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Regency Campaign Writing Table, 19th Century, Portable Design
Regency Campaign Writing Table, 19th Century, Portable Design

Regency Campaign Writing Table, 19th Century, Portable Design

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Regency Campaign Coaching Table. A Beautiful Mahogany Folding Writing Desk Featuring A Push Button

Category

Antique 19th Century British Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Two-Piece Camphor Wood Campaign Chest with Folding Writing Desk
19th Century Two-Piece Camphor Wood Campaign Chest with Folding Writing Desk

19th Century Two-Piece Camphor Wood Campaign Chest with Folding Writing Desk

Located in Madrid, ES

hidden fold-out writing desk. The attractive "blonde" camphor wood is contrasted with dark ebony painted

Category

Antique 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

NAPOLEON III Paris 1860 Travel Foldable Writing Desk Box In Precious Woods & Aba
NAPOLEON III Paris 1860 Travel Foldable Writing Desk Box In Precious Woods & Aba

NAPOLEON III Paris 1860 Travel Foldable Writing Desk Box In Precious Woods & Aba

By Napoléon III

Located in Miami, FL

An antique Napoleon III traveler portable writing-desk box. This is a gorgeous portable writing

Category

Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Shell, Wood

Antique Wooden Writing Desk with Fold-Down Front
Antique Wooden Writing Desk with Fold-Down Front

Antique Wooden Writing Desk with Fold-Down Front

Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL

This beautiful antique writing desk is made of solid wood with a warm brown color and a rich

Category

Antique 19th Century Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

English Regency Desk with Foldable Desk / Writing Table 20th Century
English Regency Desk with Foldable Desk / Writing Table 20th Century

English Regency Desk with Foldable Desk / Writing Table 20th Century

Located in Berlin, DE

Extraordinary English regency desk with hinged sides and red leather top. 5 drawers in the front

Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique English Victorian Mahogany Folding Military Campaign Writing Desks
Antique English Victorian Mahogany Folding Military Campaign Writing Desks

Antique English Victorian Mahogany Folding Military Campaign Writing Desks

Located in Dayton, OH

2 Civil War era British campaign writing desks. Made of mahogany featuring a folding form that

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Revolving Folding Mid-Century Modern Desk Writing Table Cabinet Hide Away MINT
Revolving Folding Mid-Century Modern Desk Writing Table Cabinet Hide Away MINT

Revolving Folding Mid-Century Modern Desk Writing Table Cabinet Hide Away MINT

By Milo Baughman, George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Revolving Folding Mid-Century Modern Desk Writing Table Cabinet Hide Away MINT.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch

Rare Giuseppe Rivadossi Folding Desk
Rare Giuseppe Rivadossi Folding Desk

Rare Giuseppe Rivadossi Folding Desk

By Giuseppe Rivadossi

Located in San Francisco, CA

This stunning one of a kind folding desk embodies a striking textured surface that is hand carved

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Quality Antique French Mahogany Fold Down Desk
Quality Antique French Mahogany Fold Down Desk

Quality Antique French Mahogany Fold Down Desk

Located in Suffolk, GB

Quality antique French mahogany fold down desk having the original pretty brass gallery, two glazed

Category

Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Other

Platone Folding Desk by Giancarlo Piretti, Italy, 1969
Platone Folding Desk by Giancarlo Piretti, Italy, 1969

Platone Folding Desk by Giancarlo Piretti, Italy, 1969

By Giancarlo Piretti

Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District

Iconic Mid-Century Modern folding desk designed by Giancarlo Piretti in 1969. The Platone desk

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Brazilian Modern Foldable Desk in Hardwood, Jorge Zalszupin, 1970s
Brazilian Modern Foldable Desk in Hardwood, Jorge Zalszupin, 1970s

Brazilian Modern Foldable Desk in Hardwood, Jorge Zalszupin, 1970s

By Jorge Zalszupin

Located in New York, NY

desk is defined by a rectilinear form that conceals a carefully engineered folding mechanism. When open

