass, Stainless Steel
$1,873Sale Price|20% Off
Ladies' Writing Desk From the Early 20th Century in the Style of Louis XV
Located in Opole, PL
Ladies' Writing Desk From the Early 20th Century in the Style of Louis XV A ladies' writing desk inspired by the Louis XV style, dating back to before 1939. The furniture stands on ...
Wood, Rosewood
True White Ancient 200 year Walnut Waterfall Live Edge Writing Desk Contemporary
Located in København N, DK
People say that the color white does not exist. That our eye just perceives it that way. I don't want to believe that. White to me is the color of purity, the color that is hard not ...
Steel
Kidney shaped desk with pebble edge top in European walnut by Jonathan Field
By Jonathan Field
Located in London, GB
Kidney-shaped desk with a soft pebble-edge top in solid European walnut by Jonathan Field. Each of the three drawers uses fully extendable soft-close drawer runners that provide full...
Walnut
English Walnut Burl Two-Drawer Writing Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
This two-drawer walnut writing desk is made for us by our English cabinetmaker. Using time-honored techniques, this table is created in just the same fashion as it would have been 20...
Walnut, Burl
Writing Table, Mahogany, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Rectangular board table decorated with a strip of vegetal motifs on the outer edge, waist enhanced with carved bands with oval and vegetable motifs of classicist influence and legs d...
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Sheraton Satinwood Writing Table
Located in Worcester, GB
Early 19th Century Sheraton Satinwood Writing Table with Pull-Out Slide and Screen A fine quality George III satinwood writing table in the Sheraton style, English, circa 1810. This...
Satinwood
Italian Writing Table, Early 20th Century
Located in Rome, IT
An early 20th century Italian writing table, with rectangular top. Measures: 164 x 79 x 50 cm.
Wood
Art Deco 1930s Wood Brass Writing Table
Located in Munich, DE
This elegant writing table has been handcrafted in France in the 1940's. The table features three different kind of wood and forged brass rings. The table top and the two drawers are...
Oak
18th Century Louis XV Provincial Writing / Occasional Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis XV provincial walnut writing / occasional table, 18th century. With an overhanging 3 board top with molded borders, frieze with drawer and scalloped apron, resting on cabriole ...
Walnut
$52,952
Pierre Cardin desk
By Pierre Cardin, Francesco Bocola
Located in Bruxelles, BE
One off a kind desk designed by famous couturier pierre Cardin at the end of the seventies. This desk is well known and published in a lot of books and a version a little bit differe...
Wood
Maison Ramsay attributed desk 1950
By Maison Ramsay
Located in Paris, FR
Maison Ramsay ( attributed) around 1950. Curved desk with red ocher laquered. Brass thread on the crosspiece. H. 76,5 x L. 170 cm x P. 70 cm.
Brass
Architectural Desk or Table in Solid Wengé Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Table or desk, solid wengé wood, Europe, 1970s A beautifully restrained European modernist desk or table, dating from the 1970s and executed in richly figured wengé wood.
Wenge
Country House Library Partners Desk
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine 18th century Chippendale period country house library fitted partners desk. The paneled cupbards opening to one end with fitted folio shelves and one front cupboard is fitted ...
Leather, Mahogany
Desk table. Following old models.
Located in Madrid, ES
Desk table. Following old models. Desk with a rectangular top divided into three areas by three textiles, with four drawers on each side (in the structures on legs) and another one...
Metal, Other
Desk Probably Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare desk by unknown designer. Probably produced in Sweden.
Steel
Desk Probably Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare freestanding desk by unknown designer. Probably produced in Sweden. Width: 132.5 ( 197.5 ) cm.
Brass
Continental 18th Century Bombay Slant Front Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
While restoration is recommended, the Desk retains a fine European presentation.
Wood
Walnut Davenport Desk, England, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
English "Davenport" walnut wood desk, 19th century. Desk with four drawers on the side, inkwell with closure at the top and folding tabletop with key lock. This typology is known as...
Walnut
Antique bureau, Northern Europe, ca. 1910.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique bureau, Northern Europe, ca. 1910. Very good condition, after renovation in our workshop. Wood: mahogany Dimensions: height 113 cm width 119 cm depth 63 cm
Walnut
$5,177 / item
Hand, Sculpted Desk, Signed by Lukasz Friedrich
By Lukas Friedrich
Located in Geneve, CH
Hand, sculpted desk, signed by Lukasz Friedrich Desk “Gloomy Sunday” Measures: 110 x 50 H 76 cm Finish: raw, waxed steel with brass drawer knob Top: dyed and oiled oak veneer (o...
