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Large Writing Desk Made In Light Mahogany From 1920s
Located in Lejre, DK
This large writing desk, crafted from light mahogany, hails from the 1920s and stands as a
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Vintage 1920s Danish Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Large Writing Desk Made In Light Mahogany From 1920s
Large Writing Desk Made In Light Mahogany From 1920s
$819
H 30.32 in W 53.15 in D 28.75 in
Ate van Apeldoorn Large Writing Desk and cabinet block . 1960s Holland
By Houtwerk Hattem
Located in Den Haag, NL
Minimalist Solid Pine Writing desk designed by Ate Van Apeldoorn and produced by Houtwerk Hattum
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Louis XV Desk with Bronze D’Ore Mounts
Located in New Orleans, LA
in the 1800s. The large writing desk features exquisite bronze d'ore mounts. Note the work from the
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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze, Gold Plate

Louis XV Desk with Bronze D’Ore Mounts
Louis XV Desk with Bronze D’Ore Mounts
$85,000
H 30.5 in W 69 in D 36 in
Baker Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in West Palm Beach, US
writing desk features a luxurious leather top that provides a smooth, sophisticated writing surface. The
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1990s American Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Baker Desk
Baker Desk
$2,904 Sale Price
20% Off
H 30 in W 62 in D 36 in
Pembroke Writing Desk by AMBROZIA, Claro Walnut, Stainless Steel, Camel Leather
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
Pembroke legs design offered in differents finishes. This large writing desk is featuring 3 wood drawers
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2010s Canadian Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel

Pembroke Desk by AMBROZIA, Oxidized Walnut, Blackened Steel, Cognac Leather
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
design offered in differents finishes. This large writing desk is featuring 3 wood drawers with handmade
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2010s Canadian Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel

writing desk model Roman Large
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Roman is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism. Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to you...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writi...

Materials

Oak

writing desk model Roman Large
writing desk model Roman Large
$5,636 / item
H 28.35 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
Large French Boulle Inlay Partners Desk Writing Table Desks
Located in Potters Bar, GB
condition ready for home use right away. The desk has a red leather top to the main writing surface. Some
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Vintage 1980s French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Direttorio Writing Desk
By Morelato
Located in Milan, IT
Strict and classic lines for the small and large Direttorio Writing desks. Pieces, which combine
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Leather

Direttorio Writing Desk
Direttorio Writing Desk
$4,468 / item
H 31.5 in W 46.46 in D 24.81 in
Large Executive Three-Drawer Desk or Writing Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice architectural Mid-Century Modern design desk or writing table.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

17th Spanish Refectory Table, Writing Desk, One Large Drawer
Located in Miami, FL
17th Spanish refectory table. Writing desk. One large drawer The top its circa 1680, the legs circa
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Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Paestum Writing Table / Desk
Located in Banbury, GB
A finely carved and simulated cork decorated large writing table or desk with a thick glass top.
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2010s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Paestum Writing Table / Desk
Paestum Writing Table / Desk
$24,646 / item
H 30.71 in W 96.82 in D 30.12 in
Large 19th Century French Provincial Walnut Writing Desk / Farm Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large 19th Century French Provincial Walnut Writing Desk / Farm Table with Shaped Apron & 2 Drawers
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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Large Vintage Bespoke Kneehole Desk, English, Oak, Writing Table, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage kneehole desk. An English, oak panelled writing table, dating to the late
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Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

Large Green Study Desk with Natural Linoleum Top, Customizable Writing Table
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
This large Study desk is made with a bright green powder-coated steel frame and a deep green
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Zanotta Large Quaderna Table/Writing Desk in White Plastic Laminate, Superstudio
By Zanotta, Superstudio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Large Quaderna Table/Writing Desk in White Plastic Laminate, Superstudio Honeycomb core
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21st Century and Contemporary Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Plastic

Large original 20th Century Classical English Writing Desk, circa 1910-1920
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid wood and mahogany stained body. Leather-covered worktop. Freely adjustable in the room. Desk
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20th Century English Chesterfield Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Large double-sided Renaissance-style writing desk with secrets by Leglas-Maurice
By François Leglas-Maurice
Located in Paris, FR
Large double-sided Renaissance-style writing-desk with secrets, stamped and inscribed by François
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Antique Late 19th Century French Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Fruitwood, Pearwood

