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Period Georgian Desk Writing Table Mahogany
Period Georgian Desk Writing Table Mahogany

Period Georgian Desk Writing Table Mahogany

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Georgian period mahogany 5 drawer writing table Raised upon tapered legs The writing table features

Category

Vintage 1980s Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Walnut Gentlemans Desk Writing Table Georgian Revival Pedestal
Walnut Gentlemans Desk Writing Table Georgian Revival Pedestal

Walnut Gentlemans Desk Writing Table Georgian Revival Pedestal

Located in Potters Bar, GB

handles Circa 1880 The top of the desk having a leather writing surface which is of a typical georgian

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Antique 1880s Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Georgian Inlaid Writing Table / Desk
Antique Georgian Inlaid Writing Table / Desk

Antique Georgian Inlaid Writing Table / Desk

Located in London, GB

A wonderful antique Georgian inlaid writing table / desk. It was made in England, it dates from

Category

Antique Early 1800s British George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Baker Collector's Edition Georgian Mahogany Writing Table Desk
Baker Collector's Edition Georgian Mahogany Writing Table Desk

Baker Collector's Edition Georgian Mahogany Writing Table Desk

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Rio Vista, CA

A stately Georgian style mahogany executive writing table or desk crafted by Baker Furniture in the

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20th Century American Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Georgian 19th Century Mahogany Writing Desk Dressing Table
Antique Georgian 19th Century Mahogany Writing Desk Dressing Table

Antique Georgian 19th Century Mahogany Writing Desk Dressing Table

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique fine quality Georgian 19th century circa 1820 mahogany writing desk dressing table

Category

Antique 1820s Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Baker Furniture Style Georgian Flame Mahogany Writing Desk, Circa 1940s
Baker Furniture Style Georgian Flame Mahogany Writing Desk, Circa 1940s

Baker Furniture Style Georgian Flame Mahogany Writing Desk, Circa 1940s

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style petite writing desk In the manner of Baker Furniture USA

Category

Vintage 1940s American Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Regency Bonheur de Jour Writing Desk, Fruitwood, Georgian Style, 1800
Regency Bonheur de Jour Writing Desk, Fruitwood, Georgian Style, 1800

Regency Bonheur de Jour Writing Desk, Fruitwood, Georgian Style, 1800

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Regency Bonheur de Jour or Ladies Writing Desk This is a rare piece indeed has a drop leaf in

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Antique Early 1800s Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Georgian Stepped Front Writing Table
Georgian Stepped Front Writing Table

Georgian Stepped Front Writing Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

A Georgian mahogany writing table with burgundy leather inset top over three-drawered apron with

Category

Antique 1770s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

EXQUISITE ANTiQUE GEORGIAN IRISH 1780 RESTORED BROWN LEATHER WRITING TABLE DESK
EXQUISITE ANTiQUE GEORGIAN IRISH 1780 RESTORED BROWN LEATHER WRITING TABLE DESK

EXQUISITE ANTiQUE GEORGIAN IRISH 1780 RESTORED BROWN LEATHER WRITING TABLE DESK

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

fully restored Georgian Irish circa 1780 double sided writing table desk with hand dyed brown leather

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Antique 1780s Irish Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Architect's Desk and Writing Table of Mahogany from Late Georgian Era England
Architect's Desk and Writing Table of Mahogany from Late Georgian Era England

Architect's Desk and Writing Table of Mahogany from Late Georgian Era England

Located in Austin, TX

the late Georgian Era, featuring a moulded mahogany top with embossed leather writing or drawing

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Metal

Antique Georgian Style Writing Bureau
Antique Georgian Style Writing Bureau

Antique Georgian Style Writing Bureau

Located in London, GB

A smart and useful antique Georgian style writing bureau. This was made in England, it dates from

Category

Vintage 1950s British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Georgian Style Writing Bureau
Antique Georgian Style Writing Bureau

Antique Georgian Style Writing Bureau

Located in London, GB

A smart and beautifully designed antique Georgian style bureau. This was made in England, it dates

