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Antique Slant-Front Drafting Desk Writing Table
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and exceptionally inlaid antique slant-front drafting desk. circa 1900 Hand-crafted in the
Category

Early 20th Century Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Felt, Ebony, Burl, Rosewood, Palisander, Maple, Mahogany, Kingwood

Antique Slant-Front Drafting Desk Writing Table
Antique Slant-Front Drafting Desk Writing Table

Antique Slant-Front Drafting Desk Writing Table

H 35 in W 27.75 in D 28 in
Wall-Mounted Writing Desk or Catch All
By Lost City Arts
Located in New York, NY
Highly functional and stylish piece. Perfect solution to the modern clutter dilemma, the desk
Category

20th Century American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

Wall-Mounted Writing Desk or Catch All
Wall-Mounted Writing Desk or Catch All

Wall-Mounted Writing Desk or Catch All

H 14 in W 30 in D 15 in
Antique English Victorian Mahogany Folding Military Campaign Writing Desks
Located in Dayton, OH
2 Civil War era British campaign writing desks. Made of mahogany featuring a folding form that
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Victorian Mahogany Folding Military Campaign Writing Desks
Antique English Victorian Mahogany Folding Military Campaign Writing Desks

Antique English Victorian Mahogany Folding Military Campaign Writing Desks

H 32 in W 22 in D 22 in
Antique Writing Desk, English, Oak, Leather, Correspondence Table, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique writing desk. An English, oak and leather correspondence table, dating to the
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique Writing Desk, English, Oak, Leather, Correspondence Table, Edwardian
Antique Writing Desk, English, Oak, Leather, Correspondence Table, Edwardian

Antique Writing Desk, English, Oak, Leather, Correspondence Table, Edwardian

H 30.91 in W 36.23 in D 23.82 in
Fine Sheraton Revival Satinwood Inlaid Carlton House Desk. with Letter Boxes, Ci
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine Sheraton Revival Satinwood inlaid Carlton House desk. with Letter boxes. circa 1880s
Category

Antique 1880s English Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Fine Sheraton Revival Satinwood Inlaid Carlton House Desk. with Letter Boxes, Ci
Fine Sheraton Revival Satinwood Inlaid Carlton House Desk. with Letter Boxes, Ci

Fine Sheraton Revival Satinwood Inlaid Carlton House Desk. with Letter Boxes, Ci

H 39.77 in W 48.04 in D 24.81 in
Antique Bureau Desk in Walnut Cartonnier Writing Office Table Provencal Rustic
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Antique Bureau Desk in Walnut Cartonnier Writing office Table Provencal Rustic . An exquisite
Category

Antique 18th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Antique Bureau Desk in Walnut Cartonnier Writing Office Table Provencal Rustic
Antique Bureau Desk in Walnut Cartonnier Writing Office Table Provencal Rustic

Antique Bureau Desk in Walnut Cartonnier Writing Office Table Provencal Rustic

H 34.5 in W 39 in D 23 in
19th Century Hand Carved Walnut Davenport Writing Desk made in England
Located in Sofia, BG
Davenport desk in walnut and burlwood veneer, inlaid in filleted frames, opening with two flaps
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Hand Carved Walnut Davenport Writing Desk made in England
19th Century Hand Carved Walnut Davenport Writing Desk made in England

19th Century Hand Carved Walnut Davenport Writing Desk made in England

H 33.86 in W 19.3 in D 20.87 in
Asprey & Co. London Oak & Tooled Racing Green Leather Pop-Up Writing Desk 1920s
By Charles & George Asprey
Located in High Wycombe, GB
also from Aspreys. It's a very attractive item befit with an aluminium desk calendar, letter opener and
Category

Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Leather, Oak

Asprey & Co. London Oak & Tooled Racing Green Leather Pop-Up Writing Desk 1920s
Asprey & Co. London Oak & Tooled Racing Green Leather Pop-Up Writing Desk 1920s

Asprey & Co. London Oak & Tooled Racing Green Leather Pop-Up Writing Desk 1920s

H 30.32 in W 22.84 in D 23.82 in
G M Ellwood for J S Henry. An Arts & Crafts oak writing desk
By George Montague Ellwood
Located in London, GB
George Montague Ellwood (1875-1955) for J.S. Henry An oak writing desk with sloping pen compartment
Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Copper

G M Ellwood for J S Henry. An Arts & Crafts oak writing desk
G M Ellwood for J S Henry. An Arts & Crafts oak writing desk

