English Mahogany Leather Top Writing Desk, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany two-drawer leather top writing desk with carved molded edge, original brasses and
English Mahogany Leather Top Writing Desk, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany two-drawer leather top writing desk with carved molded edge, original brasses and
Antique French Louis XVI Style Leather Top Writing Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Refined antique French Louis XVI style writing desk crafted in exotic tulipwood veneer with
Brass
A fine Regency period satinwood and leather top writing desk . Parcel gilt
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine 19th century Regency satinwood and parcel gilt two drawer writing desk . Original leather
Satinwood
Leather Top Writing Desk with Ming Style Legs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A Chippendale style writing desk with tooled brown leather top and two drawers, each with two
Leather
George II Style Mahogany Leather Top Writing Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
A George II style mahogany writing desk with an inset leather top, circa 1920. The rich brown
Brass
A Very Rare Neat Size 19th Century Leather Top Writing Desk with Ormolu Mounts
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare 19th Century well figured mahogany and kingwood leather top ladies writing desk of neat
Ormolu
19th c Russian mahogany and brass writing desk
Located in Dallas, TX
19th c Russian leather topped writing desk with hand hammered brass details
Brass
Fine 19th C Mahogany George 11 Writing Desk in the Manner of William Harllett
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine 19th century George 11 mahogany and leather top writing desk. Hand carved and details
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Leather Top Desk
Located in Burton, TX
tapered legs adorned with brass sabots. This Early 20th French Louis XVI Style Walnut Leather Top Writing
Brass
French 19th Century Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A petite mahogany and leather-top writing desk from France, circa 1840, ready to inspire you daily
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Victorian Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Victorian leather top writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates
Leather, Wood
Antique Victorian Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
An excellent original antique Victorian leather top writing table / desk. This was made in England
Leather, Wood
Antique Victorian Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
An outstanding antique Victorian writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from
Leather, Wood
Antique Victorian Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A charming antique Victorian leather top writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates
Leather, Wood
Antique Victorian Leather Top Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique Victorian leather top desk / writing table. This was made in England, it dates
Leather, Wood
Antique Edwardian Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique Edwardian writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from the
Brass
Antique William IV Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and beautifully designed antique William IV leather top writing table / desk. This was made
Leather, Wood
Antique Victorian Leather Top Partners Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A large and very impressive antique Victorian partners desk / writing table. This was made in
Leather, Wood
Antique William IV Leather Top Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique William IV leather top desk / writing table. This was made in
Leather, Wood
Louis XV Leather Top Cocobola Wood Writing Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and remarkable Louis XV style ladies writing desk handcrafted in exotic cocobola wood with a
Cocobolo
English Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English writing table or console desk of mahogany from England, featuring an inset embossed
Leather, Wood, Mahogany
Antique Victorian English Oak Writing Desk / Partner Desk with a Leather Top
Located in Harderwijk, NL
/ partner desk with a leather top. This exceptional library table is a stunning and luxurious addition to
Leather, Wood, Oak
French Empire style leather top mahogany writing desk, C 1890
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Empire style leather top mahogany writing desk having bronze mounts, claw feet and resting
Marble, Bronze
A George II Walnut veneered writing desk with replaced leather top
Located in Buchanan, MI
A George II walnut veneered writing desk with replaced leather top. Great color and patination.
Leather, Walnut
English Square Top Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Embossed Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English writing table or desk of inlaid mahogany from the Edwardian era, featuring an inset
Metal, Brass
Regency Period Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine period English writing table or desk of mahogany from the Regency Era, circa 1825, featuring
Metal, Brass
$4,100 / item
French Leather Top Writing Table
Located in New York, NY
A striking 19th-century walnut French writing table with one drawer and a black leather top. The
Leather, Walnut
English Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Inset Leather Top
By Jas Shoolbred & Co.