Category

Vintage 1950s British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Georgian Revival Mahogany Writing Desk c.1880–1900, Dressing Table
Antique Georgian Revival Mahogany Writing Desk c.1880–1900, Dressing Table

Antique Georgian Revival Mahogany Writing Desk c.1880–1900, Dressing Table

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique Georgian Revival Mahogany Writing Desk c.1880–1900 – Fine Quality, Dressing Table A fine

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Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

c.1800 Antique Georgian Mahogany Writing Desk – Fine Quality, Dressing Table
c.1800 Antique Georgian Mahogany Writing Desk – Fine Quality, Dressing Table

c.1800 Antique Georgian Mahogany Writing Desk – Fine Quality, Dressing Table

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

c.1800 Antique Georgian Mahogany Writing Desk – Fine Quality, Versatile as Dressing or Side Table

Category

Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Antique English Georgian  Writing Table
Rare Antique English Georgian  Writing Table

Rare Antique English Georgian Writing Table

Located in Bridgeport, CT

C. 1760-1780. An early and exceptional Antique writing table, English and likely Irish. With a

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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Georgian 18th Century Satin Walnut Bureau Desk Writing Table Elegant
Antique Georgian 18th Century Satin Walnut Bureau Desk Writing Table Elegant

Antique Georgian 18th Century Satin Walnut Bureau Desk Writing Table Elegant

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique Georgian 18th Century Satin Walnut Bureau Desk Writing Table – a rare and exquisite piece

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Antique 18th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Georgian Kidney-Shaped Executive Desk
Georgian Kidney-Shaped Executive Desk

Georgian Kidney-Shaped Executive Desk

By Jonathan Charles

Located in Westwood, NJ

. An inset leather writing surface crowns the desk, offering both visual contrast and a tactile

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Georgian style mahogany kneehole desk
Georgian style mahogany kneehole desk

Georgian style mahogany kneehole desk

Located in Queens, NY

English Georgian style (1st half 20th Century) mahogany kneehole desk having a carved top edge and

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20th Century British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather

Georgian Oak Side Table or Writing Table   A Georgian Country Oak Lowboy
Georgian Oak Side Table or Writing Table   A Georgian Country Oak Lowboy

Georgian Oak Side Table or Writing Table A Georgian Country Oak Lowboy

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Georgian Oak Side Table or Writing Table A Georgian Country Oak Lowboy, this is a charming piece

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Antique Early 1800s Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

English Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk
English Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk

English Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk

Located in Queens, NY

English Georgian style (19th Century) mahogany kneehole desk with bronze ram heads & trim and

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Antique 19th Century British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Antique Georgian Style Pedestal Desk
Antique Georgian Style Pedestal Desk

Antique Georgian Style Pedestal Desk

Located in London, GB

A smart and extremely well made antique Georgian style pedestal desk. This was made in England, it

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Vintage 1930s British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

English Georgian Mahogany Partner's Desk
English Georgian Mahogany Partner's Desk

English Georgian Mahogany Partner's Desk

Located in Queens, NY

English Georgian style mahogany partner's desk with kneehole design surrounded by drawers and 3

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20th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

English Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk
English Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk

English Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk

Located in Queens, NY

20th century English Georgian style mahogany kneehole partner's desk with 3 sections and burgundy

Category

20th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Georgian Style Walnut Leather Top Desk
Georgian Style Walnut Leather Top Desk

Georgian Style Walnut Leather Top Desk

By Jonathan Charles

Located in Westwood, NJ

for a study, library, or elegant home office, this desk combines timeless Georgian style with careful

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Georgian Period Console / Writing Table
Antique Georgian Period Console / Writing Table

Antique Georgian Period Console / Writing Table

Located in London, GB

A superb antique Georgian period console / writing table. This was made in England, it dates from

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Antique 1790s British George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

English Georgian Mahogany Architects Table Desk
English Georgian Mahogany Architects Table Desk

English Georgian Mahogany Architects Table Desk

Located in Queens, NY

English Georgian mahogany architects table desk with a double hinged adjustable top with a fitted

Category

Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Felt, Mahogany

English Georgian Style Mahogany Architects Desk
English Georgian Style Mahogany Architects Desk

English Georgian Style Mahogany Architects Desk

Located in Queens, NY

English Georgian style (19th Century) mahogany architects desk.

