An assortment of glass top writing desks is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of
glass,
metal and
wood, all glass top writing desks available were constructed with great care. Find 82 antique and vintage glass top writing desks at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 12 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Glass top writing desks have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Glass top writing desks made by
Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with
Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. If space is limited, there are small glass top writing desks measuring 16.25 inches across. Many glass top writing desks are appealing in their simplicity, but
Matthias Demacker,
Vittorio Dassi and
Dassi produced popular glass top writing desks that are worth a look.
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.