G M Ellwood for J S Henry. An Arts & Crafts oak writing desk

H 42.5 in W 37.5 in D 21 in
Olivewood Writing Table by Wright and Mansfield
By Wright and Mansfield
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This freestanding writing table has a rectangular leather inset top surmounted by a gallery with an
Category

Antique 1860s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Olivewood Writing Table by Wright and Mansfield
Olivewood Writing Table by Wright and Mansfield

Olivewood Writing Table by Wright and Mansfield

H 37.5 in W 43.5 in D 23 in
Most Polished Stainless Steel Writing Table by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
is not only innovative table construction but it is the next letter in the FiDU alphabet. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Most Polished Stainless Steel Writing Table by Zieta
Most Polished Stainless Steel Writing Table by Zieta

Most Polished Stainless Steel Writing Table by Zieta

H 28.35 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in
French Art Nouveau Desk
By Ecole de Nancy
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau mahogany desk by l'Ecole de Nancy, featuring a hand-tooled leather top, letter
Category

Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

French Art Nouveau Desk
French Art Nouveau Desk

French Art Nouveau Desk

H 36.5 in W 46 in D 25.5 in
Louis XV Fruitwood and Marquetry Writing Table, 'Mid-18th Century'
Located in London, GB
2013) Letter writing was a much-practiced activity in eighteenth-century Europe. Horace Walpole, a
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Louis XV Fruitwood and Marquetry Writing Table, 'Mid-18th Century'
Louis XV Fruitwood and Marquetry Writing Table, 'Mid-18th Century'

Louis XV Fruitwood and Marquetry Writing Table, 'Mid-18th Century'

H 28 in W 26 in D 18 in
Vintage Campaign Style Desk by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
hidden beneath rolling tambour doors. Behind the writing surface are additional letter slots and two
Category

Vintage 1970s American Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Campaign Style Desk by Drexel
Vintage Campaign Style Desk by Drexel

Vintage Campaign Style Desk by Drexel

H 34 in W 54 in D 25 in
Superb 1920s Oak Roll Top Desk
Located in Dublin, IE
decorative brass escutcheon and moulded pulls. The tambour top rolls upwards to reveal the writing desk
Category

Vintage 1920s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Superb 1920s Oak Roll Top Desk
Superb 1920s Oak Roll Top Desk

Superb 1920s Oak Roll Top Desk

H 40 in W 42 in D 27 in
19th Century American Birdseye Maple Desk
Located in New York, NY
) Vermont 1850-60. Beautiful writing desk consisting of three stepped upper panels (left, right, back) and
Category

Antique 1860s American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birdseye Maple

19th Century American Birdseye Maple Desk
19th Century American Birdseye Maple Desk

19th Century American Birdseye Maple Desk

H 29.5 in W 34 in D 21 in
Most Polished Black Glossy Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
is not only innovative table construction but it is the next letter in the FiDU alphabet. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Most Polished Black Glossy Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta
Most Polished Black Glossy Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta

Most Polished Black Glossy Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta

H 28.35 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in
Important Regency Mahogany Partners Writing Table in the Manner of George Smith
By Charles Norman, George Smith
Located in Benington, Herts
A highly Important, Early Regency period mahogany, ebonised and parcel-gilt partners writing table
Category

Antique 1810s British Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Giltwood

Important Regency Mahogany Partners Writing Table in the Manner of George Smith
Important Regency Mahogany Partners Writing Table in the Manner of George Smith

Important Regency Mahogany Partners Writing Table in the Manner of George Smith

H 29.14 in W 64.57 in D 34.26 in
Most Polished Graphite Grey Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
is not only innovative table construction but it is the next letter in the FiDU alphabet. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Most Polished Graphite Grey Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta
Most Polished Graphite Grey Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta

Most Polished Graphite Grey Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta

H 28.35 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in
Most Polished White Glossy Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
is not only innovative table construction but it is the next letter in the FiDU alphabet. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Most Polished White Glossy Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta
Most Polished White Glossy Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta

Most Polished White Glossy Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta

H 28.35 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in
Most Polished Blue Grey Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
is not only innovative table construction but it is the next letter in the FiDU alphabet. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Most Polished Blue Grey Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta
Most Polished Blue Grey Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta

Most Polished Blue Grey Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta

H 28.35 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in
Most Polished Beige Grey Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
is not only innovative table construction but it is the next letter in the FiDU alphabet. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Most Polished Beige Grey Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta
Most Polished Beige Grey Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta

