There is a range of French ormolu writing desks for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique French ormolu writing desks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
wood,
metal and
ormolu. There are all kinds of French ormolu writing desks available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. French ormolu writing desks bearing
Louis XV or
Louis XVI hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many French ormolu writing desks are appealing in their simplicity, but
Paul Sormani,
Henry Dasson and
François Linke produced popular French ormolu writing desks that are worth a look.
Prices for French ormolu writing desks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, French ormolu writing desks begin at $645 and can go as high as $225,000, while the average can fetch as much as $9,933.
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.