French Antique Embossed Leather Top Desk with Two Drawers and Original Key
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant French leather-top Louis XVI walnut writing desk accented with finely cast gilt-bronze mounts.
Bronze
French Louis XV Bureau Plat Leather Top Desk With Mounted Bronze Ormolu
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
A gorgeous French Louis XV style executive writing desk or bureau plat desk Mahogany, with bronze/bronze trim and ormolu mounts, and embossed green leather top.
Bronze
Unique 1940s Executive Walnut & Cowhide - Greek Key Nail Head Leather Top Desk
By Andrew Szoeke, James Mont
Located in St. Louis, MO
One of a kind circa 1940s, custom large scale executive desk, with leather top, studded brass tack Greek Key edge boarder and long hair cowhide wrapped drawer pedestals.
Cowhide, Leather, Wood
Mid Century Maison Jansen Manner Brass & Leather Top Desk Writing Table 1950s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Norwich, England
Elegant Mid Century brass and ebonised three drawer desk with leather inset, in the Maison Jansen manner.
Brass
Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Leather Top Desk or Library Table
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with original leather top, and ...
Copper
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.
Rosewood
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 ornate bronze figural ormolu, finished back with bronze face and parquetry i...
Bronze
A Rare Late 19th Century Leather Top Desk Labelled Millar and Beatty, Dublin
Located in Dublin, IE
The shaped and moulded desk top of kidney shape form is fitted with a gorgeous green embossed tooled leather writing skiver surface above a beautifully crossbanded and panelled friez...
Brass
Louis XV Style Black Ebonized Brass Mounted Leather Top Desk By John Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite writing desk features a luxurious tooled leather top, offering a refined workspace with a rich patina that enhances its sophistication.
Brass
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 side faux drawers, original floral ormolu mounts, brass escutcheons, brass knobs, ...
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 green color with brass accents.
Leather, Wood, Paint
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. Medium size desk suitable as a console or entry desk or table.
Brass
Desk 19th Century Italy Walnut Drawers Louis Philippe Green Leather Top Restored
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Center Desk of 19th Century, Italy , in Walnut with 5 Drawers, style Louis Philippe with Green Leather Top, Restored and wax polished.
Walnut
$11,800
Empire Style Burlwood Desk
Located in Houston, TX
Mid 20th century Empire style leather top desk constructed with hardwood and burl wood veneers featuring ormolu, three drawers and stretcher.
Ormolu
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 reed legs; by Cassard et Cie , Paris.
Brass
Maison Jansen Attributed Ebonized Leather Top Louis XVI Writing Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Keywords: Louis XVI writing desk, leather top desk, bronze mounted desk, Dimensions: 29.25 inches High x 46.5 inches wide x 25.25 inches deep
Bronze
$16,807 / item
'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.
Leather
Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Writing Desk by Poteau
Located in London, GB
The wide, leather topped desk surface is bounded by a gilt bronze moulding, while the apron below is inset with three drawers, each drawer finished with parquetry and mounted with gi...
Ormolu, Bronze
English Serpentine Giltwood Desk on Castors
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1960s with this exquisite rattan with leather top desk. The ultra rare desk exudes an air of luxury and refinement.
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 add surface area, in a dramatic ebonized finish over the wood.
Brass
$2,733
Leather Top Writing Desk
Located in London, England
Kidney shaped small sized French mahogany writing table. Circa 1900
Leather, Mahogany
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 condition. Made around 1900 by renowned Arts & Crafts makers Shapland & Petter, thi...
Copper
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 from the 1960’s.
Leather, Wood
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 period.
Brass
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 period.
Leather, Wood
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 around the 1890-1900 period.
Leather, Wood
Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
It is of fantastic quality and has a lovely design. The top has an inverted breakfront shape, with an inset leather top that is hand coloured and gold tooled.
Leather, Wood
Antique Leather Top Military Campaign Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A very high quality antique leather top military campaign pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s.
Leather, Wood
Antique George IV Leather Top Partners Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome mid 19th century English partners desk handcrafted in mahogany with a tooled green leather top on a case with three drawers on either side, with brass hardware, supported b...
Brass
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 from around the 1800-1820 period.
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, it dates from around 1840-1860.
Leather, Wood
Antique Victorian Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
There are two drawers with nicely turned handles and fine, hand cut dovetailed joints. There is an inset leather top with gold tooled edges, the leather has a beautiful colour which ...
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 from around the 1960’s.
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 from around the 1930’s.
Leather, Walnut
$23,790 / item
Georgian Style Walnut Leather Top Partners Desk
By Jonathan Charles
Located in Westwood, NJ
The desk takes inspiration from late 18th- and early 19th-century English design, especially the George III period. Made from rich walnut veneers on the drawer fronts and side panels...
Leather, Wood
$27,900 / item
Georgian Style Mahogany Leather Top Partners Desk
By Jonathan Charles
Located in Westwood, NJ
The desk takes inspiration from late 18th- and early 19th-century English design, especially the George III period. Made from richly grained crotch mahogany, it has bookmatched venee...
Leather, Wood
Antique Victorian Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
There is an inset leather top with gold tooled edges, the leather has a beautiful colour which compliments the wood nicely.
Leather, Wood
$31,638 / item
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 the late 1700s. Made from satinwood with detailed inlays and gold accents, the desk ...
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 table by Mastercraft.
Brass
Vintage British Colonial Leather Top Writing Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The expansive desktop features a classic three-panel inset leather top, offering a tactile and durable surface for correspondence or creative work.
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 England, it dates from around 1860-80’s.
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 Oak woods.
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 from around the 1930’s.
Leather, Walnut
Monumental 19th Century Mahogany Campaign Partner’s Library Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an impressive 19th century mahogany campaign partner’s desk, library desk, executive writing desk, military campaign desk, colonial office desk, green leather top desk, brass...
Brass
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 1900-1910 period.
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 top on a mahogany case with four drawers on either side, brass hardware, stylized fa...
Leather, Mahogany
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 central drawer, flanked by a drawer on the right and two on the left.
Leather, Walnut
19th Century English Oak Roll Top Desk with Leather Top
Located in Queens, NY
English Arts and Crafts oak roll top desk with side drawers and leather top.
Leather, Oak
$23,967 / item
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.
Leather, Wood
Antique William IV Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
There are three drawers with nicely turned handles and fine, hand cut dovetailed joints. There is an inset leather top with gold tooled edges, the leather has a beautiful colour whic...
Leather, Wood
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Leather Top Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in London, GB
It is nicely polished on all sides, so can be used as a free standing item. The inset leather top is hand coloured and gold tooled, with lovely inlaid sunburst patterns on either side.
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 dates from around the 1830-1850 period.
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 in England, it dates from around the 1830-1840 period.
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 England, it dates from around the 1930’s.
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 and polished.... light wear to leather top as shown in photos..... made in Italy.
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 from around the 1920’s period.
Leather, Walnut
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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