20th Century French Art Deco large Oak Vintage Office Desk / Writing Table
Located in New York City, NY
An original and unique French kneehole two-tone desk crafted from hand-carved oak and elevated on
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20th Century French Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard for John Stuart Larger Teak Writing Desk, 1950's
By John Stuart Inc., Hvidt & Mølgaard, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Danish Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen Larger Teak Desk for Soborg Møbelfabrik Denmark, 1960's
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Table, Desk, Writing, Dressing, Vanity, Teak, Vintage
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A large vintage teak table desk, writing table, dressing table or side table. Measures: 6 feet 2
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Vintage 1950s British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Table, Desk, Writing, Dressing, Vanity, Teak, Vintage
Table, Desk, Writing, Dressing, Vanity, Teak, Vintage
$6,096
H 30.32 in W 74.41 in D 35.04 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk by Mainline
By Mainline by Hooker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
storage, while a large writing surface makes this desk perfect for any home office or study. Please
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk by Mainline
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk by Mainline
$1,400 Sale Price
30% Off
H 29.5 in W 49 in D 25 in
Large Jens Risom Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Large vintage Jens Risom solid walnut desk. Has a single pull-out drawer. Desk has a glass top
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Large Jens Risom Desk
Large Jens Risom Desk
$7,700
H 29 in W 81 in D 36 in
Mid-Century Walnut Large Executive Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
with a beautiful brass pull. The large work space allows it to be used as a partners desk for double
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Walnut Large Executive Desk
Mid-Century Walnut Large Executive Desk
$4,995
H 29.5 in W 60 in D 33 in
Large Elmwood Desk by Bernt Petersen
By Bernt Petersen, Worts Mobler
Located in San Francisco, CA
A substantial elm wood desk by Bernt Petersen for Henrik Worts featuring 2 locking drawers.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Elm

Large Elmwood Desk by Bernt Petersen
Large Elmwood Desk by Bernt Petersen
Price Upon Request
H 28.75 in W 75.5 in D 37.75 in
Large Gui Desk by Estudio Prosa
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Gui Desk by Estudio Prosa Dimensions: W 240 x D 60 x H 78 cm Materials: Wood. The Prosa
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Large Gui Desk by Estudio Prosa
Large Gui Desk by Estudio Prosa
$9,912 / item
H 30.71 in W 94.49 in D 23.63 in
Large french writing table from the 1940s in solid oak
Located in LYON, FR
Large and beautiful solid oak table from the 1940s with spindle legs, used as a desk or display
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Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Large french writing table from the 1940s in solid oak
Large french writing table from the 1940s in solid oak
$3,217
H 31.5 in W 90.56 in D 35.83 in
Large Francois Linke Roll Top Desk
By François Linke
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large and very fine Francois Linke roll top desk French late 19th-early 20th century Bureau a
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Antique Early 1900s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Large Francois Linke Roll Top Desk
Large Francois Linke Roll Top Desk
$132,000
H 49 in W 58 in D 32 in
Large Scale 19th Century English Regency Rosewood Library/Writing Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A Wonderful Large 19th Century English Regency Rosewood Library/Writing Table with Original Leather
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Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Large Walnut and Aluminum Executive Desk
Located in San Mateo, CA
This desk is likely a custom-made piece. The architectural aluminum legs have black anodized
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Large Walnut and Aluminum Executive Desk
Large Walnut and Aluminum Executive Desk
$2,600
H 29.5 in W 102 in D 40 in
Mid-Century Danish Teak Large Executive Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
bank of three drawers, right bank with a large file drawer, raised on original teak legs. The desk is
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Danish Teak Large Executive Desk
Mid-Century Danish Teak Large Executive Desk
$3,995
H 28.5 in W 58.25 in D 30.13 in
Large "ARCO" desk for Olivetti by BBPR
By Studio BBPR
Located in Paris, FR
Arco" model desk designed in 1963 by Studio BBPR for Olivetti Arredamenti. BBPR was a partnership
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Vintage 1960s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bakelite

