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Frnech. Art Deco Macassar Elegant Writing Desk
Frnech. Art Deco Macassar Elegant Writing Desk

Frnech. Art Deco Macassar Elegant Writing Desk

Located in North Bergen, NJ

Frnech Art Deco writing desk with beautiful Macassar wood. The desk has a shaped top held by four tapered and channeled legs. having three drawer with a center keyed draw. Lock works...

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Macassar

Italian Empire Style Elegant Writing Desk
Italian Empire Style Elegant Writing Desk

Italian Empire Style Elegant Writing Desk

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Introducing this elegant Italian desk dating back to the 20th century. An extremely refined desk, inspired by the Empire style. Featuring a linear design with black ebonized column ...

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20th Century Italian Empire Desks

Materials

Bronze

Italian Louis XV Style Elegant Writing Desk
Italian Louis XV Style Elegant Writing Desk

Italian Louis XV Style Elegant Writing Desk

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

We present this elegant Italian desk dating back to the second half of the 20th century. An extremely refined desk, inspired by the Louis XV style. Featuring a captivating design wi...

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20th Century Italian Louis XV Desks

Materials

Bronze

Italian Early 20th Century Elegant Writing Desk in Walnut Veneer
Italian Early 20th Century Elegant Writing Desk in Walnut Veneer

Italian Early 20th Century Elegant Writing Desk in Walnut Veneer

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

We present this elegant desk dating back to the early 20th century. This extremely refined walnut veneer desk, inspired by the English Chippendale style, exudes elegance and lightnes...

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Early 20th Century Italian Chippendale Desks

Materials

Walnut

Classic by Carpanelli Zebrano Writing Desk
Classic by Carpanelli Zebrano Writing Desk

Classic by Carpanelli Zebrano Writing Desk

By Carpanelli

Located in Desio, IT

The structure of this elegant writing desk is solid wood plated with cherry-wood, zebrano, briar-wood and other precious woods.

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2010s Italian Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian Walnut Neoclassical Writing Desk / Console Table
Italian Walnut Neoclassical Writing Desk / Console Table

Italian Walnut Neoclassical Writing Desk / Console Table

Located in Viterbo, VT

Overall this is a beautiful, simple, yet elegant writing desk that could also be placed as an entryway console table.

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Louis XV-Style Writing Desk with Leather Top and Bronze Mounts, 1950
Louis XV-Style Writing Desk with Leather Top and Bronze Mounts, 1950

Louis XV-Style Writing Desk with Leather Top and Bronze Mounts, 1950

Located in Barntrup, DE

There is a stamped signature on the side of one drawer. This elegant writing desk is a charming addition to any room.

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Vintage 1950s European Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Louis XVI writing desk with pull-out surface, featuring an inlaid compass rose
Louis XVI writing desk with pull-out surface, featuring an inlaid compass rose

Louis XVI writing desk with pull-out surface, featuring an inlaid compass rose

Located in Cesena, FC

Elegant Louis XVI writing desk with pull-out writing surface, inlaid on the top with a compass rose.

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Maple

English Oak Writing Desk with Raised Gallery and Drawers, 1930s
English Oak Writing Desk with Raised Gallery and Drawers, 1930s

English Oak Writing Desk with Raised Gallery and Drawers, 1930s

Located in BÉTERA, ES

Elegant writing desk crafted in oak, featuring a refined raised gallery with two small drawers, an open central compartment, and a spacious lower drawer.

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Vintage 1930s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

Franlk Lloyd Wright Desk
Franlk Lloyd Wright Desk

Franlk Lloyd Wright Desk

By Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Apeldoorn, GE

This elegant writing desk features two drawers and a rack, combining Wright's iconic design with modern functionality.

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Vintage 1960s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

VICTORIAN LADIES WRITING DAVENPORT DESK WITH INLAY & LEATHER WRITiNG SURFACE
VICTORIAN LADIES WRITING DAVENPORT DESK WITH INLAY & LEATHER WRITiNG SURFACE

VICTORIAN LADIES WRITING DAVENPORT DESK WITH INLAY & LEATHER WRITiNG SURFACE

Located in Pulborough, GB

Antiques of London This is a fine Victorian rosewood Davenport desk dating from the mid to late 19th century, a compact and elegant writing desk designed for both practicality an...