Most Polished Beige Grey Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta

H 28.35 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in
Most Polished Moss Grey Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
is not only innovative table construction but it is the next letter in the FiDU alphabet. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Most Polished Moss Grey Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta
Most Polished Moss Grey Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta

Most Polished Moss Grey Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta

H 28.35 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in
Colorful Ash Desk by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
) Sitting at a desk while hand writing a letter to a trusted friend, a confidant to whom you bare your soul
Category

2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Colorful Ash Desk by Thomas Dariel
Colorful Ash Desk by Thomas Dariel

Colorful Ash Desk by Thomas Dariel

H 40.56 in W 55.12 in D 29.53 in
Colorful Ash Desk by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
) Sitting at a desk while hand writing a letter to a trusted friend, a confidant to whom you bare your soul
Category

2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Colorful Ash Desk by Thomas Dariel
Colorful Ash Desk by Thomas Dariel

Colorful Ash Desk by Thomas Dariel

H 40.56 in W 55.12 in D 29.53 in
Late Victorian Carlton House Desk in Satinwood
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5033, exceptional quality Sheraton Revival satinwood and marquetry desk attributed to Edwards and
Category

Antique 19th Century British Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Late Victorian Carlton House Desk in Satinwood
Late Victorian Carlton House Desk in Satinwood

Late Victorian Carlton House Desk in Satinwood

H 36.23 in W 48.23 in D 25.2 in
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
’ meaning sweet letter, desk is raised by elegantly curved legs with their original casters below the
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany Desk
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany Desk

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany Desk

H 42.75 in W 26.5 in D 19.5 in
English Mahogany and Gold Accented Roll Top Desk
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian style mahogany roll top desk that opens to reveal drawers, letter holders, and a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Ormolu

English Mahogany and Gold Accented Roll Top Desk
English Mahogany and Gold Accented Roll Top Desk

English Mahogany and Gold Accented Roll Top Desk

H 52 in W 77 in D 41 in
George Nelson Home Office Desk Model 4658 for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
George Nelson & Associates Home Office desk, model 4658 Manufactured by Herman Miller USA, 1946
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

George Nelson Home Office Desk Model 4658 for Herman Miller
George Nelson Home Office Desk Model 4658 for Herman Miller

George Nelson Home Office Desk Model 4658 for Herman Miller

H 41 in W 54.25 in D 28 in
English Edwardian Fully Fitted Oak Serpentine Roll Top Desk - Twin Pedestal
Located in Leicester, GB
Beautiful English Edwardian double pedestal, roll top oak desk. Handsomely made by ‘HLL’ Harris
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

English Edwardian Fully Fitted Oak Serpentine Roll Top Desk - Twin Pedestal
English Edwardian Fully Fitted Oak Serpentine Roll Top Desk - Twin Pedestal

English Edwardian Fully Fitted Oak Serpentine Roll Top Desk - Twin Pedestal

H 46.07 in W 47.64 in D 26.78 in
Exquisite mid-century modern desk by Arne Wahl Iversen, 1970´s
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A desk in rosewood veneer designed by Arne W. Iversen and edited by Vinde Mobelfabrik in the
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Exquisite mid-century modern desk by Arne Wahl Iversen, 1970´s
Exquisite mid-century modern desk by Arne Wahl Iversen, 1970´s

Exquisite mid-century modern desk by Arne Wahl Iversen, 1970´s

H 33.08 in W 39.38 in D 27.56 in
Antique Kittinger Spanish Colonial Walnut Fall Front Secretary Desk Barley Twist
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
"Extremely rare 1 of a kind early Kittinger Spanish Colonial fall front secretary or library desk
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Kittinger Spanish Colonial Walnut Fall Front Secretary Desk Barley Twist
Antique Kittinger Spanish Colonial Walnut Fall Front Secretary Desk Barley Twist

Antique Kittinger Spanish Colonial Walnut Fall Front Secretary Desk Barley Twist

H 48.5 in W 46 in D 21 in
French Tortoise Wood Louis XVI Style Maison Jansen Partners Desk or Bureau Plat
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Tortoise wood Louis XVI style Maison Jansen partners desk or bureau plat. The finest of quality and
Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

French Tortoise Wood Louis XVI Style Maison Jansen Partners Desk or Bureau Plat
French Tortoise Wood Louis XVI Style Maison Jansen Partners Desk or Bureau Plat