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Giancarlo Piretti Red "Platone" Folding Desk for Castelli, 1970s
Giancarlo Piretti Red "Platone" Folding Desk for Castelli, 1970s

Giancarlo Piretti Red "Platone" Folding Desk for Castelli, 1970s

By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti

Located in London, GB

Folding Giancarlo Piretti Red "Platone" Folding Desk for Castelli, 1970s

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Platone folding desk by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli , 1970s
Platone folding desk by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli , 1970s

Platone folding desk by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli , 1970s

By Giancarlo Piretti

Located in Delft, NL

Platone folding desk by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli , 1970s

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli “Platone” Folding Desk, 1970s
Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli “Platone” Folding Desk, 1970s

Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli “Platone” Folding Desk, 1970s

By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli

Located in BARCELONA, ES

The “Platone” folding desk, designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli in the 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Jorge Zalszupin Folding Desk by L'atelier Brazil 1959
Jorge Zalszupin Folding Desk by L'atelier Brazil 1959

Jorge Zalszupin Folding Desk by L'atelier Brazil 1959

By Jorge Zalszupin

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Folding desk designed by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured by his own company L’Atelier, Brazil 1959

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Faux Leather, Rosewood

Giancarlo Piretti, Platone Folding Desk for Anonima Castelli, 1971
Giancarlo Piretti, Platone Folding Desk for Anonima Castelli, 1971

Giancarlo Piretti, Platone Folding Desk for Anonima Castelli, 1971

By Giancarlo Piretti

Located in London, GB

is the folding Plia chair. The design was first unveiled at the Fiera del Mobile in Milan in 1967 as

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Louis XV Style Folding Desk with One Drawer, 1950
Louis XV Style Folding Desk with One Drawer, 1950

Louis XV Style Folding Desk with One Drawer, 1950

Located in Miami, FL

Louis XV style folding desk with one drawer. An exceptional Louis XV style desk, made of early

Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique School Desk with Foldable Seat in Soft Pink Patina
Antique School Desk with Foldable Seat in Soft Pink Patina

Antique School Desk with Foldable Seat in Soft Pink Patina

Located in Barcelona, ES

Eye-catching antique school desk in pink patinated pine wood, Spain, 1930s Fine example in very

Category

20th Century Spanish Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Pine

Midcentury Giancarlo Piretti "Platone" White Folding Desk for Castelli, 1970s
Midcentury Giancarlo Piretti "Platone" White Folding Desk for Castelli, 1970s

Midcentury Giancarlo Piretti "Platone" White Folding Desk for Castelli, 1970s

By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli

Located in Roma, IT

Lovely midcentury off-white "Platone" folding desk designed by Giancarlo Piretti and produced by

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel

Midcentury Giancarlo Piretti Blue "Platone" Folding Desk by Castelli, 1970s
Midcentury Giancarlo Piretti Blue "Platone" Folding Desk by Castelli, 1970s

Midcentury Giancarlo Piretti Blue "Platone" Folding Desk by Castelli, 1970s

By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli

Located in Roma, IT

Fabulous and incredibly rare midcentury blue "Platone" folding desk designed by Giancarlo Piretti

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel

Midcentury Giancarlo Piretti Red "Platone" Folding Desk for Castelli, 1970s
Midcentury Giancarlo Piretti Red "Platone" Folding Desk for Castelli, 1970s

Midcentury Giancarlo Piretti Red "Platone" Folding Desk for Castelli, 1970s

By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful and incredibly rare midcentury red "Platone" folding desk designed by Giancarlo Piretti

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel

Luigi Caccia Dominioni Folding Desk for Villa Mazzotti, Italy 1946
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Folding Desk for Villa Mazzotti, Italy 1946

Luigi Caccia Dominioni Folding Desk for Villa Mazzotti, Italy 1946

By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni

Located in Milan, IT

Architect Luigi Caccia Dominioni Rare oak wood folding desk for Villa Mazzotti, Milan, Italy Luigi

