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Contemporary Desk French Writing Desk Luxury Wood Handmade Executive Desks
Located in København N, DK
True White
People say that the color white does not exist. That our eye just perceives it that way. I don't want to believe that. White to me is the color of purity, the color that i...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing...
Materials
Steel
Modern Walnut Wood Desk Handmade Executive Desk Luxury French Writing Desks
Located in København N, DK
There is a fire that does not harm or destroy, and brings benefits, takes away unnecessary and unnecessary, burdensome and brings ease and purity. It does not turn everything that ge...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing...
Materials
Steel
Desk or Writing Table Geometric Glass Crystal Collectible Design Handmade Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
The executive desk 'Origami' is made of extra-clear crystal glass. Each sheet of extra-clear
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass
H 29.53 in W 76.78 in D 36.62 in
W Desk, Handmade
By Kino Guerin
Located in Melbourne, CA
The design of this desk is unique and spectacular, it would be a great touch of modernity in your
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Plywood, Walnut
Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Viterbo, VT
Neoclassical writing desk handmade in Italy in the late 1700s using walnut and peg construction
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Handmade Desk
Located in Hudson, NY
This charming Art Deco wooden desk features clean lines and open shelving. Handmade by a craftsman
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Plywood
EDHA Writing Desk, by Reda Amalou, Limited Edition
By REDA AMALOU DESIGN
Located in Paris, FR
balance to give it its natural stature.
One of a kind piece. Handmade in France
A Writing Desk with
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Colonial Mahogany Handmade Writing Table Cum Console On Porcelain Castors
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Simplicity of form and elegance shines through this beautiful Victorian writing desk; hand-crafted
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Modern Black Writing Table Desk or Vanity Console in high gloss
By Renats Kotlevs
Located in Riga, LV
furniture design, this beautiful writing desk is handmade with soft to touch black panels and leather top
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Handmade Bespoke Danish Style Desk Chiffonier Teak
Located in Lewes, England
Bespoke desk chiffonier with a Mid-Century Modern danish feel custom designed by Swedish Interior
Category
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Plywood
Phloem Studio Laura Desk, Handmade Modern Secretary Desk in Walnut or White Oak
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
Phloem Studio Laura desk is a modern contemporary solid wood secretary desk, handmade custom to
Category
2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
H 34 in W 42 in D 30 in
Organic Modern Armona Desk, Patagonia Granite, Walnut Handmade Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
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Console, Writing Desk, Office Desk, Executive Desk, Writing Table
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Desks and Writin...
Materials
Onyx, Quartz, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
H 31.5 in W 70.87 in D 29.53 in
"Vanquish" Desk with Bronze and Stainless Steel, Handmade, Istanbul
By Bizimyer Furniture
Located in Istanbul, 34
"Vanquish" Desk with Bronze and Stainless Steel, Handmade, Istanbul.
Custom dimensions available
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Stainless Steel
"Safari" Desk with Bronze and Stainless Steel, Handmade, Istanbul
By Bizimyer Furniture
Located in Istanbul, 34
"Safari" Desk with Bronze and Stainless Steel, Handmade, Istanbul.
Designed by Hasan Samet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Stainless Steel
Handmade Desk in Custom Engraved Leather and Steel Finishes
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This desk perfectly fulfills all the functional requirements, taking the form of leather suitcase
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Organic Modern Armona Desk, Patagonia Granite, Oak, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
, and offer white-glove service as well upon request.
Console, Writing Desk, Office Desk, Executive
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Desks and Writin...
Materials
Onyx, Quartz, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
H 31.5 in W 70.87 in D 29.53 in
Handmade Desk in Custom Engraved Leather And Steel Finishes
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This desk perfectly fulfills all the functional requirements , taking the form of leather suitcase
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Organic Modern Armona Desk, Walnut, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
clearance, cover duties, and offer white-glove service as well upon request.
Console, Writing Desk, Office
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Desks and Writin...
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Quartz, Stainless Steel, Brass
H 30.71 in W 33.47 in D 21.66 in
Organic Modern Armona Desk, Oak, Travertine, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
request.
Console, Writing Desk, Office Desk, Executive Desk, Writing Table
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Desks and Writin...
Materials
Marble, Quartz, Onyx, Brass, Stainless Steel
H 31.5 in W 70.87 in D 29.53 in
Organic Modern Armona Desk, Walnut, Brass, Onyx, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Desk, Office Desk, Executive Desk, Writing Table
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Desks and Writin...
Materials
Onyx, Quartz, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
H 31.5 in W 70.87 in D 29.53 in
Organic Modern Armona Desk, Oak Root, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
clearance, cover duties, and offer white-glove service as well upon request.
Console, Writing Desk, Office
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Desks and Writin...