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20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by Robert Slezák, Oak, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by Robert Slezák, Oak, Chrome, Czech, 1930s

Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by Robert Slezák, Oak, Chrome, Czech, 1930s

By Robert Slezák

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This elegant writing desk is a premier example of Bauhaus functionalist design, dating back to 1930s Czechoslovakia.

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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Danish Freestanding Oak Desk attributed to Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s.
Mid-Century Danish Freestanding Oak Desk attributed to Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s.

Mid-Century Danish Freestanding Oak Desk attributed to Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s.

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Asaa, DK

Mid-Century Danish Freestanding Oak Desk attributed to Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s. Stylish and elegant writing desk in solid and veneered Nordic white oak attributed to Danish architec...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Restored Art Deco Writing Desk, J. Halabala, UP Zavody, Oak, Beech, Czech, 1930s
Restored Art Deco Writing Desk, J. Halabala, UP Zavody, Oak, Beech, Czech, 1930s

Restored Art Deco Writing Desk, J. Halabala, UP Zavody, Oak, Beech, Czech, 1930s

By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This elegant writing desk, designed in the Art Deco style, comes from Czechoslovakia from the first half of the 20th century.

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

1940s Writing Desk by Ico Parisi for Brugnoli Mobili, Cantu, Wax-Polished
1940s Writing Desk by Ico Parisi for Brugnoli Mobili, Cantu, Wax-Polished

1940s Writing Desk by Ico Parisi for Brugnoli Mobili, Cantu, Wax-Polished

By Ico Parisi, Brugnoli Mobili Cantú

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Elegant writing desk with legs and frame in solid walnut, veneer teak wood the tops and partridge eye wood for the front drawer.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Teak

Elegant French Style Writing Desk
Elegant French Style Writing Desk

Elegant French Style Writing Desk

$2,076Sale Price|20% Off

Elegant French Style Writing Desk

Located in Riverdale, NY

Elegant French style writing desk with Louis XV lines in blond wood with silver leaf-painted table edge and feet. 3 drawers.

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Vintage 1950s American Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Writing Desk by Arden
Mid-Century Writing Desk by Arden

Mid-Century Writing Desk by Arden

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Channel classic mid-century style with this elegant Writing Desk by Arden, a beautiful example of streamlined design and everyday functionality.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Demi-Lune Art Deco Desk in Black High Gloss Lacquered Wood, France 1930s
Demi-Lune Art Deco Desk in Black High Gloss Lacquered Wood, France 1930s

Demi-Lune Art Deco Desk in Black High Gloss Lacquered Wood, France 1930s

Located in Ulm, DE

Thanks to its graceful demi-lune shape and modest dimensions, the desk is highly versatile in use: – as an entryway statement piece for keys, mail, or decorative objects – as a telep...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Beech

21st Century Anna Desk in Black Limed Oak, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
21st Century Anna Desk in Black Limed Oak, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt

21st Century Anna Desk in Black Limed Oak, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt

Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT

Anna desk is an imposing and elegant writing desk. With a high gloss lacquered body that contrasts with the brushed oak top and feet with lime finish.

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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Style Center Table or Desk in Lacquered and Gilded Wood, 19th Century
Louis XVI Style Center Table or Desk in Lacquered and Gilded Wood, 19th Century

Louis XVI Style Center Table or Desk in Lacquered and Gilded Wood, 19th Century

Located in NICE, FR

This versatile piece can serve as an elegant writing desk, a display table, or a refined centerpiece in a formal salon.

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Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

An Elegant 2 Drawer Writing Table or Reception Desk
An Elegant 2 Drawer Writing Table or Reception Desk

An Elegant 2 Drawer Writing Table or Reception Desk

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

An Elegant 2 Drawer Writing Table or Reception Desk The Desk stands on elegant reeded legs and has a moulded edge around top, beneath this there are two drawers to the front with b...

