Antique Crotch Walnut French Provincial Louis XV Kidney Writing Vanity Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
1940s kidney bean or crescent shaped writing desk. Made from walnut with crotch veneer along the front. Features French styling with carved foliate accents and five drawers supported...
Glass, Walnut
English Kidney Shaped Kneehole Writing Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English kidney shaped kneehole writing desk from the Edwardian era, featuring a demi-lune top with original leather writing surface decorated with gold tooling in a Greek Key ...
Metal, Brass
French Provincial Style Kidney Shaped Lady Writing or Vanity Desk with Ottoman
Located in Plainview, NY
A French Provincial style lady’s writing or vanity desk crafted with a graceful kidney-shaped top, the desk features a cream-colored finish, softened with a delicate patina that spea...
Wood
Antique French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Kidney Writing Desk and Vanity Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century French Provincial writing desk and chair. Finished in white and gold with a natural walnut top. Features Louis XV carvings, long cabriole legs and ornate details t...
Upholstery, Walnut
French Louis XV Walnut Kidney Shaped Vanity or Ladies Writing Desk With Chair
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style kidney shaped petite vanity or ladies writing desk with chair In the manner of Widdicomb USA, Circa 1920s Carved walnut, with burled wa...
Brass
Antique Regency Style Kidney Desk / Dressing Table
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous antique kidney table in the Regency style, this dates from around the 1910-20’s. It is a great size to be used as either a desk or a dressing table. This has a beautifu...
Wood
Sold|$7,500
George III Writing Table
Located in Hudson, NY
Satinwood and tulipwood veneered kidney shaped writing table. Beautifully patinaed green leather top with embossed gold trim.
Leather, Wood
Antique Regency Style Mahogany Kidney Desk / Dressing Table
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous antique kidney table in the Regency style, this dates from around the 1910-20’s. It is a great size to be used as either a desk or a dressing table. This has a beautifu...
Mahogany
Sold|$2,500
Kidney shape desk
Located in Bronx, NY
faux bois details and fluted legs.
Height: 30, Width: 54, Depth: 26
19th Century Carved Inlaid Walnut Kidney Shaped Desk Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Excellent Quality Kidney Shaped Writing Table, Featuring 2 Ink Wells And Pen Tray.
19th Century Antique Victorian Rosewood Kidney Side Table Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
A Fine Kidney Shaped Table Which Could Be Used As Side Table As Well As An Occasional Desk. On End Turned And Fluted Supports Joined By A Ring Turned Stretcher. Signed/Inscribed/...
Rosewood
Sold|$2,662 / item
A Victorian Walnut Kidney Shaped Desk Or Dressing Table
Located in London, GB
A Most Elegant Victorian Walnut Kidney-Shaped Desk or Dressing Table. This exquisite piece features a kidney-shaped top with a delicate lipped edge, gracefully set above an attracti...
Walnut
Sold|$2,500
Vintage Lacquered Kidney Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
Intriguing vintage kidney shaped desk, 20th century, lacquered in off-white, the beveled top over a narrow frieze fitted with a single drawer, raised on four elephant-head pedestals.
Wood
Sold|$8,900
French Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A French Louis XVI style kidney-shaped desk with book-matched kingwood veneer and the original leather top with brass edge. Three drawers fitted to the frieze. Standing on square-tap...
Brass
Gorgeous Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
A gorgeous Kidney shaped desk of Elm, with storage behind the door. Locking drawer and locking door. Amazing grain pattern on ALL sides of this desk. Front modesty panel that ...
Steel
Antique Queen Anne Style Mahogany Kidney Desk / Dressing Table
Located in London, GB
A lovely and top quality antique flame mahogany kidney shaped desk or dressing table. This dates from circa 1920s-1930s period. It is extremely well made, with stunning flame maho...
Mahogany
Sold|$3,056
1920s Walnut Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
1920s Walnut kidney shaped desk with green leather insert with gold tooling to the edge and motif to centre. The desk has three drawers either side the kneehole with one long drawer ...
Walnut
Sold|$9,244
Carved mahogany kidney shaped desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
Carved mahogany kidney-shaped kneehole writing desk, having a tooled leather inset top over an arrangement of carved drawers all having original locks and knob handles, raised on cab...
Wood
Sold|$9,518
Antique Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Stunning Quality Late 19th Century Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk Having Inset Leather Top Above Nine Drawers With Profuse Inlaid Decoration Throughout Raised On Elegant Origina...
