19th Century Federal Mahogany Lift Top Writing Desk / Work Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Federal Mahogany Lift Top Writing Desk or Work Table. Features two drawers with
Antique 19th Century American Federal Desks
Brass
19th Century Federal Mahogany Lift Top Writing Desk / Work Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Federal Mahogany Lift Top Writing Desk or Work Table. Features two drawers with
Brass
$960Sale Price|20% Off
H 70 in W 28 in D 19 in
Vintage Early American Style Petite Maple Lift Top Secretary Desk & Hutch 70"
Located in Dayton, OH
1960s American Country Diminutive Desk & Hutch. Made from maple with a lift top writing desk
Brass
Vintage Boho Rattan Lift Top Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your home with the quaint charm and practical elegance of this Vintage Boho Rattan Lift Top
Bamboo, Rattan
$4,744
H 39.38 in W 26.97 in D 21.07 in
ANTIQUE 1684 DATED HAND CARVED 17TH CENTURY LIFT TOP WRITiNG TABLE DESK BIBLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
century, hand caved 1684 lift top writing work table traditionally used for bible storage Please note
Oak
French Restoration Style Desk on Brass Base with Lift Top
Located in Troy, MI
French Restoration style desk on brass base with lift top desk has a brass curule style base and
Brass
$2,200
H 29.5 in W 28 in D 21 in
Primitive Antique Varnished Chestnut Lift Top Child Desk Secretary w/Bench NICE!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Primitive Antique Varnished Chestnut Lift Top Child Desk Secretary w/Bench NICE!
Chestnut
Spanish Childrens Lift Top Writing Desk, 19th Century
Located in Cookeville, TN
This Spanish writing desk for a child has a lift top for storage. It features great metal detailing
Wrought Iron
Walnut Writing Desk with Lift Top, Victorian
By Manchip & Sons
Located in Cookeville, TN
A detailed Victorian lift top writing desk by Manchip and Sons of Bridgewater. Has detailed inlay
Leather, Wood
Unavailable
H 30.32 in W 41.34 in D 22.84 in
Rare Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk Lift Up Top, 18th Century, circa 1780
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Rare Georgian mahogany kneehole desk lift up top, 18th century, circa 1780 A rare 18th century
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 58 in W 37 in D 31 in
French Turn of the Century Pine Desk with Lift Top, Inner Cubbies and Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French lift top pine desk from the turn of the century (late 19th to early 20th). You don’t have
Wood, Pine
Unavailable
H 40.5 in W 46.5 in D 28 in
Hand Built Lift-Top Desk and Chair by California Artist Dale Holub circa 1970s
By Dale Holub
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An amazing custom hand-built lift-top desk and chair by the super talented Northern California
Leather, Walnut
Unavailable
H 28.5 in W 22.5 in D 16 in
Fine Mahogany Work Table with Convex Corners and Lift Top, New York, circa 1810
Located in Providence, RI
executed, which reduces the mass of the form. With, basically, a lift-top and drawer, it has a lightness of
Mahogany
Sold
H 25.2 in W 36.62 in D 24.81 in
19th Century Antique French Mahogany Wooden Childrens Lift Top Writing Desk
Located in Baambrugge, NL
19th century antique French mahogany wooden, low by the ground, childrens writing desk. This lift
Mahogany
Walnut Lift Top Desk Drafting Table
By Knoll, George Nelson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern lift top desk drafting writing table.
Metal
Late Regency Tulipwood & Leather Lift-Top Writing Table
Located in Middleburg, VA
Late Regency Tulipwood and leather lift-top writing table, 19th century Fitted interior with
Leather, Tulipwood
French Mahogany Lift Top Architect's Desk, circa 1930
Located in Dallas, TX
French mahogany lift top architect's desk from Marseilles area, circa 1930.