Large "ARCO" desk for Olivetti by BBPR
Large "ARCO" desk for Olivetti by BBPR
$2,687
H 30.71 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
Large Italian Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Red Lion, PA
This stunning and impressive Italian executive desk is one of the masterpieces of the Italian
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Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Large Italian Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi
Large Italian Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi
$7,500
H 32.5 in W 74.5 in D 36.5 in
Large desk designed by Arne Vodder, Denmark.
By Arne Vodder
Located in København K, DK
Rare and huge teak desk designed by Arne Vodder and manufactured by Sibast Furniture, Fyn, Denmark
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Large desk designed by Arne Vodder, Denmark.
Large desk designed by Arne Vodder, Denmark.
$4,488
H 28.35 in W 97.64 in D 40.95 in
Large 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Fall Front Desk
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Large early 19th Century Swedish fall front desk. With copious amounts of drawer storage the work
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Large 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Fall Front Desk
Large 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Fall Front Desk
$6,229
H 51.19 in W 50.79 in D 18.12 in
Large desk by Gastone Rinaldi for Thema Italy
By Gastone Rinaldi, Thema Italy 1
Located in Brussel, BE
Large desk by Gastone Rinaldi for Thema Italy Wonderful wood top.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Large desk by Gastone Rinaldi for Thema Italy
Large desk by Gastone Rinaldi for Thema Italy
$8,132
H 30.32 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
Large 19th Century French Carved Oak Partners Desk
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
. Functionally, the desk offers practicality with its three drawers on each side and two large carved pedestals
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Large 19th Century French Carved Oak Partners Desk
Large 19th Century French Carved Oak Partners Desk
$13,271
H 29.93 in W 78.75 in D 55.12 in
Large Biedermeier Writing Table Early 19th Century Bird's-Eye Maple Veneer
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
An unusually large desk, even suitable for two working spaces at a time. The rounded rectangular
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Antique Early 19th Century English Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Large Biedermeier Writing Table Early 19th Century Bird's-Eye Maple Veneer
Large Biedermeier Writing Table Early 19th Century Bird's-Eye Maple Veneer
$21,804 Sale Price
27% Off
H 31.11 in W 57.09 in D 38.98 in
Large L Shape Customizable Contemporary Corner Study Desk
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
A beautiful large L Shaped Study desk made with a bright green powder-coated steel frame and a
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Large L Shape Customizable Contemporary Corner Study Desk
Large L Shape Customizable Contemporary Corner Study Desk
$7,854 / item
H 29.14 in W 89.77 in D 66.15 in
Large Antique Fall-Front Bureau, English, Oak, Writing Cabinet, Georgian, C.1780
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique fall-front bureau. An English, oak five-drawer writing cabinet, dating to
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Antique 1750s British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Large Bespoke Study Desk with Four Drawers / Customizable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
This large burgandy color study desk is made with a powder coated steel frame and a beautiful
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21st Century and Contemporary English Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Large Bespoke Study Desk with Four Drawers / Customizable
Large Bespoke Study Desk with Four Drawers / Customizable
$6,345 / item
H 29.14 in W 59.85 in D 23.63 in
Large Freestanding Desk by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
JH 810 - Freestanding desk with wengé top. Front with two drawers, frame and handle in matt chromed
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Large Freestanding Desk by Hans J. Wegner
Large Freestanding Desk by Hans J. Wegner
$48,070
H 27.96 in W 86.62 in D 43.31 in
Large flat desk by A.G. Barcelona – 1970
Located in Girona, Girona
Large flat desk in Rio rosewood veneer and light beech, 4 drawers in front, removable legs and top
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Beech, Rosewood

Large flat desk by A.G. Barcelona – 1970
Large flat desk by A.G. Barcelona – 1970
$7,012
H 29.14 in W 70.87 in D 37.41 in
Large original 20th Century Classical English Partner Desk
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant English Partner Desk from the 20th Century – Timeless Design in Fine Mahogany This high
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20th Century English Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Large executive desk, design Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Napoli, IT
This is a large executive desk that is featured in several furniture magazines.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Large executive desk, design Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1950s
Large executive desk, design Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1950s
$10,018
H 30.71 in W 70.87 in D 35.04 in
Large Oak & Class Modernist Desk, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
A large modernist desk in oak with a very interesting top comprised of a glass-covered lattice
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Oak

