$8,800
H 28 in W 42.75 in D 25 in
Rare and Unusual Regency Period Metamorphic Leather top Desk and Games Table
Located in Richmond, VA
Rare and Unusual Regency Period Metamorphic Leather Top Architects Desk and Games Table made of
Rosewood
$5,800
H 31 in W 59.5 in D 32.5 in
Vintage French Louis XV Style Figural Bronze Ormolu Leather Top Desk Bureau Plat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Vintage French Louis XV Style Figural Bronze Ormolu Leather Top Executive Desk Bureau Plat. Item features
Bronze
$5,875
H 29 in W 35 in D 21 in
A Rare Late 19th Century Leather Top Desk Labelled Millar and Beatty, Dublin
Located in Dublin, IE
crossbanded detail and delicate line inlay throughout. The shaped and moulded desk top of kidney shape form
Brass
$2,745 / item
H 29 in W 53.25 in D 25.5 in
Louis XV Style Black Ebonized Brass Mounted Leather Top Desk By John Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
exquisite writing desk features a luxurious tooled leather top, offering a refined workspace with a rich
Brass
$18,000
H 29.25 in W 54.5 in D 29.5 in
French Bureau Plat Marquetry Leather Top Desk with Orig. Ormolu Mounts, C. 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
French bureau plat marquetry leather top three drawer desk with hearing bone inlays, three opposite
Ormolu, Brass
19th Century Antique French Neoclassical Desk with Leather Top
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique French Neoclassical leather topped desk with three drawers. Finished in a painted hunter
Leather, Wood, Paint
$6,500
H 40 in W 38 in D 22 in
French Empire Faux Marble Legs Leather Top Sconces Bureau Desk with Organizer
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Exotic wood faux marble column shape legs French Empire bureau leather top desk with brass sconces
Brass
Empire Style Burlwood Desk
Located in Houston, TX
Mid 20th century Empire style leather top desk constructed with hardwood and burl wood veneers
Ormolu
$6,884
H 30.71 in W 48.43 in D 22.45 in
Desk 19th Century Italy Walnut Drawers Louis Philippe Green Leather Top Restored
Located in Vigonza, Padua
beautiful antique furniture patina, with working locks and with a replaced genuine leather top. Desk ready
Walnut
Louis XVI Leather Top Writing Desk Cassard Et Cie, Paris
Located in Southampton, NJ
An early 20th c. Louis XVI style leather top desk with three drawers, original brasses and tapered
Brass
$4,995
H 29.25 in W 46.5 in D 25.25 in
Maison Jansen Attributed Ebonized Leather Top Louis XVI Writing Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
and luxurious Louis XVI bronze-mounted leather-top desk, offering classic French sophistication
Bronze
$17,126 / item
H 29.14 in W 86.62 in D 39.57 in
'Starblack' Desk and Cabinet by Guido Faleschini, 1970s
By Guido Faleschini
Located in London, England
For i4 Mariani, Italy Leather topped desk with recessed aluminium channel spanning the width. With
Leather
$2,800
H 29.5 in W 52 in D 24 in
Bert England for Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Leather & Walnut Wood Office Desk
By Bert England
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
classic mcm styling, a walnut wood construction, and a beautiful accenting leather top desk that extends
Leather, Walnut
Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Writing Desk by Poteau
Located in London, GB
, a decidedly Rococo touch. The wide, leather topped desk surface is bounded by a gilt bronze moulding
Ormolu, Bronze
English Serpentine Giltwood Desk on Castors
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
leather top desk. The ultra rare desk exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding design is
Brass
French 19th Century Directoire Style Ebonized Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French, 19th century Directoire style leather-topped desk with hidden extensions on each side to
Brass
Leather Top Writing Desk
Located in London, England
Kidney shaped small sized French mahogany writing table. Circa 1900
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage Leather Top Corner Desk
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very well made vintage leather top corner desk. This was made in England, it dates
Leather, Wood
$2,671
H 39.57 in W 41.93 in D 23.04 in
Blonde Arts & Crafts Desk English Antique 1900 Leather Oak Shapland & Petter
By Shapland & Petter
Located in London, GB
An extremely charming and rare English golden oak antique Arts & Crafts leather-top desk in lovely
Copper
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
Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and very useful antique Victorian leather top pedestal desk. This was made in England, it
Leather, Wood
Antique Victorian Leather Top Partners Desk
Located in London, GB
A magnificent antique Victorian leather top partners desk. This dates from around the 1840-1860
Leather, Wood, Mahogany
Antique Leather Top Carlton House Desk
Located in London, GB
A magnificent antique leather top Carlton House desk. This was made in England, it dates from
Leather, Wood
Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
shape, with an inset leather top that is hand coloured and gold tooled. The drawers are graduated in
Leather, Wood
Antique Georgian Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique Georgian leather top writing table / desk. It 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
top with gold tooled edges, the leather has a beautiful colour which compliments the wood nicely. The
Leather, Wood
Antique Burr Walnut Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