French Tortoise Wood Louis XVI Style Maison Jansen Partners Desk or Bureau Plat

H 29.6 in W 69 in D 33.63 in
Unique Desk or Table Made by Jens Harald Quistgaard in 1953, Solid Teak and Oak
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Odense, DK
A stunning Scandinavian solid unique teak & oak table or desk with continuous drawer and slightly
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Unique Desk or Table Made by Jens Harald Quistgaard in 1953, Solid Teak and Oak
Unique Desk or Table Made by Jens Harald Quistgaard in 1953, Solid Teak and Oak

Unique Desk or Table Made by Jens Harald Quistgaard in 1953, Solid Teak and Oak

H 29.53 in W 61.03 in D 34.26 in
19th Century French Secretaire Flap "Billet Doux", Also Called "Portfolio"
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
century derives from the fireplace screen to which, under Louis XVI, a writing desk was sometimes added
Category

Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Secretaire Flap "Billet Doux", Also Called "Portfolio"
19th Century French Secretaire Flap "Billet Doux", Also Called "Portfolio"

19th Century French Secretaire Flap "Billet Doux", Also Called "Portfolio"

H 46.46 in W 22.84 in D 17.72 in
19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Exhibition Bureau a Cylindre by Henry Dasson
By Henry Dasson
Located in New York, NY
compartments and two letter trays, with pull-out black leather-lined writing slide, above a knee-hole with a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Exhibition Bureau a Cylindre by Henry Dasson
19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Exhibition Bureau a Cylindre by Henry Dasson

19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Exhibition Bureau a Cylindre by Henry Dasson

H 48 in W 61 in D 32 in
Art Deco Egyptian Faux Snakeskin Writing Desk Set, Ashtray & Letter Rack
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Art Deco Egyptian Faux Snakeskin Writing Desk Set, Ashtray & Letter Rack Measurements for the
Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Egyptian Faux Snakeskin Writing Desk Set, Ashtray & Letter Rack
Art Deco Egyptian Faux Snakeskin Writing Desk Set, Ashtray & Letter Rack

Art Deco Egyptian Faux Snakeskin Writing Desk Set, Ashtray & Letter Rack

H 3.94 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
By Wooton Desk Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a highly desirable and quite rare 19th century standard grade Wooton desk. This desk
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk

19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk

H 64.5 in W 41.25 in D 31.25 in
Vintage 1950s Persian Khatam Hand Painted Pen and Letter Desk Set
Located in North Hollywood, CA
hand painted pen and letter desk set. This is a beautiful Persian Khatam Desk Set. It has a letter or
Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Islamic Desk Sets

Materials

Fruitwood

Vintage 1950s Persian Khatam Hand Painted Pen and Letter Desk Set
Vintage 1950s Persian Khatam Hand Painted Pen and Letter Desk Set

Vintage 1950s Persian Khatam Hand Painted Pen and Letter Desk Set

H 4 in W 11.5 in D 7.5 in
Victorian Desk - Walnut Shaped Writing Table Circa 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pretty Victorian Walnut Shaped Writing Table. Circa 1860 Standing on Shaped Carved Legs with a Ring
Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Desk - Walnut Shaped Writing Table Circa 1860
Victorian Desk - Walnut Shaped Writing Table Circa 1860

Victorian Desk - Walnut Shaped Writing Table Circa 1860

H 37 in W 49 in D 26 in
Set of Desk and Writing Instruments in Fitted Leather Box, 19th Century
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This lovely three-piece 19th century writing set consists of a pen with silver tip, letter opener
Category

Antique 19th Century French Desk Accessories

Materials

Agate, Silver

Set of Desk and Writing Instruments in Fitted Leather Box, 19th Century
Set of Desk and Writing Instruments in Fitted Leather Box, 19th Century

Set of Desk and Writing Instruments in Fitted Leather Box, 19th Century

H 0.13 in W 8 in D 1 in
Antique Ladies Hand Wall or Desk Letter Clip Erhard & Sohne Ormolu, German 1890s
By Erhard & Söhne
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous ladies hand wall or desk letter / paper clip. Made of Ormolu, by Erhard & Sohne, Germany
Category

Antique 1890s German Belle Époque More Desk Accessories

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Ladies Hand Wall or Desk Letter Clip Erhard & Sohne Ormolu, German 1890s
Antique Ladies Hand Wall or Desk Letter Clip Erhard & Sohne Ormolu, German 1890s

Antique Ladies Hand Wall or Desk Letter Clip Erhard & Sohne Ormolu, German 1890s

H 3.13 in W 1.75 in D 0.75 in
Large Bronze Desk Stand with Inkwells Letter Rack and Porcelain Ink Holders
Located in Lisse, NL
Large, late 19th century, hand-engraved bronze desk stand. This antique and rather sizeable bronze
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Large Bronze Desk Stand with Inkwells Letter Rack and Porcelain Ink Holders
Large Bronze Desk Stand with Inkwells Letter Rack and Porcelain Ink Holders