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English writing table or console desk of mahogany from England, from the late 19th century
Metal, Brass
19th Century French Gothic Walnut Writing Desk with Leather Top
Located in Dallas, TX
topped with a hand-tooled sheepskin leather writing surface, beautifully aged with a warm, timeworn glow
Bronze
19th Century French Renaissance Sculptural Leather Top Writing Table ~ Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance Sculptural Leather Top Writing Table ~ Desk is a spectacular
Sheepskin, Oak, Paint
English Writing Desk or Table of Mahogany with Leather Top - Edwardian Era
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English writing table or desk of mahogany from the Edwardian era, featuring an inset leather
Metal, Brass
Louis XVI Style Writing Table or Desk with Leather Top from France
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome French writing table or desk in the Louis XVI style, featuring an embossed leather top
Metal, Brass, Ormolu
19th Century English Partner Style Writing Desk, New Leather Top, Rich Grain
Located in Madrid, ES
This mid-19th century English writing desk features handsomely inlaid rich-grained mahogany veneer
Leather, Hardwood
French Louis XVI Ebonized Writing Table or Desk with Embossed Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
leather-topped writing surfaces on each end nearly double the surface area of the desk. Resting on tapered
Metal, Brass, Bronze
English Writing Table or Desk of Patinated Oak with Embossed Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English writing table or desk of a handsomely patinated oak from the Edwardian era
Metal, Brass
Edwardian Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top from England
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English writing table or desk of mahogany from the Edwardian Era, featuring an inset
Metal, Brass
English 19th Century Mahogany Writing Desk with Fluted Legs and Leather Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
rectangular top is fitted with a tooled black leather writing surface, framed by a mahogany border with
Brass
19th Century French Kidney-shaped Veneer Writing Desk with Brown Leather Top
Located in Sofia, BG
French kidney-shaped veneer writing table, topped with a leather-covered desk and opening with two
Leather, Wood
Antique French Satinwood Parquetry Louis XVI Writing Desk, Tooled Leather Top
Located in Chicago, IL
richly tooled leather writing surface, and finely cast ormolu mounts throughout. This refined 5-drawer
Satinwood
Antique writing table / partner desk with 4 drawers and a green leather top
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This antique writing table / partner desk is a beautiful and luxurious addition to almost any space
Leather, Wood
French Louis XVI Style Writing Desk Bureauplatt, Bronze Gilt Mounts Leather Top
Located in Miami, FL
irregular top dressed with inset green embossed leather writing surface and bronze banding around the edges
Bronze
Edwardian Inlaid Leather Top Office or Writing Desk by James Shoolbred of London
By Jas Shoolbred & Co.
Located in Dublin, IE
inlaid desk top of rectangular form is fitted with a gorgeous red embossed tooled leather writing skiver
Brass
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
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Carved Oak Writing Desk with Leather Top
Located in Hopewell, NJ
This is an authentic French antique carved desk with a leather top made of oak, having intricate
Oak
$2,173Sale Price|20% Off
French Walnut Louis Philippe Desk Leather Top Writing Table, 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French 19th century Louis Philippe pine desk, the top is recovered of coated fabric. Ten drawers of
Chrome
A French Louis XVI style Leather Top Bureau Plat / Writing Desk, C. 1920.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
leather top within banded edges and bound with brass, the top rests above an apron with two drawers for
Brass
Louis XVI Style Writing Table or Desk of Walnut with Leather Top from France
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome French writing table or desk in the Louis XVI style - featuring an embossed leather top
Metal, Brass, Ormolu
William IV Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Inset Leather Top from England
Located in Austin, TX
A fine large English library table or writing desk of mahogany from the William IV period
Metal, Brass
William IV Style Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top from England
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English writing table or desk of mahogany from the late 19th century, in the William IV
Metal, Brass
English Gothic Revival Leather Top Writing Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
19th century English leather top oak writing table with chamfered corners over two drawers having
Oak, Leather
Period French Directior Leather Topped Writing Table.
Located in Hudson, NY
the apron of the table. The top is covered in a very beautiful old red gilt-tooled leather top as are
Leather, Mahogany
Antique English Leather Top Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome 19th century English desk handcrafted in mahogany with the original tooled leather top on
Leather, Mahogany
French Marble Top Writing Table, Tooled-Leather Writing Surface, on Casters
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Marble-Top Writing Table on Casters, Pull-Out Drawer, Gilt Tooled-Leather Writing Surface
Marble
19th century early Victorian leather top writing table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century early victorian leather top writing table circa 1840. Fine quality mahogany and
Brass
Antique Leather Top Austrian Empire Desk
Located in London, GB
A stunning and very rare antique leather top Austrian Empire desk, dating from around the 1830-1850
Brass
Fine French Country Style Leather Top Writing Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Louis XV country style writing table in a distressed white on pale wood finish overall. Finely
Leather, Wood
Antique Carved Fruitwood Leather Top Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
overhanging top with a foliate scrolled tooled green-black leather insert. The three frieze drawers with fine
Brass
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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