An outstanding antique burr walnut leather top pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates
Leather, Walnut
Antique Burr Walnut Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique burr walnut leather top pedestal desk. This is in the Georgian style, it dates
Leather, Walnut
Georgian Style Walnut Leather Top Partners Desk
By Jonathan Charles
Located in Westwood, NJ
. The desk features a leather writing surface with molded edges, showing classic Georgian craftsmanship
Leather, Wood
Georgian Style Mahogany Leather Top Partners Desk
By Jonathan Charles
Located in Westwood, NJ
fronts and side panels for a balanced look. The desk features an antique green leather writing surface
Leather, Wood
Georgian Leather Top Pedestal Desk – Adam Style
By Jonathan Charles
Located in Westwood, NJ
The desk in the Adam Style is a striking neoclassical piece, inspired by the elegant furniture of
Leather, Wood
Antique Victorian Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
nicely turned handles and fine, hand cut dovetailed joints. There is an inset leather top with gold
Leather, Wood
Iconic Mastercraft Brass Desk With Leather Top
By Mastercraft
Located in Houston, TX
Iconic Mastercraft Brass Desk With Leather Top. Stunning large mid century brass desk or writing
Brass
Vintage British Colonial Leather Top Writing Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
leather top, offering a tactile and durable surface for correspondence or creative work. Finished with
Brass
Antique Victorian Walnut Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A very smart and well made antique Victorian Walnut leather top pedestal desk. This was made in
Leather, Walnut
Modern Minimalist Oak Leather Top Writing Desk
Located in North York, ON
Modern minimalist oak leather top writing desk. Simplistic modern styling with beautiful textured
Leather, Oak
Antique Burr Walnut Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique burr walnut leather top pedestal desk. This is in the Georgian style, it dates
Leather, Walnut
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
English Tooled Green Leather Top Partners Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and remarkable antique George III style partners desk with the original tooled green leather
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Walnut Leather Top Concave Desk / Side Table
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique walnut leather top concave desk / side table. This is in the Georgian style, it
Leather, Walnut
Fine Antique Walnut Leather Top Neoclassical Style Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A leather top Neoclassical style desk on four turned, tapered and fluted legs with case having
Leather, Walnut
George III Style Walnut Pedestal Desk – Leather Top
By Jonathan Charles
Located in Westwood, NJ
The desk with a leather top brings mid-Georgian English design to life. It blends classic symmetry
Leather, Wood
Antique Early Victorian Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A charming antique early Victorian leather top writing table / desk. This was made in England, it
Leather, Wood
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 Leather Top Bonheur Du Jour Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique leather top bonheur du jour writing desk. This was made in
Leather, Wood
Italian Brass Desk with Leather Top
Located in East Hampton, NY
Chic brass bureau plat style desk with red leather insert..... it has been stripped of it's lacquer
Brass
Mid-Century Desk with Leather Top, Italy, 1940s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Desk with Leather Top, Italy, 1940s
Leather, Wood
Antique Burr Walnut Leather Top Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique burr walnut leather top kidney shaped desk. This was made in England, it dates
Leather, Walnut
Louis XVI Style Mahogany Desk with Tooled Leather Top
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis XVI style mahogany desk with tooled leather top and brass trim, circa 1980. With an inset
Brass
Sligh Walnut Curved Front Desk with Leather Top
By Sligh-Lowry Furniture Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant and timeless walnut and tooled brown leather top curved front five drawer desk or writing
Brass
Antique Victorian Satin Wood Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
tooled leather top is a beautifully patinated black, which contrasts beautifully with the wood. We
Leather, Satinwood
English Pedestal Desk of Mahogany with Embossed Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English double pedestal desk of mahogany from the Edwardian era, featuring a leather-inset
Metal, Brass
Antique Leather Top French Louis XVI Style Writing Desk
Located in North York, ON
leather top adorned with a gold tooled edge, along with matching leather pull-out side extensions. Three
Brass
18th Century George III Mahogany Leather-topped Partner’s Desk
Located in Solebury, PA
top adorned with a tooled red leather writing surface, is complemented by two dovetailed drawers on
Leather, Mahogany
Walnut and burr leather top pedestal desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Walnut and burr leather top pedestal desk circa 1990. Good example of a 19th century designed desk
Mahogany, Walnut
Large 1960s Teak Executive Desk with Inset Leather Top
Located in München, Bavaria
storage units: approx. 80 cm (31.5") Large teak executive desk from the 1960s, most likely a high-quality
Teak, Leather
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.
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