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George IV Pollard Oak Writing Desk
By George Smith
Located in London, GB
A very fine George IV pollard oak writing table, with original Moroccan red leather and exceptional
Category
Antique 19th Century English George IV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Leather, Wood
Writing Desk by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A single pedestal writing desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller with a built-in pivoting lamp
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
A George III Chippendale Period Writing Desk
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Dublin, GB
A Superbly made George III Chippendale Period Mahogany Writing Desk
The rectangular leather inset
Category
Antique 1760s English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Georges "Djo" Bourgeois, Desk
By Georges Djo-Bourgeois
Located in Paris, FR
Georges "Djo" Bourgeois (1898 - 1937)
Desk made of walnut, with an added level just under the
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut, Glass
Antique George III Mahogany Library Writing Table Desk, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fine antique George III mahogany and marquetry library table, circa 1780 in date.
The
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Antique 1780s English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
English George III Mahogany & Leather Pedestal “Rent” Writing Desk ca. 1800
Located in Shippensburg, PA
GEORGE III MAHOGANY & TOOLED LEATHER PEDESTAL DESK WITH "RENT" COMPARTMENTS
England, ca. 1800 with
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Antique 19th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 30.63 in W 49.75 in D 27 in
Hepplewhite Sheraton Style Inlaid Mahogany Tambour Writing Desk
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This American made 1920s era mahogany piece is made in the quality level of New York makers. With the leather top removed, the metal tray makes a convenient wine tasting tray or table.
Category
Vintage 1920s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
George III Red Japanned Writing Desk/Side Table with Chinoiserie Scenes
Located in Hastings, GB
An outstanding bow fronted George III writing desk/side table, red jappaned with applied
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Antique 1780s English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 28.55 in W 36.42 in D 20.87 in
George Nelson "Dry Erase" Desk with Return
By George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Newly laminated Formica top with dry erase
Category
Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Antique George III Banded Satinwood Lady's Writing Desk with Rosewood Inlay
Located in Morristown, NJ
18th c., England, a delightful George III cheveret lady's writing desk in two parts. The upper five
Category
Antique 1790s English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ivory, Satinwood, Rosewood, Leather
George II Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine George II mahogany writing table, the leather-lined top with gilt tooling and banded edge
Category
Antique 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany, Oak
George IV Mahogany Writing Table
By John Mclean
Located in Dublin, GB
A fine George IV figured mahogany writing table
The tooled leather top inside a mahogany band
Category
Antique 1810s English George IV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular with old brown leather top and cross banded edge. Three drawer and false drawers on reverse. String inlay and brass bail handles on the drawers. Raised on square tapered ...
Category
Antique 1790s English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
George IV Rosewood Writing Table
Located in Dublin, GB
A George IV rosewood writing table. The rectangular tooled leather top, with a rosewood cross
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Antique 1820s English George IV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
George III Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top with all new olive tooled leather and central hinged rest, over a pair of drawers over two small drawers, raised on square tapered legs with spade feet. The back is p...
Category
Antique 1790s English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
George III Period Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Montreal, QC
George III Period Mahogany Desk two drawer resting on on square tapered legs castors and the top
Category
Antique 1790s English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Georgian Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique Georgian writing table / desk of the highest order. This was made in England
Category
Antique 1820s British George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
1950s George Nelson Swag Leg Desk
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original Swag leg desk, designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Colorful cubbyholes and molded
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
1970s Live Edge Walnut Waterfall Desk Inspiration George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Custom Desk in natural Walnut wood, Live edge Waterfall Form, inspiration George Nakashima.
Desk
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
George Nakashima Desk with Wall-Mounted Case in Walnut
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima, desk with sliding-door wall-mounted cabinet, American black walnut, English
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Early George Nelson Desk / Return, Child's Desk, Modernist, Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early George Nelson desk / return, child's desk, Modernist, Herman Miller, Retains original Herman
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 26.5 in W 34.5 in D 16 in
18th Century George II Writing Bureau
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th Century George II mahogany ladies writing bureau topped by brass pierced gallery. The sloped
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Irish George II Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Fine 19th C Mahogany George 11 Writing Desk in the Manner of William Harllett
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine 19th century George 11 mahogany and leather top writing desk. Hand carved and details
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English George II Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 31 in W 50 in D 31 in
George Eliot's Writing Table
Located in Dorking, GB
revolving tray.