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

1950's Silvio Cavatorta elegant blond wood writing desk
1950's Silvio Cavatorta elegant blond wood writing desk

1950's Silvio Cavatorta elegant blond wood writing desk

By Silvio Cavatorta

Located in Milano, IT

Silvio Cavatorta (1899-1957) Elegant blond wood writing desk with two side drawers and magazine rack, original opaline glass top.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Maple

Joel's Desk 5 Elegant, Doubles as Writing Table, Two Legs
Joel's Desk 5 Elegant, Doubles as Writing Table, Two Legs

Joel's Desk 5 Elegant, Doubles as Writing Table, Two Legs

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Joel's Desk 5 Elegant, Doubles as Writing Table, Two Legs — Introduction: Crafting Elegance with a Modernist Touch NONO, renowned for its decade-long journey in redefining everyda...

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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Elegant early 20th century writing desk with brass details and three drawers
Elegant early 20th century writing desk with brass details and three drawers

Elegant early 20th century writing desk with brass details and three drawers

Located in BÉTERA, ES

Elegant early 20th century writing desk crafted in hardwood and inspired by the refined lines of the Louis XVI period.

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI 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, England

Antique Georgian 18th Century Satin Walnut Bureau Desk Writing Table – a rare and exquisite piece featuring veneer on oak and elm construction. This charming bureau is full of age, ...

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Antique 18th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

20th Century Elegant Black Bureau Plat / Writing Desk in Louis XV, Beech
20th Century Elegant Black Bureau Plat / Writing Desk in Louis XV, Beech

20th Century Elegant Black Bureau Plat / Writing Desk in Louis XV, Beech

Located in Berlin, DE

20th century elegant black bureau plat / writing desk in Louis XV, beech Exclusive bureau plat / desk in Louis XV style Solid beechwood ebonized/blackened.

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20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Elegant Veneered Bureau Plat or Writing Desk in Louis XV Style
20th Century Elegant Veneered Bureau Plat or Writing Desk in Louis XV Style

20th Century Elegant Veneered Bureau Plat or Writing Desk in Louis XV Style

Located in Berlin, DE

Elegant veneered bureau plat or desk in Louis XV style Solid beechwood and veneer. Very fine, floral bronze fittings. Curved and pronounced or arched wooden body. Frame base with...

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20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Swedish Writing Desk
19th Century Swedish Writing Desk

19th Century Swedish Writing Desk

Located in Atlanta, GA

This elegant 19th-century Swedish writing desk exemplifies the timeless charm of Gustavian design, combining functionality with understated beauty.

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Elegant Neoclassical Desk by Baker
Elegant Neoclassical Desk by Baker

Elegant Neoclassical Desk by Baker

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Atlanta, GA

Elegant neoclassical desk, designed for Baker, circa 1960s. It is a versatile size and would make a great desk, console table, dressing table, or vanity. It offers a nice amount of s...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mahogany Writing Desk with Satinwood Inlay
Mahogany Writing Desk with Satinwood Inlay

Mahogany Writing Desk with Satinwood Inlay

Located in Cheshire, GB

A fine quality Edwardian mahogany writing desk featuring elegant satinwood inlay and a rich patina.

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Early 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Elegant Italian Small Desk in Ash
Elegant Italian Small Desk in Ash

Elegant Italian Small Desk in Ash

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Writing desk, ash, brass, formica, Italy, 1950s Very elegant desk made in Italy in the 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Elegant X Base Desk or Console Table
Elegant X Base Desk or Console Table

Elegant X Base Desk or Console Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

Elegant console table or desk, American, circa 1950s. This piece is a versatile size and can be used as a console table, desk, sofa table, bar, or vanity. It has been refinished in a...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Walnut and Formica Top Writing Desk
Mid-Century Walnut and Formica Top Writing Desk

Mid-Century Walnut and Formica Top Writing Desk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Elegant mid-century modern writing desk featuring a warm walnut wood frame and a durable Formica top.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Porada Contemporary Walnut Writing Desk, Made in Italy
Porada Contemporary Walnut Writing Desk, Made in Italy

Porada Contemporary Walnut Writing Desk, Made in Italy

Located in Miami, FL

Elegant and minimalist writing desk by Porada, Made in Italy.