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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Style Walnut Leather Top Partners Desk
Georgian Style Walnut Leather Top Partners Desk

Georgian Style Walnut Leather Top Partners Desk

By Jonathan Charles

Located in Westwood, NJ

. The desk features a leather writing surface with molded edges, showing classic Georgian craftsmanship

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Georgian Style Mahogany Leather Top Partners Desk
Georgian Style Mahogany Leather Top Partners Desk

Georgian Style Mahogany Leather Top Partners Desk

By Jonathan Charles

Located in Westwood, NJ

fronts and side panels for a balanced look. The desk features an antique green leather writing surface

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

English Georgian Style Wooden Kneehole Partners' Desk
English Georgian Style Wooden Kneehole Partners' Desk

English Georgian Style Wooden Kneehole Partners' Desk

Located in Queens, NY

English Georgian style (20th Century) mahogany kneehole partners\' desk with an inset embossed

Category

20th Century British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Georgian Oak Writing Table with One Drawer, Country Style
19th Century Georgian Oak Writing Table with One Drawer, Country Style

19th Century Georgian Oak Writing Table with One Drawer, Country Style

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

An Early 19th Century Oak Writing Table This is a good honest country made piece, it has one long

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Antique 19th Century Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

English/Irish Georgian Style Mahogany Table Desk
English/Irish Georgian Style Mahogany Table Desk

English/Irish Georgian Style Mahogany Table Desk

Located in Queens, NY

English/Irish Georgian style (19th Century) mahogany table desk with carved lion heads on legs with

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Antique 19th Century British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Baker Vintage Georgian Style Leather Top Desk
Baker Vintage Georgian Style Leather Top Desk

Baker Vintage Georgian Style Leather Top Desk

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Handsome Georgian style desk crafted in mahogany with a three panel tooled leather top on a two

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Mid-20th Century American Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Exceptional Antique  Period Georgian Twin Pedestal Partner’s Desk
Exceptional Antique  Period Georgian Twin Pedestal Partner’s Desk

Exceptional Antique Period Georgian Twin Pedestal Partner’s Desk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A fine period Georgian (c. 1800-1820) Partner’s Desk with lighter tone mahogany and original green

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Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Charming Georgian Elm Childs Desk
Charming Georgian Elm Childs Desk

Charming Georgian Elm Childs Desk

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A super early 18th-century childs writing desk, the slope top lifts to reveal a fitted drawer; of

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Antique Early 18th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Elm

English Georgian Style Walnut End Table or Desk
English Georgian Style Walnut End Table or Desk

English Georgian Style Walnut End Table or Desk

Located in Queens, NY

English Georgian style '19th century' walnut end table (desk) with drop sides (10" wide) and having

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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique English Georgian Walnut Slant Front Secretary Desk
Antique English Georgian Walnut Slant Front Secretary Desk

Antique English Georgian Walnut Slant Front Secretary Desk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An antique slant front secretary desk with graduated drawers (one over two short, over two long

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Rare 18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Architect Desk
Rare 18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Architect Desk

Rare 18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Architect Desk

Located in Chicago, IL

This rare and elegant Georgian Architect’s desk has a ratchet top, extending drawer front, as well

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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-19th Century Georgian Style Mahogany Knee Hole Desk
Mid-19th Century Georgian Style Mahogany Knee Hole Desk

Mid-19th Century Georgian Style Mahogany Knee Hole Desk

Located in Manhasset, NY

Mid-19th century Georgian style mahogany knee hole desk in very nice original condition. The case

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Antique Late 19th Century Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Georgian Mahogany Tambour Desk
19th Century Georgian Mahogany Tambour Desk

19th Century Georgian Mahogany Tambour Desk

Located in Richmond, VA

Late 18th-early 19th century Georgian mahogany tambour desk with green tooled leather writing

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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Henkel Harris Georgian Solid Cherry Wood Slant Front Secretary Desk
Henkel Harris Georgian Solid Cherry Wood Slant Front Secretary Desk

