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John Widdicomb Writing Desk

Louis XV Style Black Ebonized Brass Mounted Leather Top Desk By John Widdicomb
Louis XV Style Black Ebonized Brass Mounted Leather Top Desk By John Widdicomb

Louis XV Style Black Ebonized Brass Mounted Leather Top Desk By John Widdicomb

By John Widdicomb

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

-mounted three-drawer desk by John Widdicomb, exuding timeless elegance and superior craftsmanship. This

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20th Century American Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

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1950s John Widdicomb Ladies Writing Desk
1950s John Widdicomb Ladies Writing Desk

1950s John Widdicomb Ladies Writing Desk

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H 29 in W 41 in D 20 in

1950s John Widdicomb Ladies Writing Desk

By John Widdicomb

Located in Naples, FL

Excellent vintage condition! Formal French Country style ladies writing desk; signature John

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Mid-20th Century North American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

John Widdicomb Desk
John Widdicomb Desk

John Widdicomb Desk

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H 29.5 in W 44 in D 26 in

John Widdicomb Desk

By John Widdicomb

Located in Baltimore, MD

John Widdicomb desk with sizable work surface. Beautiful cherry wood top, with pull out shelf

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

Materials

Brass

John Widdicomb Cantilever Partners Desk with Chair
John Widdicomb Cantilever Partners Desk with Chair

John Widdicomb Cantilever Partners Desk with Chair

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H 30 in W 48 in D 30 in

John Widdicomb Cantilever Partners Desk with Chair

By John Widdicomb

Located in Bronx, NY

John Widdicomb cantilever partner desk on three legs with chair, available as is and individually.

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20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

John Widdicomb Drawered Desk
John Widdicomb Drawered Desk

John Widdicomb Drawered Desk

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H 29.5 in W 54 in D 27 in

John Widdicomb Drawered Desk

By John Widdicomb

Located in Los Angeles, CA

John Widdicomb drawered desk. Five drawers with 18" D x 11.25" W pull outs. Walnut with original

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

Materials

Brass

John Widdicomb French Regency Louis XVI Walnut Demilune Writing Desk
John Widdicomb French Regency Louis XVI Walnut Demilune Writing Desk

John Widdicomb French Regency Louis XVI Walnut Demilune Writing Desk

By John Widdicomb

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style demilune writing desk By Ralph Widdicomb for John

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Vintage 1950s American Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage John Widdicomb French Country Carved Walnut Writing Desk with Drawer
Vintage John Widdicomb French Country Carved Walnut Writing Desk with Drawer

Vintage John Widdicomb French Country Carved Walnut Writing Desk with Drawer

By John Widdicomb

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage John Widdicomb French Country/Louis XV Ornately Carved Walnut Writing Desk with Dovetailed

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

John Widdicomb French Regency Style Desk
John Widdicomb French Regency Style Desk

John Widdicomb French Regency Style Desk

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H 29 in W 46 in D 27 in

John Widdicomb French Regency Style Desk

By John Widdicomb

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Lovely painted and gilded wood desk with polished light brown mahogany top, tapered legs on brass

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Vintage 1950s American Regency Desks and Writing Tables

John Widdicomb Burled Mahogany Leather Top Executive Desk
John Widdicomb Burled Mahogany Leather Top Executive Desk

John Widdicomb Burled Mahogany Leather Top Executive Desk

By John Widdicomb

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional burled mahogany leather top executive desk by John Widdicomb. This high-end

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1990s American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

John Widdicomb Mid Century Burlwood Campaign Executive Desk
John Widdicomb Mid Century Burlwood Campaign Executive Desk

John Widdicomb Mid Century Burlwood Campaign Executive Desk

By John Widdicomb

Located in Franklin Park, IL

John Widdicomb Mid Century burlwood Campaign executive desk. Desk measures: 72 wide x 36 deep x 30

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl

John Widdicomb Style Carpathian Elm Multi Drawer Desk
John Widdicomb Style Carpathian Elm Multi Drawer Desk

John Widdicomb Style Carpathian Elm Multi Drawer Desk

By John Widdicomb

Located in North York, ON

Desk made of Carpathian elm eight front facing drawers. Lower right drawer is a filing cabinet

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

John Widdicomb Chinoiserie Partners Desk Hand Painted Leather Top
John Widdicomb Chinoiserie Partners Desk Hand Painted Leather Top

John Widdicomb Chinoiserie Partners Desk Hand Painted Leather Top

By John Widdicomb

Located in West Hartford, CT

Rare oil painted Chinoiserie partners desk made by John Widdicomb. Features drawers and cabinets on

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Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

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Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Writing Desk by John Widdicomb
Writing Desk by John Widdicomb

Writing Desk by John Widdicomb

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H 30 in W 54.25 in D 26 in

Writing Desk by John Widdicomb

Located in Pomona, CA

French provincial style writing desk by John Widdicomb.