Sold|$3,485
Danish Modern Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This petit kidney shaped teak desk with oak legs packs a punch with multiple storage options: three drawers, a lockable compartment, open back shelving, and a Lazy Susan bar with egg...
Laminate, Oak, Teak
Sold|$11,641
Antique Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Magnificent Quality Late 19th Century Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk, The Leather Inset Top With Marquetry Inlaid Banding, Above Nine Marquetry Inlaid Drawers With Original Brass ...
Sold|$2,250
Kidney Biomorphic Shaped Oak Desk
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautifully grained oak desk in a kidney or bi-morphoc shape on top. It features splayed legs and a storage shelf but no drawer. It had been painted black and has been stripped and...
Oak
Sold|$2,527
Vintage Danish Teak Kidney Desk, 1950s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak kidney desk, 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern freestanding organically shaped writing desk.
Teak
Sold|$7,480
19th Century English Kidney Shape Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Phenomenal 19th century English kidney-shaped writing desk with inset leather top. The single centre drawer flanked by a column of three drawers on each side. Decorated overall wi...
Wood
Sold|$2,527
Vintage Danish Teak Kidney Desk, 1950s
Located in Asaa, DK
Kidney shaped table top in teak veneer. Drawer section with three drawers with sculpted pulls in solid teak.
Teak
Sold|$1,362
Antique Edwardian Leather Top Kidney Desk
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Edwardian kidney shaped desk. This was made in England, it dates from around 1900-1910. The quality is outstanding, this sits on beautifully tapered legs terminat...
Leather, Wood
Sold|$1,362
Antique Mahogany Leather Top Kidney Desk
Located in London, GB
Small antique kidney shaped flame mahogany desk in good condition dating from the 1920s period. It has a tooled leather writing surface and the flame mahogany drawers have original b...
Mahogany
Sold|$2,800
Circa 1940's Kidney shaped vanity
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
8-212 Kidney shaped vanity or desk with glazed cream finish
Wood
Sold|$1,711
Antique Flame Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in London, GB
This antique kidney shaped table is fabulous quality and could be used for a desk or dressing table. It’s mainly flame mahogany with inlay and crossbanding on the top and on the draw...
Mahogany
Sold|$1,362
Antique Edwardian Leather Top Kidney Desk
Located in London, GB
A stylish and elegant antique Edwardian kidney shaped desk. This was made in England, it dates from the 1900-1910 period. The quality is fantastic, this is beautifully designed an...
Leather, Wood
Sold|$1,596
Antique French Style Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique French style kidney shaped desk, dating from around the 1930’s period. It is of fabulous quality, with a mahogany construction and contrasting veneers of mahoga...
Leather, Kingwood, Mahogany, Satinwood
Sold|$10,682
Late 19th Century Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Fine Quality Late 19th Century Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk, or Dressing Table, Having Attractive Replacement Tooled Leather Inset Top Over Nine Drawers With Original Brass Handles,...
Mahogany
French Kidney Desk Bureau Plat Antique Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
French style mahogany kidney shaped writing table. This wonderful writing table stands upon turned, fluted and carved legs.
Mahogany
Antique Burr Walnut Kidney Shaped Desk or Dressing Table by Waring & Gillows
By Waring & Gillow
Located in London, GB
Fine quality antique burr walnut kidney shaped desk or dressing table which was designed & made by “Waring & Gillows”. The metal label in attached to the inside of one of the drawers...
Walnut
Burr Walnut Antique Victorian Lion Claw & Ball Feet Kidney Library Table Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this important late Victorian burr walnut kidney library table desk with Georgian Irish style cabriolet legs finished with claw & ball feet This piece wi...
Walnut
French Louis XV Inlaid Kidney Bean Petite Desk Vanity Gossip Table with Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Small French Louis XV inlaid kidney bean petite desk vanity gossip table with chair. Item features petite kidney bean table, matching chair, finished back, 1 drawer, cabriole legs, n...
Walnut
Sold|$11,500
Antique Louis XVI Kidney Shaped Marquetry Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
This remarkable work of art features the talents of master Italian cabinetmakers and metalsmiths, joining forces to create a unique treasure! Using fine imported mahogany, satinwood ...
Sold|$4,750
French Inlaid Kidney Shaped Desk C.1910
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
French inlaid kidney shaped desk with book-matched veneered panels and crossbanding. Finished on all sides. C. 1910 – 20.