Materials
Marble, Quartz, Onyx, Stainless Steel, Brass
H 30.71 in W 49.22 in D 24.41 in
Organic Modern Armona Desk, Walnut, Brass, Onyx, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
, Writing Desk, Office Desk, Executive Desk, Writing Table
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Desks and Writin...
Materials
Onyx, Quartz, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
H 31.5 in W 70.87 in D 29.53 in
Organic Modern Armona Desk, Walnut, Brass, Onyx, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
, Writing Desk, Office Desk, Executive Desk, Writing Table
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Desks and Writin...
Materials
Marble, Quartz, Onyx, Stainless Steel, Brass
H 31.5 in W 70.87 in D 29.53 in
Organic Modern Armona Desk, Walnut, Onyx, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
request.
Console, Writing Desk, Office Desk, Executive Desk, Writing Table
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Desks and Writin...
Materials
Onyx, Quartz, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
H 31.5 in W 70.87 in D 29.53 in
Walking Table Handmade Customizable Console Table or Desk by Laylo Studio
By Laylo Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
functions as a desk or console table whose proportion is modeled after anatomy. Its slender yet strong
Category
2010s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple, Oak, Walnut
Walking Table Handmade Customizable Console Table or Desk by Laylo Studio
By Laylo Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
" wide x 30-31" tall x 21" deep
This desk or console table showcases proportion modeled after anatomy
Category
2010s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple, Oak, Walnut
Organic Modern Pontes Desk, Green Marble Brass, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Pontes Desk, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 30.71 in W 78.75 in D 43.31 in
Organic Modern Armona Desk, Oak Root, Onyx, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
service as well upon request.
Console, Writing Desk, Office Desk, Executive Desk, Writing Table
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Desks and Writin...
Materials
Onyx, Quartz, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
H 31.5 in W 70.87 in D 29.53 in
Organic Modern Armona Desk, Oak Root Onyx Brass, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
.
Console, Writing Desk, Office Desk, Executive Desk, Writing Table
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Desks and Writin...
Materials
Marble, Quartz, Onyx, Stainless Steel, Brass
H 31.5 in W 70.87 in D 29.53 in
Lincoln Desk Leather Wood Brass Marble Handmade in Portugal by Porus Studio
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
The Lincoln Desk is an imposing and modern furniture piece which honors the renowned Lincoln
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 32.68 in W 74.41 in D 28.35 in
Arizona Desk Polished Brass Wood Marble, Handmade in Portugal by Porus Studio
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
living protagonists, Porus Studio designers conceived the Arizona desk. Featuring an informal balance
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 29.93 in W 90.56 in D 37.41 in
Walking Table Handmade Desk or Console Table with Drawers by Laylo Studio
By Laylo Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
Shown in oxidized walnut with two drawers
Measures: 72" wide x 30" tall x 21" deep
This desk or
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2010s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple, Oak, Walnut
Modern Escarpa Desk made with natural oak mate, Handmade by Stylish Club
By Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
Escarpa desk is a confident choice for those with an audacious taste. This furniture element dares
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Desks and Writin...
Materials
Oak
H 291.34 in W 688.98 in D 267.72 in
Organic Modern Oga Desk Raw American Oak Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Oga Desk, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Oga seamlessly
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Onyx, Brass
H 31.5 in W 70.87 in D 29.53 in
Modern Mismatch Desk Oak Walnut Root Brass Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Mismatch Desk, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.53 in W 74.41 in D 33.08 in
Contemporary, Solid Walnut and Black Leather, Handmade Ante Desk by Tim Vranken
Located in 1204, CH
Tim Vranken is a Belgian furniture designer who focuses on solid, handmade furniture. Throughout
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2010s Belgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 29.53 in W 35.44 in D 74.81 in
Modern Toscana Vanity Table Oak Beige Leather Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Toscana Vanity Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The organic modern Toscana vanity table is a captivating blend of natural beauty and c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Onyx, Brass
H 33.67 in W 59.06 in D 13.98 in
19th Century Writing Desk
Located in London, Park Royal
French, Napoleon III period, writing desk. Handmade in ebonized wood and cased with brass
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks
Materials
Bronze
Custom 1950s Wall Mounted Modernist Writing Desk
Located in San Diego, CA
Unique handmade custom wall-mounted writing desk made in the 1950s. Solid birch construction with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Modern Writing Desk Walnut Wood Handmade Executive Desk Contemporary French Desk
By (after) Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in København N, DK
Gorgeous old walnut roots. Authentic texture and character of the walnut vein. Hand leveled, cleaned and filled with a black opaque resin that blends perfectly with the nut roots. Ex...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut, Burl
H 29 in W 40 in D 80 in
Walnut Wood Writing Desk Handmade Executive Desk Contemporary French Luxury Desk
Located in København N, DK
It is said that the darkest night comes before the dawn. And after the darkest night, dawn will surely come. That's how good life is. With these thoughts and it was in such a period ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
H 29 in W 40 in D 78 in
Oak desk with two solid drawers and shelf in mid century modern style
Located in ZIELONA GÓRA, PL
. Other wood on request. Perfect as office desk, study desk, writing desk.