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Late 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

John Widdicomb Burl Wood and Brass Executive Desk, Newly Refinished
John Widdicomb Burl Wood and Brass Executive Desk, Newly Refinished

John Widdicomb Burl Wood and Brass Executive Desk, Newly Refinished

By John Widdicomb

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Mid-Century Modern executive writing desk By John Widdicomb and produced by

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

Materials

Brass

Fabulous John Widdicomb Walnut and Burl Wood Desk
Fabulous John Widdicomb Walnut and Burl Wood Desk

Fabulous John Widdicomb Walnut and Burl Wood Desk

By John Widdicomb, Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in Houston, TX

Excellent desk designed by John Widdicomb. Desk has wonderful lines with a beautiful trellis work

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

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Teak Leather Top Desk by John Widdicomb
Mid-Century Modern Teak Leather Top Desk by John Widdicomb

Mid-Century Modern Teak Leather Top Desk by John Widdicomb

By John Widdicomb

Located in North York, ON

the desk top and top row of drawers wrapped in rich brown leather. The interiors of the drawers are

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Teak Leather Top Desk by John Widdicomb
Mid-Century Modern Teak Leather Top Desk by John Widdicomb

Mid-Century Modern Teak Leather Top Desk by John Widdicomb

By John Widdicomb

Located in North York, ON

the desk top and top row of drawers wrapped in rich brown leather. The interiors of the drawers are

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Bert England Walnut Desk for John Widdicomb
Bert England Walnut Desk for John Widdicomb

Bert England Walnut Desk for John Widdicomb

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H 29.75 in W 52 in D 24 in

Bert England Walnut Desk for John Widdicomb

By Bert England, John Widdicomb

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Bert England for John Widdicomb faux-Tourtise shell finish body with a black vinyl work surface and

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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Faux Leather, Walnut

Paint Decorated and Gilt Gold Louis XVI Style Vanity Desk by John Widdicomb
Paint Decorated and Gilt Gold Louis XVI Style Vanity Desk by John Widdicomb

Paint Decorated and Gilt Gold Louis XVI Style Vanity Desk by John Widdicomb

By John Widdicomb

Located in Manhasset, NY

Paint decorated and gilt gold vanity or desk by John Widdicomb. This light grayish paint decorated

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Antique 1840s American Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables

John Widdicomb Louis XV Style Robin's Egg Blue Vanity
John Widdicomb Louis XV Style Robin's Egg Blue Vanity

John Widdicomb Louis XV Style Robin's Egg Blue Vanity

By John Widdicomb

Located in Chicago, IL

John Widdicomb robin's egg blue & ivory lacquered antiqued flip top vanity. Louis XV style legs

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Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables

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Bert England for John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Walnut Leather Top Desk
Bert England for John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Walnut Leather Top Desk

Bert England for John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Walnut Leather Top Desk

By Bert England, John Widdicomb

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional mid-century modern writing desk or executive desk By Bert England for John

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

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Brass

Modern Widdicomb Campaign Style Burl & Brass Nine-Drawer Executive Desk
Modern Widdicomb Campaign Style Burl & Brass Nine-Drawer Executive Desk

Modern Widdicomb Campaign Style Burl & Brass Nine-Drawer Executive Desk

By Widdicomb Furniture Co., John Widdicomb

Located in Houston, TX

Spectacular modern Campaign style burl wood executive desk with brass hardware designed by John

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Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Lacquered Desk by John Widdicomb
Lacquered Desk by John Widdicomb

Lacquered Desk by John Widdicomb

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H 31 in W 67 in D 33.5 in

Lacquered Desk by John Widdicomb

Located in Montreal, QC

Large lacquered wood and brass desk by John Widdicomb, the high gloss black surface decorated with

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Late 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Directoire Style Painted Desk by John Widdicomb
French Directoire Style Painted Desk by John Widdicomb

French Directoire Style Painted Desk by John Widdicomb

Located in Manhasset, NY

square-tapering fluted legs ending in castors. Stamped John Widdicomb inside the drawer.

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Vintage 1960s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

French Directoire Style Painted Desk by John Widdicomb
French Directoire Style Painted Desk by John Widdicomb

French Directoire Style Painted Desk by John Widdicomb

Located in Manhasset, NY

square-tapering fluted legs ending in castors. Stamped John Widdicomb inside the drawer.