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Foldable Desk in Hardwood, Jorge Zalszupin, 1970s
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Foldable Desk in Hardwood, Jorge Zalszupin, 1970s

Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Foldable Desk in Hardwood, Jorge Zalszupin, 1970s

By Jorge Zalszupin

Located in New York, NY

Designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922–2020) and produced by L’Atelier in São Paulo, this foldable desk

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Faux Leather, Hardwood

Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Top Chrome Legs Folding Desk Mint
Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Top Chrome Legs Folding Desk Mint

Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Top Chrome Legs Folding Desk Mint

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Top Chrome Legs Folding Desk Mint

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Brazilian Modern Foldable Desk in Hardwood in Patchwork, Jorge Zalszupin, 1970s
Brazilian Modern Foldable Desk in Hardwood in Patchwork, Jorge Zalszupin, 1970s

Brazilian Modern Foldable Desk in Hardwood in Patchwork, Jorge Zalszupin, 1970s

By Jorge Zalszupin

Located in New York, NY

The foldable desk, designed by Jorge Zalszupin and crafted by his own company L’Atelier, showcases

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Midcentury "Platone" White Folding Desk by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1970s
Midcentury "Platone" White Folding Desk by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1970s

Midcentury "Platone" White Folding Desk by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1970s

By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli

Located in Roma, IT

Lovely white "Platone" folding desk. Designed by the visionary Giancarlo Piretti and produced by

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel

Mid-Century Modern Wood Foldable 6M Desk and Chair, Italy, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Wood Foldable 6M Desk and Chair, Italy, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Wood Foldable 6M Desk and Chair, Italy, 1960s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern wood foldable 6M desk and chair, Italy, 1960s Measures: Chair : 55 x 50 x

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

American Walnut Ed Wormley for Dunbar Double Pedestal Desk w/ Folding Return
American Walnut Ed Wormley for Dunbar Double Pedestal Desk w/ Folding Return

American Walnut Ed Wormley for Dunbar Double Pedestal Desk w/ Folding Return

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Rockaway, NJ

American walnut Ed Wormley for Dunbar double pedestal desk w/ folding return. Uniquer folding

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Folding Red Laminate Plywood Desk by Pamio and Toso for Stilwood, Italy, 1970s
Folding Red Laminate Plywood Desk by Pamio and Toso for Stilwood, Italy, 1970s

Folding Red Laminate Plywood Desk by Pamio and Toso for Stilwood, Italy, 1970s

By Stilwood, Roberto Pamio & Renato Toso

Located in Milan, IT

Rare folding desk by Roberto Pamio and Renato Toso for Stilwood. Plywood frame covered with

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Laminate, Plywood

Long Foldable Schoolhouse Table
Long Foldable Schoolhouse Table

Long Foldable Schoolhouse Table

Located in New York, NY

This long schoolhouse table was sourced in New England. It features a gentle slant for writing and

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Unique Mini Desk/Lady's Desk, England 1890
Unique Mini Desk/Lady's Desk, England 1890

Unique Mini Desk/Lady's Desk, England 1890

Located in Berlin, DE

Unique mini desk/lady's desk, England 1890 Curious ladies desk, England. Folding writing surface

Category

20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Small Folding Table, Italy, Early 20th Century
Small Folding Table, Italy, Early 20th Century

Small Folding Table, Italy, Early 20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Small Folding Table realized in Italy in the early 20th Century. Good overall condition except for

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Friso Kramer Revolt folding table Ahrend Netherlands 1955
Friso Kramer Revolt folding table Ahrend Netherlands 1955

Friso Kramer Revolt folding table Ahrend Netherlands 1955

By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

This ultra-rare folding table by Friso Kramer, designed in 1955 for Ahrend de Cirkel in Holland, is

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Foldable Patent Secretary with Ink Drawing, English 19th-Century
Foldable Patent Secretary with Ink Drawing, English 19th-Century

Foldable Patent Secretary with Ink Drawing, English 19th-Century

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

This filigree patent secretary, also known as a folding travel desk, is made of mahogany veneer and