Henkel Harris Georgian Solid Cherry Wood Slant Front Secretary Desk

By Henkel Harris

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style bureau with slant front writing desk or secretary desk By

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1990s American Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Georgian Style Mahogany Kneehole Desk by Charak Furniture Company
Georgian Style Mahogany Kneehole Desk by Charak Furniture Company

Georgian Style Mahogany Kneehole Desk by Charak Furniture Company

By Charak Furniture Company

Located in Southampton, NJ

Mahogany kneehole desk with banded drawers, one long drawer over a shallow recessed cupboard with

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Early 20th Century American Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th century late Georgian mahogany and leather architects desk
19th century late Georgian mahogany and leather architects desk

19th century late Georgian mahogany and leather architects desk

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Late Georgian mahogany and leather architects desk circa 1810. Green leather writing surface with

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique Victorian Watchmakers Desk Georgian Taste Hardwood & Brown Leather
Antique Victorian Watchmakers Desk Georgian Taste Hardwood & Brown Leather

Antique Victorian Watchmakers Desk Georgian Taste Hardwood & Brown Leather

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1880-1900 Watchmakers desk in the Georgian

Category

Antique 1880s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Georgian Leather Top Pedestal Desk – Adam Style
Georgian Leather Top Pedestal Desk – Adam Style

Georgian Leather Top Pedestal Desk – Adam Style

By Jonathan Charles

Located in Westwood, NJ

The desk in the Adam Style is a striking neoclassical piece, inspired by the elegant furniture of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Adam Style Desks and Writing Ta...

Materials

Leather, Wood

Sligh Furniture Georgian Carved Pine Leather Top Executive Desk, Circa 1960s
Sligh Furniture Georgian Carved Pine Leather Top Executive Desk, Circa 1960s

Sligh Furniture Georgian Carved Pine Leather Top Executive Desk, Circa 1960s

By Sligh Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style executive desk By Sligh Furniture USA, Circa 1960s

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Vintage 1960s American Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Fine Quality Antique 19th Century Georgian Mahogany Writing dressing Side Table
Fine Quality Antique 19th Century Georgian Mahogany Writing dressing Side Table

Fine Quality Antique 19th Century Georgian Mahogany Writing dressing Side Table

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique 19th Century Georgian Mahogany Writing Table – Fine Quality Desk or Dressing Table A fine

Category

Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Baker Furniture Georgian Flame Mahogany Leather Top Slant Front Architect's Desk
Baker Furniture Georgian Flame Mahogany Leather Top Slant Front Architect's Desk

Baker Furniture Georgian Flame Mahogany Leather Top Slant Front Architect's Desk

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

An outstanding Georgian style slant front architect's desk. The desk features shallow drawers and

Category

Vintage 1960s American Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

English Antique 18th Century Georgian Bureau Desk on Stand With Fitted Interior.
English Antique 18th Century Georgian Bureau Desk on Stand With Fitted Interior.

English Antique 18th Century Georgian Bureau Desk on Stand With Fitted Interior.

Located in Reading, Berkshire

18th Century Georgian Bureau Desk on Stand. Fold Front Top Reveals A Fitted Interior with Drawers

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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Fine Quality Georgian Bow Front Mahogany Writing Dressing Table 19th C
Antique Fine Quality Georgian Bow Front Mahogany Writing Dressing Table 19th C

Antique Fine Quality Georgian Bow Front Mahogany Writing Dressing Table 19th C

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique Fine Quality Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Writing Dressing Table, 19th Century – also ideal

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Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

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Georgian Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal georgian writing desk for your home. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and animal skin, every georgian writing desk was constructed with great care. Find 586 options for an antique or vintage georgian writing desk now, or shop our selection of 16 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a georgian writing desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each georgian writing desk bearing Georgian or Regency hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made georgian writing desk over the years, but those crafted by Baker Furniture Company, Sligh Furniture and Gillows of Lancaster & London are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Georgian Writing Desk?

The average selling price for a georgian writing desk at 1stDibs is $3,591, while they’re typically $299 on the low end and $1,265,000 for the highest priced.

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 Georgian 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 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 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 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.