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Vintage 1960s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Bert England for John Widdicomb Walnut and Leather Desk
Bert England for John Widdicomb Walnut and Leather Desk

Bert England for John Widdicomb Walnut and Leather Desk

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1960s Bert England desk for John Widdicomb. Walnut and leather top.

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Vintage 1960s Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Walnut

John Widdicomb Inlaid Burl Walnut Leather Top Bureau Plat Writing Desk
John Widdicomb Inlaid Burl Walnut Leather Top Bureau Plat Writing Desk

John Widdicomb Inlaid Burl Walnut Leather Top Bureau Plat Writing Desk

By John Widdicomb

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A very interesting piece designed in the Beidermeier taste by John Widdicomb, still retaining an

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass

1940s White Painted Writing Desk/ Vanity by Widdicomb
1940s White Painted Writing Desk/ Vanity by Widdicomb

1940s White Painted Writing Desk/ Vanity by Widdicomb

By John Widdicomb

Located in Stamford, CT

1940s petite writing desk/vanity by Widdicomb. Newly repainted in an antique white finish with

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Vintage 1940s American Louis XV Desks

Materials

Brass

John Widdicomb Vintage French Writing Desk
John Widdicomb Vintage French Writing Desk

John Widdicomb Vintage French Writing Desk

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H 30 in W 47.25 in D 20 in

John Widdicomb Vintage French Writing Desk

By John Widdicomb

Located in South Bend, IN

Offering a beautiful painted French writing desk or vanity by John Widdicomb. The desk features

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Vintage 1960s French Provincial Vanities

Materials

Wood, Paint

T.H. Robs-John Gibbings Writing Desk For Widdicomb
T.H. Robs-John Gibbings Writing Desk For Widdicomb

T.H. Robs-John Gibbings Writing Desk For Widdicomb

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic rare and early 1950's writing desk by T.H. Robs-John Gibbings for Widdicomb. Subtle

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Vintage 1950s American Desks

John Widdicomb French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut Vanity or Writing Desk
John Widdicomb French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut Vanity or Writing Desk

John Widdicomb French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut Vanity or Writing Desk

By John Widdicomb

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style vanity or writing desk By John Widdicomb. USA

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Vintage 1920s American Louis XVI Vanities

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Brass

John Widdicomb Burlwood and Brass Writing Desk, USA c 1970s
John Widdicomb Burlwood and Brass Writing Desk, USA c 1970s

John Widdicomb Burlwood and Brass Writing Desk, USA c 1970s

By John Widdicomb

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful burled wood desk, with brass curved bar-form legs and brass recessed pulls. Three

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Vintage 1970s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

John Widdicomb Executive Desk
John Widdicomb Executive Desk

John Widdicomb Executive Desk

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H 31 in W 72 in D 36 in

John Widdicomb Executive Desk

By John Widdicomb, Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

Brass and burled-wood three-drawer desk by Widdicomb. Waterfall corner details connect legs and

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Glamorous Brass and Burl Wood Desk by John Widdicomb
Glamorous Brass and Burl Wood Desk by John Widdicomb

Glamorous Brass and Burl Wood Desk by John Widdicomb

By John Widdicomb

Located in North Hollywood, CA

High gloss polyurethane burl wood and patinated brass desk by John Widdicomb.  

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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Gorgeous John Widdicomb Mastercraft Brass Desk Mid-century Modern
Gorgeous John Widdicomb Mastercraft Brass Desk Mid-century Modern

Gorgeous John Widdicomb Mastercraft Brass Desk Mid-century Modern

By John Widdicomb

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Outstanding John Widdicomb Mastercraft brass desk. The top has been recently refinished in a

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

John Widdicomb Desk by Dale Ford
John Widdicomb Desk by Dale Ford

John Widdicomb Desk by Dale Ford

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H 29.5 in W 40 in D 20 in

John Widdicomb Desk by Dale Ford

By John Widdicomb, Dale Ford

Located in Miami, FL

Mid Century desk by Dale Ford for John Widdicomb.   