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Baroque Wood and Iron Spanish Folding Traveling Table
Baroque Wood and Iron Spanish Folding Traveling Table

Baroque Wood and Iron Spanish Folding Traveling Table

Located in Leesburg, VA

Baroque Wood and Iron Spanish Folding Traveling Table Anonymous Spain; 18th century Wood, iron

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

ClassiCon Jean Fold Out Table by Eileen Gray
ClassiCon Jean Fold Out Table by Eileen Gray

ClassiCon Jean Fold Out Table by Eileen Gray

By Eileen Gray

Located in New York, NY

", wrote Eileen Gray, "that at the same time can serve as a desk. For entertaining one moves all the pieces

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

ClassiCon Lou Perou Folding Table  by Eileen Gray
ClassiCon Lou Perou Folding Table  by Eileen Gray

ClassiCon Lou Perou Folding Table by Eileen Gray

By Eileen Gray

Located in New York, NY

found an unexpected solution. The folding section of the tabletop is supported by a single leg out of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Folding Table by Giovanni Offredi for MC Selvini Italy
Folding Table by Giovanni Offredi for MC Selvini Italy

Folding Table by Giovanni Offredi for MC Selvini Italy

By Giovanni Offredi

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

freestanding table, desk or against a wall and it can be used in its full width and is then 64cm deep or as a

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Laminate

Chromed Trestles Table and Folding Chair by Elios Colle d'Elsa
Chromed Trestles Table and Folding Chair by Elios Colle d'Elsa

Chromed Trestles Table and Folding Chair by Elios Colle d'Elsa

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

chrome trestles desk matches the Elios Colle d’Elsa Folding Chair. It features two functional trestles

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Platone Folding Table by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, Italy, 70s
Platone Folding Table by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, Italy, 70s

Platone Folding Table by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, Italy, 70s

By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli

Located in Lucija, SI

The Platone desk was designed to be presented as a set with the Plia chair. It is also held in the

Category

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

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Black Vintage Desk Platone Giancarlo Piretti, 1969, Italy
Mid-Century Modern Black Vintage Desk Platone Giancarlo Piretti, 1969, Italy

Mid-Century Modern Black Vintage Desk Platone Giancarlo Piretti, 1969, Italy

By Giancarlo Piretti

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid-Century Modern black foldable vintage writing desk "Platone" designed by Giancarlo Piretti 1969

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Antique Victorian English Bramah Leather Fold-out Correspondence Writing Desk
Antique Victorian English Bramah Leather Fold-out Correspondence Writing Desk

Antique Victorian English Bramah Leather Fold-out Correspondence Writing Desk

By Joseph Bramah

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Beautiful & Luxurious Handcrafted Victorian Bramah Hardwood Fold-out Travelling Writing

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Antique English Victorian Bramah Leather Fold-out Stationary Writing Desk
Antique English Victorian Bramah Leather Fold-out Stationary Writing Desk

Antique English Victorian Bramah Leather Fold-out Stationary Writing Desk

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Beautiful & Luxurious Handcrafted Victorian Bramah Fold-out Travelling Writing Companion

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Mahogany Writing Desk with Folding Front Part
19th Century French Mahogany Writing Desk with Folding Front Part

19th Century French Mahogany Writing Desk with Folding Front Part

Located in Sofia, BG

French mahogany writing desk with folding front part and hidden drawers in the upper part. There

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Wooden Writing Desk with Drawers and Folding Door
Wooden Writing Desk with Drawers and Folding Door

Wooden Writing Desk with Drawers and Folding Door

Located in Marbella, ES

Wooden Writing Desk with Drawers and Folding Door

Category

Antique 19th Century European Secretaires

Materials

Wood

THEODORE ALEXANDER SECRETAIRE DESK & GOTHIC REVIVAL WiNDSOR BROWN LEATHER CHAIR
THEODORE ALEXANDER SECRETAIRE DESK & GOTHIC REVIVAL WiNDSOR BROWN LEATHER CHAIR