Large Bronze Desk Stand with Inkwells Letter Rack and Porcelain Ink Holders

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H 6.6 in W 12 in D 7.9 in
Art Deco Bakelite Desk Writing Set, 5 pieces in box, France 1930s
By Travail Francais
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Art Deco Bakelite desk accessories writing set dates from the 1930s. The set is built
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Metal, Brass

Art Deco Bakelite Desk Writing Set, 5 pieces in box, France 1930s
Art Deco Bakelite Desk Writing Set, 5 pieces in box, France 1930s

Art Deco Bakelite Desk Writing Set, 5 pieces in box, France 1930s

H 1.38 in W 10.25 in D 5.13 in
Mid-Century Teak Chest of Drawers / Writing Desk / Bureau by Meredew
By Meredew
Located in London, GB
Beautiful vintage teak chest of drawers / writing desk / bureau by Meredew. Very compact piece
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Teak Chest of Drawers / Writing Desk / Bureau by Meredew
Mid-Century Teak Chest of Drawers / Writing Desk / Bureau by Meredew

Mid-Century Teak Chest of Drawers / Writing Desk / Bureau by Meredew

H 44.1 in W 43.12 in D 17.72 in
Rare 6 Piece Writing Desk Set Erhard & Sohne Wood Inlay Brass Art Nouveau 1900
By Erhard & Söhne
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Fine and rare Jugendstil / Art Nouveau / Secession / Arts & Crafts Erhard & Sohne writing desk set
Category

Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Rare 6 Piece Writing Desk Set Erhard & Sohne Wood Inlay Brass Art Nouveau 1900
Rare 6 Piece Writing Desk Set Erhard & Sohne Wood Inlay Brass Art Nouveau 1900

Rare 6 Piece Writing Desk Set Erhard & Sohne Wood Inlay Brass Art Nouveau 1900

H 3.94 in W 11.23 in D 7.09 in
Danish Modern Teak Writing Desk by Andreas Hansen, 1960's Masterpiece w/Roll Top
By Andreas Hansen
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Stunning solid teak writing or letter desk designed by Danish master designer Andreas Hansen. Circa
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak Writing Desk by Andreas Hansen, 1960's Masterpiece w/Roll Top
Danish Modern Teak Writing Desk by Andreas Hansen, 1960's Masterpiece w/Roll Top

Danish Modern Teak Writing Desk by Andreas Hansen, 1960's Masterpiece w/Roll Top

H 44.5 in W 44 in D 23 in
Beautiful Highly Decorative Letter Scale Antique, German, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
item for your writing desk or just as a display item at your cupboard.
Category

Antique Early 1900s German Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Beautiful Highly Decorative Letter Scale Antique, German, 1900s
Beautiful Highly Decorative Letter Scale Antique, German, 1900s

Beautiful Highly Decorative Letter Scale Antique, German, 1900s

H 8 in W 6.38 in D 4.75 in
Beautiful Highly Decorative Letter Scale Antique, German, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
balance scale, Antique Postal Brass Tin Bilateral Scale. Nice item for your writing desk or just as a
Category

Vintage 1920s German Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Beautiful Highly Decorative Letter Scale Antique, German, 1900s
Beautiful Highly Decorative Letter Scale Antique, German, 1900s

Beautiful Highly Decorative Letter Scale Antique, German, 1900s

H 8.13 in W 5.5 in D 4.13 in
Writing Set by Ernst Svedbom for Svenskt Tenn, 1934
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in Long Island City, NY
Writing, seven parts set in pewter by Ernst Svedbom (1913-2004), Goldsmith AB for Swedish Tenn
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desk Accessories

Writing Set by Ernst Svedbom for Svenskt Tenn, 1934
Writing Set by Ernst Svedbom for Svenskt Tenn, 1934

Writing Set by Ernst Svedbom for Svenskt Tenn, 1934

H 4 in W 12 in D 4 in
Antique Brass Strapped Mahogany Writing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
A large military-style solid Mahogany double opening writing box, with brass corner brackets
Category

Antique 19th Century British Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Strapped Mahogany Writing Box
Antique Brass Strapped Mahogany Writing Box