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

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Teak Leather Top Desk by John Widdicomb
Mid-Century Modern Teak Leather Top Desk by John Widdicomb

Mid-Century Modern Teak Leather Top Desk by John Widdicomb

By John Widdicomb

Located in North York, ON

the desk top and top row of drawers wrapped in rich brown leather. The interiors of the drawers are

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

John Widdicomb Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Campaign Burl Wood Executive Desk
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Campaign Burl Wood Executive Desk

John Widdicomb Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Campaign Burl Wood Executive Desk

By John Widdicomb

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Campaign executive desk By John Widdicomb USA

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Vintage Burl Wood and Brass Campaign Desk by John Widdicomb
Vintage Burl Wood and Brass Campaign Desk by John Widdicomb

Vintage Burl Wood and Brass Campaign Desk by John Widdicomb

By John Widdicomb, Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Vintage burl wood campaign desk designed by John Widdicomb for Widdicomb Furniture in the United

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Brass

Gorgeous Widdicomb Style Burled Walnut Campaign Desk Faux Bamboo Solid Brass
Gorgeous Widdicomb Style Burled Walnut Campaign Desk Faux Bamboo Solid Brass

Gorgeous Widdicomb Style Burled Walnut Campaign Desk Faux Bamboo Solid Brass

By John Widdicomb

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Gorgoeus John Widdicomb style burled walnut campaign desk with faux bamboo solid brass legs. This

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Bert England for John Widdicomb Leather Top Walnut Stilted Desk with Brass Pulls
Bert England for John Widdicomb Leather Top Walnut Stilted Desk with Brass Pulls

Bert England for John Widdicomb Leather Top Walnut Stilted Desk with Brass Pulls

By Bert England, John Widdicomb, Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in Hudson, NY

for John Widdicomb Furniture. Stylish yet very functional desk that shows fabulously from both front

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

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Brass

A Federal Style Partners Desk by John Widdicomb
A Federal Style Partners Desk by John Widdicomb

A Federal Style Partners Desk by John Widdicomb

Located in Pomona, CA

A nice quality Partners Desk made by John Widdicomb company. Burlwood top and drawer

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Vintage 1980s American Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

1970s Italian Burl-Wood Parsons Console/Desk
1970s Italian Burl-Wood Parsons Console/Desk

1970s Italian Burl-Wood Parsons Console/Desk

By John Widdicomb

Located in La Mesa, CA

Vintage Burl wood console table or writing desk in the style of John Widdicomb. Console comes with

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Burl

Robs john Gibbings Walnut Single Pedestal Desk with Three Drawers
Robs john Gibbings Walnut Single Pedestal Desk with Three Drawers

Robs john Gibbings Walnut Single Pedestal Desk with Three Drawers

By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern walnut single pedestal desk by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb.   

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

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Walnut

Two Pedestal Mid-Century Modern Desk by Gibbings
Two Pedestal Mid-Century Modern Desk by Gibbings

Two Pedestal Mid-Century Modern Desk by Gibbings

By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb double pedestal desk.

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

Materials

Birch, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Desk with Matching Chair
Mid Century Modern Desk with Matching Chair

Mid Century Modern Desk with Matching Chair

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, John Widdicomb

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Dark coffee finish mid century modern desk with matching 22x19x29 chair.

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

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Wood

John Widdicomb Brass and Black Lacquer Desk
John Widdicomb Brass and Black Lacquer Desk

John Widdicomb Brass and Black Lacquer Desk

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H 30.71 in W 67.33 in D 32.29 in

John Widdicomb Brass and Black Lacquer Desk

By John Widdicomb

Located in Oberstown, Lusk, IE

This is a luxe three-drawer desk by John Widdicomb Furniture Company and was made circa 1980. It is

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

John Widdicomb Desk
John Widdicomb Desk

John Widdicomb Desk

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H 29.5 in W 46 in D 27 in

John Widdicomb Desk

By Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in Brambleton, VA

division of John Widdicomb. Ample work space yet perfect to either stand on it's own or to the side of a

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20th Century Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables

Mid-20th Century Walnut Executive Desk by John Widdicomb
Mid-20th Century Walnut Executive Desk by John Widdicomb

Mid-20th Century Walnut Executive Desk by John Widdicomb

By John Widdicomb

Located in Ava, MO

Presenting this exceptional desk by John Widdicomb. We've had many desks come through our

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

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Brass

Sensational Jet Black Lacquer and Brass Desk by Widdicomb for Mastercraft
Sensational Jet Black Lacquer and Brass Desk by Widdicomb for Mastercraft

Sensational Jet Black Lacquer and Brass Desk by Widdicomb for Mastercraft

By John Widdicomb

Located in London, GB

Sensational jet black lacquer and brass desk by John Widdicomb, 1970s.