A writer like George Eliot might have used one section for her reference books, another
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
George III Satinwood Oval Writing Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine Georgian Satinwood oval writing/library table, the inset leather top with rosewood
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Rare French Desk Georges Frydman Mahogany Black Metal Brass, 1950s
By Georges Frydman
Located in Paris, IDF
This rare and beautiful French modernist desk was made by Georges Frydman for EFA editor in the
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
George Nelson Desk for Herman Miller, 1960s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Berlin, DE
George Nelson Desk for Herman Miller, 1960s
The Top has a very floating appearance.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique Georgian Period Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A charming and very well made antique Georgian writing table / desk. This was made in England, we
Category
Antique Early 1800s British George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
18th Century George II Walnut Writing Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
George II walnut writing table, Mid-18th Century, the molded top having a tooled green leather
Category
Antique 18th Century British George II Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut, Leather
Circa 1790 George III Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This George III table has gold embossed trim around a beautifully weathered dark green-blue leather
Category
Antique 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Carlton House Writing Desk
Located in Greenwich, CT
A Carlton House writing desk in wonderful fiddlegrain mahogany with a D shaped platform surrounded
Category
Antique 1880s English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
George Nelson Home Desk for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Hudson, NY
Walnut with original custom white leather writing surface and sliding floating doors, small drawers
Category
Vintage 1940s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
George Walton. Arts & Crafts Walnut Desk with Secret Drawers & Heart Escutcheons
By George Walton
Located in London, GB
George Walton. A rare Arts and Crafts walnut desk almost identical to the desk Walton designed in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 45 in W 52.5 in D 32 in
George III Mahogany Roll-Top Writing Table
Located in New York, NY
The rectangular writing table fitted with two frieze drawers and with pull-out candle slides to the
Category
Antique 1790s English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
George Nelson Walnut Executive and Typewriter Desk Set
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, Executive Office Group desk model 9959 and typewriter return desk model 4751 by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
George III Sheraton Writing Table
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A fine George III Sheraton period partners writing table in figured mahogany with box wood
Category
Antique 1780s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
An Important George III Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Hudson, NY
This very fine mahogany writing table made in England in the French taste would have been for only
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ebony, Mahogany
George Nakashima Turned Wood Dowel Shape Leg Single Pedestal Small Desk Mint
By George Nakashima
Located in Rockaway, NJ
George Nakashima turned wood dowel shape leg single pedestal small desk mint with documents.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Important Regency Mahogany Partners Writing Table in the Manner of George Smith
By Charles Norman, George Smith
Located in Benington, Herts
A highly Important, Early Regency period mahogany, ebonised and parcel-gilt partners writing table
Category
Antique 1810s British Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Giltwood
H 29.14 in W 64.57 in D 34.26 in
Mid-Century Modern Action Office Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1960s
By George Nelson
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Action Office Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 32.68 in W 64.18 in D 32.29 in
George III Satinwood and Marquetry Harlequin Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
and fitting into a recess , leather top of Tiffany blue. A button released the pop up desk with
Category
Antique 1770s English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
Asprey & Co. London Oak & Tooled Racing Green Leather Pop-Up Writing Desk 1920s
By Charles & George Asprey
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Luxurious, Asprey & Co. London (Royal Warrant) Oak & Tooled Racing Green Leather Pop-Up Writing
Category
Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Leather, Oak
H 30.32 in W 22.84 in D 23.82 in
G M Ellwood for J S Henry. An Arts & Crafts oak writing desk
By George Montague Ellwood
Located in London, GB
George Montague Ellwood (1875-1955) for J.S. Henry
An oak writing desk with sloping pen compartment
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
George Nelson for Herman Miller 'Action Office 1' Desk
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early George Nelson Action Office 1 desk in original condition with minor wear.
George Nelson for
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
George IV Rosewood Writing Table Signed By Maker
Located in Essex, MA
Signed Wilkinson , Ludgate Hill. With a squarish top with a nice green tooled leather , single long drawer,. trestle base with nice carved details , flattened bun feet and casters. W...
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Antique 1820s English George IV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
George III Satinwood Bonheur du Jour
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Maidstone, GB
A Satinwood Bonheur du Jour with painted panels and glazed doors, maroon leather writing fold
Category
Antique 1790s British George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
George Nelson for Herman Miller Action Office Table or Desk
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Skokie, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Vintage Action Office Table or Desk
The Action Office desk or
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Early George III Walnut Kneehole Desk
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An early George III walnut kneehole desk, the shaped rectangular top quarter veneered with re
Category
Antique 1760s English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Desk Action Office 1, George Nelson, Herman Miller, Large Version
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Bern, CH
Design classic desk Action Office 1, George Nelson, Herman Miller, large version.
Offered is a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Style Partners / Executive Desk, Rosewood
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Style Partners / Executive Desk, Rosewood/Walnut Fully Refinished
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 29.75 in W 84 in D 42.25 in
George Nelson Home Office Desk Model 4658 for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
George Nelson & Associates
Home Office desk, model 4658
Manufactured by Herman Miller
USA, 1946
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Fine George IV Coromandel Freestanding Desk
By James Winter & Sons
Located in London, GB
A fine George IV coromandel free standing desk with inset teal leather skiver decorated with gilt
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British George IV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique George III Quality Walnut Kneehole Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality walnut kneehole desk having a quality figured walnut crossbanded top
Category
Antique 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
1960s Walnut and Leather Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s walnut and leather desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Executed in walnut with leather
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Circa 1780 English George III Patinated Oak Antique Writing Table
Located in Shippensburg, PA
GEORGE III PROVINCIAL PATINATED OAK THREE-DRAWER WRITING TABLE
England, circa 1780 with scrolled
Category
Antique 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
George III Partners Desk
Located in Hudson, NY
George III partners desk. Red leather and gilded trim top with bronze mounts. Four drawers on one
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
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
H 29 in W 36 in D 22 in
18th Century George III Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th century George III mahogany pedestal desk. With green-leather top and large centred drawer
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
Small George III Mahogany Roll Top Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
A small George III roll top desk with tambour front. Mahogany with satinwood inlay around drawers
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century George II Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th century George II mahogany knee hole desk, with one long drawer above central cupboard door
Category
Antique 18th Century Irish George II Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
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- 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 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 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Which chair is best for a George Nakashima Origins for Widdicomb desk is largely a matter of preference. George Nakashima chairs with Shaker-inspired spindle backs like the Mira and Conoid tend to complement the lines of the desks in the collection. However, you can mix and match styles to create an eclectic look. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of George Nakashima desks and chairs.
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