Steel
$10,002 / item
Desk in Grey Shagreen by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
This futurist desk is made of original shagreen. It has 1 central drawer with a brass knob. The triangular legs are in metal with an antique brass patina. It can be used as a writin...
Metal
1950's Stitched leather desk by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather desk by Jacques Adnet Olive green and black leather France
Metal
1950's Stitched leather desk by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather desk by Jacques Adnet Bluet leather nickeled X base Chair included
Metal
Desk, Louis XVI, Early XIXe, Mahogany Gilded Bronze
Located in Brussels, BE
Desk, Louis XVI, Early XIXe, Mahogany Gilded Bronze
Bronze
Flat desk – Louis XVI style – Mahogany, green leather, bronze
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Louis XVI style flat desk in solid mahogany. Height under headband 61 cm Rectangular tray surrounded by a brass gallery, trimmed with bottle green leather with gold stamped bo...
Fruitwood
Unusual Antique George lII Mahogany and Oak Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual Antique George lII mahogany and oak desk having a quality mahogany writing fall opening to reveal a fitted interior with pigeon holes and six working drawers above a kneehole...
Oak
1950's Stitched leather desk by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very nice stitched leather desk in bi-color brown and black feet in brass in the manner of bamboo Possibility to add an armchair who is not included
Brass
Desk Swedish Baroque Period 18th Century Veneer Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Desk Swedish Baroque Period 18th Century Veneer Sweden. A stunning desk made during the Baroque period in Sweden. Veneered with elm and burl wood. Brass hardware added later but not ...
Wood
Antique Italian Money-Changers Desk with Hidden Storage
Located in London, GB
An 17-18th century antique desk. Likely Italian, but sourced in France. Solid oak with a marble inset top. An exceptional table with crafty hidden sliding storage, access...
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Desk by Bergwood, Circa 1975
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern desk by Bergwood - circa 1975.
Wood
Royal Empire Desk/Bureau Plat, Gilt Bronze, 19th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Royal Empire Desk/Bureau Plat, Gilt Bronze Mahogany with gilded bronze fittings in the form of female figures, incense burners, acanthus decoration and garlands. Rectangular plate w...
Bronze
$1,903 / item
FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Walnut Wood 120x60
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A statement piece for refined workspaces – handcrafted in solid walnut, this minimalist executive desk blends functionality and sculptural presence. Elevate your workspace with this...
Wood, Walnut, Plywood
$2,239 / item
FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Ash Wood 200x100
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A statement piece for refined workspaces – handcrafted in solid ash, this minimalist executive desk blends functionality and sculptural presence. Elevate your workspace with this lu...
Wood, Plywood, Ash
$2,152 / item
FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Walnut Wood 140x70
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A statement piece for refined workspaces – handcrafted in solid walnut, this minimalist executive desk blends functionality and sculptural presence. Elevate your workspace with this...
Wood, Plywood, Walnut
Freestanding Executive Desk by Oswald Vermaercke for V-Form, 1960s
By Oswald Vermaercke, V-Form
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Beautiful writing desk designed by Oswald Vermaercke for V-Form in Belgium round 1960. Made of teak wood with great details such as the door handles and tapered legs. It has three dr...
Teak
Unavailable
H 26.38 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in
Fully renovated ART DECO writing desk, 1930´s, Central Europe
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This fully renovated art deco writing desk is a stunning piece of furniture that will add character to any room.
Wood, Walnut
Unavailable
H 31.89 in W 59.06 in D 31.11 in
Czechoslovak modernist chrome and wood writing desk, 1950´s, Europe
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Large Bauhaus Partners Desk, piano lacquer, chrome, Czechoslovakia, 1930´s This large Bauhaus writing desk from 1930s Czechoslovakia is a striking piece of functionalist art, also k...
Chrome
Unavailable
H 30.71 in W 59.06 in D 29.53 in
Fully renovated Czechoslovak huge writing desk, 1970´s, Central Europe
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This writing desk was made in the former Czechoslovakia in 1970s . It features two sections with 6 drawers in total. It´s made of beech wood and plywood. The piece is fully restore...
Wood, Beech, Plywood
Unavailable
H 30.71 in W 59.06 in D 29.53 in
Fully renovated Czechoslovak huge writing desk, 1970´s, Central Europe
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This writing desk was made in the former Czechoslovakia in 1970s . It features two sections with 6 drawers in total. It´s made of beech wood and plywood. The piece is fully restore...
Wood, Beech, Plywood
Stylish Mid Century Writing Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Stylish Mid Century Writing Desk
Brass
Folding Desk or Writing Table, circa 1900
Located in Houston, TX
Continental mahogany folding desk with curved frame opens to reveal a fitted leather writing surface. It does lock and stands when closed. One compartment is stamped BRIEFE which i...