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Early 2000s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Elegant French Art Deco Desk circa 1930s
Elegant French Art Deco Desk circa 1930s

Elegant French Art Deco Desk circa 1930s

Located in Atlanta, GA

Elegant French Art Deco Desk, France, circa 1930s. Stylish tapered leg form with geometric inlaid design between the drawers. Two deep locking drawers provide ample storage and it re...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Elegant Italian Small Desk in Ash and Walnut
Elegant Italian Small Desk in Ash and Walnut

Elegant Italian Small Desk in Ash and Walnut

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Writing desk, ash, walnut, brass, formica, Italy, 1950s Very elegant desk made in Italy in the 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

1940's Elegant wooden desk by Paolo Buffa
1940's Elegant wooden desk by Paolo Buffa

1940's Elegant wooden desk by Paolo Buffa

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Milano, IT

Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) Elegant wooden desk with five drawers and turned wooden legs. Certificate from the Paolo Buffa archive. Manufactured by Galdino Maspero in 1940's.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

French Louis XVI Style Writing Desk with Gallery, 1930s
French Louis XVI Style Writing Desk with Gallery, 1930s

French Louis XVI Style Writing Desk with Gallery, 1930s

Located in BÉTERA, ES

Elegant Louis XVI style writing desk dating to the early 20th century.

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Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Fine Arts Furniture Co. Elegant Mahogany Three Drawer Writing Table
Fine Arts Furniture Co. Elegant Mahogany Three Drawer Writing Table

Fine Arts Furniture Co. Elegant Mahogany Three Drawer Writing Table

By Fine Arts Furniture Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

Elegant and modern mahogany three drawer writing table from Fine Arts Furniture, Grand Rapids MI, a venerable name in Grand Rapids furniture history. Twisted Brass bar pulls with sim...

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20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Elegant Italian Small Desk in Cherry and Mahogany
Elegant Italian Small Desk in Cherry and Mahogany

Elegant Italian Small Desk in Cherry and Mahogany

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Writing desk, cherry, mahogany, brass, formica, Italy, 1950s Very elegant desk made in Italy in the 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Restored Biedermeier Writing Desk, Spruce, Maple Veneer, Austria, 1830s
Restored Biedermeier Writing Desk, Spruce, Maple Veneer, Austria, 1830s

Restored Biedermeier Writing Desk, Spruce, Maple Veneer, Austria, 1830s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This elegant Biedermeier writing desk comes from Austria from the early 19th century.

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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Maple, Lacquer, Spruce

19th Century Biedermeier Ash Writing desk, Austria - Vienna, Shellac
19th Century Biedermeier Ash Writing desk, Austria - Vienna, Shellac

19th Century Biedermeier Ash Writing desk, Austria - Vienna, Shellac

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This elegant Biedermeier writing desk comes from Austria (Vienna) from the 19th century.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Ash, Lacquer

1950's Vintage French Provincial Ladies Writing Desk - Gilt Wash
1950's Vintage French Provincial Ladies Writing Desk - Gilt Wash

1950's Vintage French Provincial Ladies Writing Desk - Gilt Wash

Located in Opa Locka, FL

1950's French Provincial Gilt Wash Elegant Ladies Writing Desk. 5 drawers with brass pulls.

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Vintage 1950s American French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Custommade Writing Desk in Mahogany, Danish Cabinetmaker, Early 1900s
Antique Custommade Writing Desk in Mahogany, Danish Cabinetmaker, Early 1900s

Antique Custommade Writing Desk in Mahogany, Danish Cabinetmaker, Early 1900s

Located in Odense, DK

An elegant antique Danish writing desk crafted in richly mahogany, featuring a green felt inset writing surface.

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Early 20th Century Danish Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Walnut and Marquetry Writing Desk
Antique Walnut and Marquetry Writing Desk

Antique Walnut and Marquetry Writing Desk

Located in London, GB

This elegant writing desk was created in France in the late 18th century, during the reign of King Louis XVI (1774-1792).

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Brass

Elefante Desk 14 Elegant, Multi-Use Configuration, Asymmetrical
Elefante Desk 14 Elegant, Multi-Use Configuration, Asymmetrical

Elefante Desk 14 Elegant, Multi-Use Configuration, Asymmetrical

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Elefante Desk 14 Elegant, Multi-Use Configuration, Asymmetrical — Introduction: Crafting Elegance with a Modernist Touch NONO, renowned for its decade-long journey in redefining e...