THEODORE ALEXANDER SECRETAIRE DESK & GOTHIC REVIVAL WiNDSOR BROWN LEATHER CHAIR

By Theodore Alexander

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

, vintage Theodore Alexander folding writing table desk with hidden storage and brown leather top and super

Category

20th Century English Gothic Revival Desks

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Zanotta Calamo Desk in White Top with Steel Frame by Gabriele Rosa
Zanotta Calamo Desk in White Top with Steel Frame by Gabriele Rosa

Zanotta Calamo Desk in White Top with Steel Frame by Gabriele Rosa

By Zanotta, Gabriele Rosa

Located in Brooklyn, NY

pigmentato cover for the surface and storage space under the folding lid. Undoubtedly the writing desk still

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Desks

Materials

Steel

Zanotta Calamo Desk in Black Top with Steel Frame by Gabriele Rosa
Zanotta Calamo Desk in Black Top with Steel Frame by Gabriele Rosa

Zanotta Calamo Desk in Black Top with Steel Frame by Gabriele Rosa

By Gabriele Rosa, Zanotta

Located in Brooklyn, NY

pigmentato cover for the surface and storage space under the folding lid. Undoubtedly the writing desk still

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Desks

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Vanity/Writing Desk w/ Carved Bamboo Motif Signed James Mont
Mid-Century Vanity/Writing Desk w/ Carved Bamboo Motif Signed James Mont

Mid-Century Vanity/Writing Desk w/ Carved Bamboo Motif Signed James Mont

By James Mont

Located in New York, NY

This Mid-Century Modernist fold-top vanity/writing desk, designed by legendary American furniture

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Walnut 8-Drawer Dresser / Writing Desk
Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Walnut 8-Drawer Dresser / Writing Desk

Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Walnut 8-Drawer Dresser / Writing Desk

By Jens Risom

Located in Queens, NY

drawers on the right, the top of which folds down to create a writing desk, all with rounded rectangular

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Walnut 8-Drawer Dresser / Writing Desk
Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Walnut 8-Drawer Dresser / Writing Desk

Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Walnut 8-Drawer Dresser / Writing Desk

By Jens Risom

Located in Queens, NY

drawers on the right, the top of which folds down to create a writing desk, all with rounded rectangular

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood, Walnut

French Mini Desk/Lady's Desk, Circa 1900
French Mini Desk/Lady's Desk, Circa 1900

French Mini Desk/Lady's Desk, Circa 1900

Located in Miami, FL

Curious ladies desk, France. Folding writing surface made of solid pine. With various drawers and

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Early 19th Century Georgian English Travel Writing Box Mahogany
Early 19th Century Georgian English Travel Writing Box Mahogany

Early 19th Century Georgian English Travel Writing Box Mahogany

Located in Münster, DE

division Large writing box / travel writing desk England around 1830, folding to travel writing desk

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Italian walnut bureau with writing surface, tuscan cabinetmaking, mid-1700s
Italian walnut bureau with writing surface, tuscan cabinetmaking, mid-1700s

Italian walnut bureau with writing surface, tuscan cabinetmaking, mid-1700s

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

, intimate space. This fold-out writing desk has undoubtedly borne witness to whispered secrets, love letters

Category

Antique Mid-17th Century Italian Directoire Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Unusual 18th Century Swedish Provincial Gustavian Chest of Drawers
Unusual 18th Century Swedish Provincial Gustavian Chest of Drawers

Unusual 18th Century Swedish Provincial Gustavian Chest of Drawers

Located in Bozeman, MT

writing desk containing five drawers and one compartment. Original colour with fantastic patination and

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal folding writing desk for your home. Each folding writing desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. There are 251 variations of the antique or vintage folding writing desk you’re looking for, while we also have 8 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect folding writing desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A folding writing desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. A well-made folding writing desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli and Mummenthaler and Meier are consistently popular.

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A folding writing desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,395, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $1,919,381.
Questions About Folding 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.