Mahogany
Antique Writing Desk with Drawer, Nut Veneered
Located in Zbiroh, CZ
Nut veneered desk with drawer and beautiful shape of the trestle board. After complete renovation of construction and all surfaces. Final varnished by French polish. Legs shaped in B...
Chestnut
Louis XIV Style Inlaid Writing Desk, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Louis XIV style inlaid writing desk, 20th century. This French Louis XIV style writing desk is fully handmade from beechwood, taste of French empire come through the o...
Wood
Unavailable
H 29.93 in W 60.24 in D 26.78 in
Contemporary Writing Desk "Cary" by Studio Catoir, Maple Top and Brass Base
By Studio Catoir
Located in PARIS, FR
Elegant and decorative desk with incorporated hidden wiring system, to solve the problem of powering computer equipment or a light fixture on the desk. Metal base in polished brass,...
Brass
Continental Walnut Writing Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A continental walnut writing table with side drawer fitted for writing.
Walnut
English Writing Table with Leather Insert Top
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Beautiful vintage 19th century writing desk adjustable top with leather insert.
Antique Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique five-drawer desk with a leather top and detailed turned legs.
Leather, Wood
19th Century Regency Writing Table, circa 1820
Located in Richmond, London
A superb quality Regency side table in the manner of Gillows. Rare combination of the most beautiful figuring of the carefully selected veneers, superb craftsmanship, compact scale a...
Leather
1950s Desk
Located in Brussels & Antwerp, BE
Burl elm and chromed metal. Not signed. Measures: H. 76 cm, W. 180 cm, D. 85 cm.
Chrome
American rolling desk
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
American rolling desk A solid oak desk in the early 20th century with a practical blind that closes the work desk and you can leave. The top lockable part of the table with many com...
Wood, Oak
English Painted Desk
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
English painted desk with tapered legs, porcelain handles, later paint, circa 1930.
Art Deco Desk
Located in New York, NY
A rich beautiful quarter sawn mahogany desk or dining table with inset black feet.
Wood
ORIGIN 00008 Desk
By POLCHA
Located in PARIS, FR
This desk is the first piece of our work, Polcha, we wanted to work the materials in trompe l'oeil and graphic forms to come, visually, destructure the original form, come to disrupt...
Wood, Mahogany
Boulle Style Desk
Located in Estepona, ES
An imposing yet subtle piece which plays upon the contrast and harmony of black, gold and red tortoiseshell. A very robust piece, with three drawers in perfect condition. The top of ...
Wood
English Desk on Casters
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Charming English desk, later painted pale grey on original brass casters with turned legs.
Desk in Mahogany, 1950
Located in Toulouse, France
A 1950s splendid curved desk in mahogany. Three front drawers with golden brass handles, legs in tubular matte black lacquered metal and top in safety glass.
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
Obsidian Desk - Handcrafted Black Lacquer Desk with Chrome Plinth
By Prieto Studio
Located in London, GB
The steep accents of the Obsidian collection confers its unique design with a sublime and powerful presence, gifting it with a head-turning look and a sharp personality of its own. T...
Chrome
Danish rosewood desk circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
This rosewood desk was made in Denmark during the 1940s in Denmark. With a good height of 75cm or 29-1.2 inches, the desk is pictured in original condition. Upon purchase and include...
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 59.06 in D 27.56 in
Midnight Desk - Modern Handcrafted Black Lacquer Desk with Steel Legs
By Prieto Studio
Located in London, GB
Like glittering streams of silver flowing down the shadowy contours of the night, the Midnight collection combines the beauty of metal and natural wood in one unique design, unfoldin...
Stainless Steel
English Painted Desk, circa 1900
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
English painted desk with one small drawer, old paint, natural pine top.
Unavailable
H 29.93 in W 36.03 in D 20.87 in
Antique 20th Century Carved Oak Writing Table With Stool ( REF AF-3426 )
Located in Ledbury, GB
An elegant 20th-century writing table crafted in oak, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail. The desk features two drawers in the upper section, each with beauti...
Iron
Elm Wood Desk, circa 1970
Located in Roubaix, FR
Solid Elm wood Desk with very nice and futuristic Design. France circa 1970 Height of the working part 73 cm Weight : 36 kg
Elm
Burr Walnut Kidney Shaped Antique Desk
Located in Antrim, GB
Magnificent burr walnut kidney shaped antique desk with Davenport type top incorporated. Green tooled leather. Measures: 42 ins x 40 ins x 21 ins deep.
Walnut
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.
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