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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Restored Mid-Century Writing Desk, Ash, Revived Polish, Czech, 1960s
Restored Mid-Century Writing Desk, Ash, Revived Polish, Czech, 1960s

Restored Mid-Century Writing Desk, Ash, Revived Polish, Czech, 1960s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This elegant Mid-Century writing desk originates from Czechoslovakia from the 1960s.

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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Ash

Biedermeier Mahogany Desk, Mid-19th Century, Germany, Elegant Design
Biedermeier Mahogany Desk, Mid-19th Century, Germany, Elegant Design

Biedermeier Mahogany Desk, Mid-19th Century, Germany, Elegant Design

Located in Greding, DE

An elegant Biedermeier desk crafted from mahogany. The piece features stylish forked legs connected by a smooth stretcher. Its rectangular tabletop includes a wide drawer fitted with...

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Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Arne Vodder Teak Writing Desk with Drop Leaf Extension, Denmark, 1960s
Arne Vodder Teak Writing Desk with Drop Leaf Extension, Denmark, 1960s

Arne Vodder Teak Writing Desk with Drop Leaf Extension, Denmark, 1960s

By Arne Vodder

Located in Berlin, DE

Designed by Arne Vodder and produced in Denmark during the 1960s, this elegant teak writing desk is a fine example of Danish Modern design.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

1940's Small elegant desk with extraordinary side uprights
1940's Small elegant desk with extraordinary side uprights

1940's Small elegant desk with extraordinary side uprights

By Guglielmo Ulrich

Located in Milano, IT

COD-2791 Guglielmo Ulrich (1904 -1977) Small elegant desk with extraordinary side uprights, four drawers on one side, brass handles and a reeded wood front. Arca Manufacture, Mila...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Queen Anne Style Pennsylvania House Secretary Writing Desk in Cherry Wood
Queen Anne Style Pennsylvania House Secretary Writing Desk in Cherry Wood

Queen Anne Style Pennsylvania House Secretary Writing Desk in Cherry Wood

Located in Plainview, NY

Queen Anne Style Pennsylvania House Secretary Writing Desk in Cherry Wood Elegant vintage Pennsylvania House secretary / writing desk crafted in solid cherry wood with a rich polish...

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20th Century American Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Cherry

19th Century Louis XV Style Writing Desk or Center Table
19th Century Louis XV Style Writing Desk or Center Table

19th Century Louis XV Style Writing Desk or Center Table

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

Extremely elegant Louis XV Style writing desk or center table, with a gracefully adorned floral marquetry and intricate borders on the tray, revealing a single drawer and elegantly c...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Elegant veneered bureau plat / desk in Louis XV style
Elegant veneered bureau plat / desk in Louis XV style

Elegant veneered bureau plat / desk in Louis XV style

Located in Berlin, DE

Elegant veneered bureau plat / desk in Louis XV style Solid beech wood and veneer. Very fine, floral bronze fittings. Curved and pronounced / arched wooden body. Frame base with fou...

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20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Bronze

Rare Chestnut Wood Writing Desk by Italo Gamberini, Tuscany, Italy, 1940s
Rare Chestnut Wood Writing Desk by Italo Gamberini, Tuscany, Italy, 1940s

Rare Chestnut Wood Writing Desk by Italo Gamberini, Tuscany, Italy, 1940s

By Italo Gamberini

Located in Brescia, Brescia

Elegant and highly refined writing desk designed by Italo Gamberini during the 1940s, an exceptional example of early Italian modernism where architectural rigor meets the warmth and...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chestnut

Danish Roll-Top Writing Desk in Elm, Scandinavian Mid-Century Design
Danish Roll-Top Writing Desk in Elm, Scandinavian Mid-Century Design

Danish Roll-Top Writing Desk in Elm, Scandinavian Mid-Century Design

Located in Stockholm, SE

This elegant roll-top writing desk, made in Denmark in the 1940s, is a fine example of the period’s commitment to skilled craftsmanship and practical design.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Elm

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Elegant Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the elegant writing desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every elegant writing desk was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for an elegant writing desk, we have 133 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer elegant writing desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An elegant writing desk made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made elegant writing desk over the years, but those crafted by Paul Frankl, Baker Furniture Company and Haslev Mobelsnedkeri are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Elegant Writing Desk?

Prices for an elegant writing desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $645 and can go as high as $27,100, while the average can fetch as much as $4,800.

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 Elegant 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.