Handmade in Poland.
Materials
Category
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
H 29.53 in W 55.12 in D 23.63 in
Walnut desk with two solid drawers and shelf in mid century modern style
Located in ZIELONA GÓRA, PL
American walnut veneer. Other wood on request. Perfect as office desk, study desk, writing desk.
Handmade
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
H 29.53 in W 55.12 in D 23.63 in
Burl Wood Writing Desk French Wooden Handmade Executive Modern Contemporary Desk
Located in København N, DK
Do you like contrasts? I think that life is made up of contrasts. Cold and heat, thirst and satiety, poverty and abundance, difficult circumstances and victory over them.
This table ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
H 30 in W 40 in D 80 in
Writing Desk Table by Deborah Ehrlich
By Deborah Ehrlich
Located in Accord, NY
Deborah Ehrlich's simple writing desk is handmade with traditional joinery by an incredibly
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ash, Hickory, Oak
Handmade Wooden Desk
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Oak wood desk with drawer.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Parzinger Originals at Palumbo Custom Writing Desk
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Tommi Parzinger solid mahogany writing desk with handmade brass detail on legs.
Single
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Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables
Crest Desk by Tretiak Works, Oxidized Walnut Handmade Contemporary Desk
By Nick Tretiak
Located in Portland, OR
The Crest desk is the newest addition to the Crest collection. The rolling edges make for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Crest Desk by Tretiak Works, Cerused White Oak Handmade Contemporary Desk
By Nick Tretiak
Located in Portland, OR
The Crest desk is the newest addition to the Crest collection. The rolling edges make for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Solid Wood Desk Console Handmade in Organic Design
By Eckehard Weimann
Located in Dietmannsried, Bavaria
Solid wood desk or console in organic design.
Manufactured by German carpenter and sculptor
Category
2010s German Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry
Walking, Handmade Table or Desk in Oxidized Maple
By Laylo Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
Handmade in Chicago by Laylo Studio, this personified table showcases proportion modeled after
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Desks and Writing ...
Materials
Wood, Ash, Cherry, Maple, Oak, Walnut
Desk or Console Handmade in Organic Design solid wood
By Eckehard Weimann
Located in Dietmannsried, Bavaria
Solid wood desk or console in organic design.
Manufactured by German carpenter and sculptor
Category
2010s German Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry
Basin Desk by Tretiak Works, Handmade Contemporary Walnut Brass
By Nick Tretiak
Located in Portland, OR
This desk features a Classic Silhouette with elegant yet modern detailing. The desktop offers
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Walking, Handmade Hall Table or Custom Desk in Oxidized Walnut by Laylo Studio
By Laylo Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
Handmade in Chicago by Laylo Studio, this personified table showcases proportion modeled after
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Ash, Cherry, Maple, Oak, Walnut
H 31 in W 72 in D 21 in
Malabar Wood Writing Desk Minimalist Contemporary Mid Century Design Handmade
By Goebel Company, Martin Goebel
Located in Saint Louis, MO
, minimalist addition to either room. Completely handmade, this is a desk made in the finest traditions of
Category
2010s American Modern Desks
Materials
Wood, Oak
H 29 in W 18 in D 60 in
Wooden Handmade Wooden Desk in Style of Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in Ostend, BE
Restored, very good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
c.1750 Handmade Rustic French Writing Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Charming handmade 18th century rustic French writing table with great turned legs and a useful hand
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Desks and Writing Tables
18th Century Bleached Walnut Italian Desk / Scrittoio / Writing Table
Located in Carmine, TX
Writing desk handmade in Italy in the late 1700s using walnut and pegged construction. This is a
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 29.93 in W 41.34 in D 21.07 in
Early 19th Century Mahogany Gillows Lancaster Writing Desk on Casters
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Solid mahogany writing desk handmade in England by the esteemed "Gillows of Lancaster" furniture
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Unique Art Deco Handmade Teak Paneled Pedestal Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
We are pleased to offer this unique rare Art Deco period desk circa 1920.
Made in 1 piece
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
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Handmade Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the handmade writing desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A handmade writing desk — often made from wood, hardwood and walnut — can elevate any home. There are 6 variations of the antique or vintage handmade writing desk you’re looking for, while we also have 13 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect handmade writing desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A handmade writing desk, designed in the Modern, Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made handmade writing desk over the years, but those crafted by Atlas Industries, Michel Leo and Nick Tretiak are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Handmade Writing Desk?
Prices for a handmade writing desk start at $900 and top out at $10,893 with the average selling for $6,050.
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 Handmade Writing Desk
- 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 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 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 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.
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