Large and Impressive Early 20th Century Mahogany Desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
A large and impressive early 20th century mahogany desk, the moulded edge top having a green
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Writing Table
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Large antique French chestnut writing desk with 2 drawers. Beautiful weathered patina. In perfect
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Antique Early 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chestnut

Antique French Writing Table
Antique French Writing Table
$5,009
H 31.11 in W 75.6 in D 33.08 in
Frits Henningsen Cabinetmaker Copenhagen, Fine Large Desk 1940s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Fine large desk by the famous danish cabinetmaker and designer Frits Henningsen 1940s. With 3
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Large Scale Bamboo Desk with Black Leather Top
Located in Sheffield, MA
Wonderfully restored large size bamboo desk with black leather top and two large drawers. The desk
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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Desks and Writing T...

Materials

Leather, Bamboo

Large Scale Bamboo Desk with Black Leather Top
Large Scale Bamboo Desk with Black Leather Top
$7,500
H 30.25 in W 65 in D 29.75 in
NONO Desk 18 Large Surface, Multi-functional, Asymmetrical
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
NONO Desk 18 Large Surface, Multi-functional, Asymmetrical — Introduction: Crafting Elegance with
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Oak

NONO Desk 18 Large Surface, Multi-functional, Asymmetrical
NONO Desk 18 Large Surface, Multi-functional, Asymmetrical
$10,185 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 29.93 in W 59.06 in D 23.63 in
Large Canaan desk by Marcel Breuer for Gavina - 1962s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Uccle, Bruxelles
Magnificent Canaan Desk designed by Marcel Breuer for Gavina in the 1960s. Its sleek and practical
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Large Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Large Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Large Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
Mid-Century Large Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
$5,669
H 32.88 in W 73.63 in D 35.83 in
Large Layered Parkerized Steel Desk by Hyungshin Hwang
Located in Geneve, CH
Large layered parkerized steel desk by Hyungshin Hwang Dimensions: D 310 x W 100 x H 75 cm
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2010s Korean Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Large Layered Parkerized Steel Desk by Hyungshin Hwang
Large Layered Parkerized Steel Desk by Hyungshin Hwang
$33,708 / item
H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 122.05 in
Large Marcel Breuer "Canaan" Desk for Gavina, Italy 1960s
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Hellouw, NL
the Bauhaus principles. . This large “Canaan” desk, produced by Gavina in the 1960s, is a strong
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Large Marcel Breuer "Canaan" Desk for Gavina, Italy 1960s
Large Marcel Breuer "Canaan" Desk for Gavina, Italy 1960s
$12,964
H 28.35 in W 70.87 in D 23.63 in
Large Midcentury Italian Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This impressive executive desk by the 1950s Italian designer, Vittorio Dassi, features a very
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Large Midcentury Italian Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi
Large Midcentury Italian Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi
$10,018
H 30.71 in W 68.9 in D 34.65 in
Large Bespoke Study Desk with Linoleum Top and Drawer, Customizable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
This large beetroot color study desk is made with a powder coated steel frame and a beautiful
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Large Bespoke Study Desk with Linoleum Top and Drawer, Customizable
Large Bespoke Study Desk with Linoleum Top and Drawer, Customizable
$3,756 / item
H 29.14 in W 59.85 in D 23.63 in
Large Antique Partner Desk in English Style with Black Leather
Located in Harderwijk, NL
leather top. This stunning large antique desk fits well into virtually any interior and offers both
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Antique 19th Century Classical Roman Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

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Large Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the large writing desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A large writing desk — often made from wood, metal and mahogany — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a large writing desk, we have 341 options in-stock, while there are 14 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer large writing desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A large writing desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made large writing desk over the years, but those crafted by Jens Risom, &New and Forma Nova are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Large Writing Desk?

A large writing desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,880, while the lowest priced sells for $212 and the highest can go for as much as $181,692.
Questions About Large 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.