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Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Lacquer

John Widdicomb Lacquered Desk
John Widdicomb Lacquered Desk

John Widdicomb Lacquered Desk

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H 31 in W 64 in D 30 in

John Widdicomb Lacquered Desk

Located in Easton, PA

Three drawer desk with custom faux marble lacquered top, solid brass hardware and legs made by John

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Vintage 1970s American Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

John Widdicomb Desk 1940's
John Widdicomb Desk 1940's

John Widdicomb Desk 1940's

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H 30 in W 48 in D 21 in

John Widdicomb Desk 1940's

Located in Hudson, NY

This elegant John Widdicomb Hollywood Regency desk in black lacquer is an outstanding piece if

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Vintage 1940s American Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Lacquer

Vintage Louis XV-Style Writing Desk by John Widdicomb
Vintage Louis XV-Style Writing Desk by John Widdicomb

Vintage Louis XV-Style Writing Desk by John Widdicomb

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 1970s vintage Louis XV-style writing desk is made of wood painted in a pale grey and off white

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Vintage 1970s American Louis XV Desks

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Brass

John Widdicomb Lacquered Wood and Brass Writing Table
John Widdicomb Lacquered Wood and Brass Writing Table

John Widdicomb Lacquered Wood and Brass Writing Table

By John Widdicomb

Located in Kensington, MD

Large lacquered wood and brass writing table by John Widdicomb. Painted in a faux parchment lacquer

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Late 20th Century American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Widdicomb Desk
Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Widdicomb Desk

Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Widdicomb Desk

By John Widdicomb

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Elegant black lacquered Widdicomb desk with stylized scalloped apron and ornate brass hardware on

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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Mid-Century Campaign Executive Desk
Mid-Century Campaign Executive Desk

Mid-Century Campaign Executive Desk

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H 29 in W 52 in D 24 in

Mid-Century Campaign Executive Desk

By Widdicomb Furniture Co., John Widdicomb

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This extraordinary Widdicomb executive desk is beautifully hand-crafted out of wood and exotic

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Vintage 1960s American Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

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By Kittinger Furniture Company

Located in Houston, TX

1960s Vintage Kittinger Directoire style writing desk composed of satinwood and features ebony inlay and brass hardware. Maker's mark located inside the center drawer.

Category

Late 20th Century North American Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Leather Top Louis XV Style Writing Desk or Bureau Plat
French 19th Century Leather Top Louis XV Style Writing Desk or Bureau Plat

French 19th Century Leather Top Louis XV Style Writing Desk or Bureau Plat

Located in Hopewell, NJ

French writing desk beautifully finished in walnut, leather and inlaid burlwood veneer, is a fantastic piece of 19th century French design in the Louis XV style. The bureau plat is...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Writing Desk
Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Writing Desk

Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Writing Desk

$1,800

H 29.5 in W 53 in D 25.5 in

Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Writing Desk

Located in Pomona, CA

A Louis XV-style Bureau Plat Writing Desk. 3 drawers.The top is finished in faux leather. It has three drawers with gold accents. Gilt decoration to the knees and gold accents.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Hollywood Regency Style Palmette Console with White Quartz Stone Top
Hollywood Regency Style Palmette Console with White Quartz Stone Top

Hollywood Regency Style Palmette Console with White Quartz Stone Top

By Serge Roche

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Hollywood Regency Style Palmette Console with White Quartz Stone Top  Later 20th Century A striking Hollywood Regency Style Palmette Console with a white quartz stone top, from the ...

Category

20th Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Stone, Metal

George II Style Black & Gold Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Bookcase
George II Style Black & Gold Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Bookcase

George II Style Black & Gold Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Bookcase

$13,200Sale Price|20% Off

H 102 in W 45 in D 23 in

George II Style Black & Gold Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Bookcase

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

George II Style Black & Gold Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Bookcase.

Category

2010s American Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Art Deco Leather Desk, Dark Grey
Art Deco Leather Desk, Dark Grey

Art Deco Leather Desk, Dark Grey

$2,615 / item

H 30 in W 49 in D 24 in

Art Deco Leather Desk, Dark Grey

Located in Westwood, NJ

A French Art Deco style shagreen embossed leather desk in a dark antiqued grey. With gilded highlight trim, three frieze drawers with modern round pulls, and raised on square tapered...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather

19th Century English Black and Gold Chinoiserie Bookcase with Glass Doors
19th Century English Black and Gold Chinoiserie Bookcase with Glass Doors

19th Century English Black and Gold Chinoiserie Bookcase with Glass Doors

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English black and gold bookcase from the 19th century with Chinoiserie décor and glass doors. This exquisite English black and gold bookcase from the 19th century epitomizes refin...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood

Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm

Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...

Category

Antique 1720s Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Giltwood, Paint

20th Century antique Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Writing Table Piano Black
20th Century antique Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Writing Table Piano Black

20th Century antique Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Writing Table Piano Black

Located in Berlin, DE

Bureau plat writing table in the style of Louis XV style, silvered bronze fittings. Piano lacquer black on solid beech wood. Heavily arched, four-sided passively curved tripod frame ...

Category

20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Beech

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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.