Antique Brass Strapped Mahogany Writing Box

H 9.06 in W 20.87 in D 11.82 in
German Designer, Complete Writing Set, 1930s/40s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
German designer, complete writing set with inkwell, letter holder, wax seal and a letter knife
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Marble

German Designer, Complete Writing Set, 1930s/40s
German Designer, Complete Writing Set, 1930s/40s

German Designer, Complete Writing Set, 1930s/40s

H 0.79 in W 13.78 in D 8.67 in
Rare jugendstil writing set by Erhard & Sohne Germany
By Erhard & Söhne
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Rare jugendstil writing set by Erhard & Sohne Germany including letter holder 10x13x6cm, letter
Category

Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Rare jugendstil writing set by Erhard & Sohne Germany
Rare jugendstil writing set by Erhard & Sohne Germany

Rare jugendstil writing set by Erhard & Sohne Germany

H 15 in W 8 in D 6 in
Victorian Glossy Extending Black Leather Stationary Writing Slope With Key
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Victorian Glossy Black Leather Extending Correspondence Box / Writing Slope With Black Tooled
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass, Steel

Victorian Glossy Extending Black Leather Stationary Writing Slope With Key
Victorian Glossy Extending Black Leather Stationary Writing Slope With Key

Victorian Glossy Extending Black Leather Stationary Writing Slope With Key

H 5.71 in W 14.18 in D 9.93 in
Art Deco Walnut English Writing Bureau, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Fabulous 1930's Art Deco heavily figured walnut writing bureau in the most wonderful shape. Not
Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Desks

Materials

Bakelite, Walnut

Art Deco Walnut English Writing Bureau, c1930
Art Deco Walnut English Writing Bureau, c1930

Art Deco Walnut English Writing Bureau, c1930

H 42.52 in W 29.73 in D 16.15 in
19thC Campaign Style Rosewood with Brass Inlay Stationary Letter Box
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and large rosewood and teak fitted letter writing box with brass inlay. Numerous cubbies
Category

Antique 1850s Indian Anglo-Indian Desks

Materials

Brass

19thC Campaign Style Rosewood with Brass Inlay Stationary Letter Box
19thC Campaign Style Rosewood with Brass Inlay Stationary Letter Box

19thC Campaign Style Rosewood with Brass Inlay Stationary Letter Box

H 10.75 in W 22.5 in D 12.75 in
GAB Sweden, a writing set in bronze. Art Deco, approx. 1930
Located in Copenhagen, DK
GAB Sweden, a writing set in bronze consisting of an inkwell, letter knife, letter holder, seal and
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

GAB Sweden, a writing set in bronze. Art Deco, approx. 1930
GAB Sweden, a writing set in bronze. Art Deco, approx. 1930

GAB Sweden, a writing set in bronze. Art Deco, approx. 1930

H 2.76 in W 10.24 in D 5.91 in
Antique Art Nouveau Silver Inkwell, Letter Opener, Dip Pen and Seal Set, in Box
Located in Nuernberg, DE
. Made of silver (marked 800) and crystal glass. Nice addition to your writing desk or just to display
Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Desk Sets

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Antique Art Nouveau Silver Inkwell, Letter Opener, Dip Pen and Seal Set, in Box
Antique Art Nouveau Silver Inkwell, Letter Opener, Dip Pen and Seal Set, in Box

Antique Art Nouveau Silver Inkwell, Letter Opener, Dip Pen and Seal Set, in Box

H 2.88 in W 9.63 in D 10.38 in
Georgian Captains Military Writing Box by Hewlins, St Martins Lane
Located in Northampton, GB
Antique military captain's writing box with brass strapping, secret compartment and special large
Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Georgian Captains Military Writing Box by Hewlins, St Martins Lane
Georgian Captains Military Writing Box by Hewlins, St Martins Lane

Georgian Captains Military Writing Box by Hewlins, St Martins Lane

H 16 in W 40 in D 31 in
Le Tanneur French Saddle Leather Desk Set
By Le Tanneur
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This five piece set includes:Writing pad, scissors, letter opener, letter holder Letter holder: 4.5” H
Category

Vintage 1970s French Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Le Tanneur French Saddle Leather Desk Set
Le Tanneur French Saddle Leather Desk Set

Le Tanneur French Saddle Leather Desk Set

H 4.5 in W 10.25 in D 4.75 in
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  • What is a writing desk?
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    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.

  • What is a writing desk with drawers called?
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    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.
  • What is a small writing desk called?
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    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.
  • What is an old-fashioned writing desk called?
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    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.
  • What was the term in French furniture for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface?
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    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.

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