Brass
Sold|$7,800
EBONIES BLACK ELEPHANT KIDNEY DESK AND CHAIR
Located in New York, NY
Ebonies Black Elephant Desk in a kidney Shape with Travertine Stone Top and Ebonies Black Elephant Chair with Sand leather upholstery
Ebony, Leather
Antique Flame Mahogany Leather Top Kidney Desk
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous antique kidney shaped desk in mahogany, with an inset leather writing surface. This dates from around the 1900-1920’s period. It is of amazing quality and has a wonderf...
Mahogany
Sold|$5,093
Teak Kidney Shape Desk by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is the kidney shaped desk with built in revolving cocktail cabinet behind a tambour slide, and 4 graduated drawers. On the back are open bookshelves.
Teak
Antique 19th Century Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very good quality late 19th century mahogany kidney shaped desk having Inset leather top above nine drawers inlaid with boxwood strung decoration Retaining original brass handles...
Boxwood, Mahogany
Sold|$1,600
French Art Deco Carved Rosewood Kidney Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful French Art Deco carved rosewood kidney desk with intricate carvings along perimeter of top, carved vertical bands around desk and carved drawers. Center drawer and four sid...
Rosewood
Antique French Kidney Shaped Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique French kidney shaped leather top desk, dating from around the 1930’s period. It is of fabulous quality, with a solid birch construction and contrasting veneers of...
Bronze
Antique Regency Style Leather Top Kidney Desk
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous antique leather top kidney desk in the Regency style. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1900-1910 period. This has a stunning design and is of outstandin...
Leather, Wood
Antique Mahogany Leather Top Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique kidney shaped desk in mahogany, with an inset leather top, dating from around the 1920’s period. It is of very high quality, with all solid wood construction a...
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Edwardian Leather Top Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Edwardian leather top kidney shaped desk. It was made in England, it dates from around the 1900-1910 period. The quality is outstanding, this is extremely well made...
Leather, Wood
Antique Edwardian Leather Top Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Edwardian leather top kidney shaped desk. It was made in England, it dates from around the 1900-1910 period. The quality is outstanding, this is extremely well made...
Leather, Wood
19TH CENTURY MAHOGANY KIDNEY SHAPED DESK CIRCA 1890
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19TH CENTURY MAHOGANY KIDNEY SHAPED DESK CIRCA 1890
INLAID WITH SATINWOOD AND BOXWOOD, FITTED INTERIOR WITH A WRITING SLOPE IN THE DRAWER, BLACK LEATHER
Mahogany
Sold|$2,950
Romantic French Kidney Shaped Louis XVI Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Exquisitely aged and distressed, original painted carved wood and cream tooled leather top with gold. 3 drawers on each side open/ swing out to make an interesting design.
Wood
Original Vintage Gilbert Rohde Kidney Shape Cerused Desk
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in North Miami, FL
Extremely rare from the American Art Deco era. This kidney shaped desk in black cerused oak (original finish) with tree drawers and turned legs, in as found condition is a truly a un...
Brass
Jacques Adnet French Mid-Century kidney shaped desk
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Queens, NY
French Mid-Century cream colored desk with a kidney shaped top over a set of 3 drawers with chrome metal handes and a tubular stretcher conneceting a round column support (attribute ...
Chrome
Kidney Desk Model 54 by Feldballes Møbelfabrik 1950s
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Handewitt, DE
Freestanding teak kidney desk, model no.54 by Feldballes Møbelfabrik Denmark. Produced in 1950s in teak. With 4 drawers, a tambour door on side and a rotating storage compartment wi...
Teak
French Louis XV Style Kidney-Shaped Satinwood Desk
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A good quality late 19th-early 20th century Louis XV style writing table with original embossed leather top with gilt bronze surround and mounts. Lovely parquetry work to the veneers...
Vintage Kidney Shaped Desk Attributed to Eduard Ludvig
Located in London, GB
An outstanding vintage kidney shaped desk attributed to Eduard Ludvig, the well known German architect. This was made in Germany, it dates from the 1950’s. It has a fantastic and ve...
Laminate, Walnut
George III Rosewood and Mahogany Writing Table – Late 18th C
Located in valatie, NY
English, George III Rosewood and Mahogany Kidney Shaped Writing Table – Late 18th Century, the rosewood cross banded top outlined in satinwood stringing centered by a conforming brow...
19th Century Freestanding French Parquetry and Kingwood Kidney Desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century freestanding French parquetry and Kingwood kidney desk, the kidney shaped top having a green leather writing surface decorated with blind and gilt tooling, a Kingwood bo...
Kingwood
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.
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