Landstrom Furniture Walnut & Mahogany Lift-Top Vanity
By Landstrom Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautifully designed flip top vanity/desk by Landstrom Furniture. Mahogany tapered dowel legs
Walnut, Mahogany
19th Century Bamboo & Leather Lift Top Writing Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century bamboo & leather lift top writing desk Outstanding antique bamboo writing desk with
Bamboo
1900s French Lift-Top Writing Desk
Located in High Point, NC
An antique writing desk from France, produced during the turn of the century. An elegant lift-top
Wood
Vintage Oak Slant / Lift Top Travel Desk / Laptop Desk, C.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage oak slant / lift top travel desk / laptop desk, C.1930, 20th century writing desk
Oak
19th-C. French Carved Oak Barley Twist Desk / Table W/ Lift Top Storage
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 19th century Victorian carved oak writing desk with lift top storage. The carved
Oak
Very Fine 19th Century English Bamboo Lift-Top Writing Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very fine English bamboo lift top writing desk with gold tooled leather writing surface,upper
Bamboo
Gustavian Small Chest of Drawers With Lift Top
Located in Paris, FR
Very unsual chest with 2 drawers and one lift top writing desk. In painted wood imitating faux
Wood
Victorian Carved Oak Lift Top Writing Table, Desk, Secretaire
Located in Vancouver, BC
A late Victorian carved oak lift top, slant writing table with three-quarter gallery above slant
Oak
Sold
H 30.32 in W 41.34 in D 22.84 in
Rare Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk Lift Up Top, 18th Century, circa 1780
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Rare Georgian mahogany kneehole desk lift up top, 18th century, circa 1780 A rare 18th century
Mahogany
Curtain Lamp
By Analuisa Corrigan Studio
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Lamp: H 10'“ x W 3” Shade: white linen, loose fitting H 7” x W (top) 6” x W (bottom) 6” Glaze: Sage matte, white matte, black shiny, matte blue Hardware: unfinished brass ...
Brass
Handcrafted Farmhouse Fluted Porcelain Pendant With Trumpet Shape
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. On their own they make a statement with their gentle flared bottoms and deep fluting. Hang in multiples for extra oomph. These cas...
Brass
19th Century mahogany inlaid sideboard
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality early 19th Century mahogany inlaid bowfront sideboard, having a lovely figured top above a central drawer flanked either side with a single deep drawer to the right ...
Mahogany
$3,800 / item
H 15 in Dm 19.63 in
VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Josef Hoffmann
Located in New York, NY
Volare draws inspiration from a collection of ornate pendants discovered by founders Kelly and Josh during a family trip to Washington, D.C. Featuring a substantial 20" pressed-glass...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Bespoke Round Italian Dining Table in Travertine
Located in London, London
Travertine dining table Made to order in Italy Round top Honed or polished finish Rounded or straight edges Travertine pedestal. The photos show a selection of tables we have m...
Travertine
$5,882
H 9.85 in Dm 7.49 in
Flush Mount Josef Hoffmann&Wiener Werksaette Apptm Wittgenstein, Re Edition
By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Very elaborate hammered and chased flush fixture for the Dr Hermann Wittgenstein appartment in Vienna All components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we wi...
Brass
Vintage Oval Wicker Dressing Table with Stool, 20th Century Design
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage wicker dressing table / writing table with stool. It is oval shaped with a raised galleried back. There is one center drawer. This very versatile piece can be used as a dres...
Wicker
$4,056
H 29.93 in W 19.3 in D 14.57 in
Rare Fine Antique Early Victorian Military Campaign Writing Slope Davenport Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this early Victorian Military Campaign writing slope in the form of a Davenport desk circa 1840-1860 in solid mahogany I’ve only ever seen one o...
Leather, Hardwood
$1,850 / set
H 40 in W 32.75 in D 21 in
Antique Wicker Vanity Desk Set with Chair, Circa 1890, Pink Upholstery
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Charming antique wicker vanity / desk with matching chair. Chair seat cushion has been reupholstered in a pink & white plaid cotton fabric. A very sweet set!.
Wicker
Belgian Linen Stone Washed Linen Slip Covered Chair
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Ans Belgian Linen Slip Covered Accent Chair, exuding classic European style with its elegant design. Crafted with luxurious Belgian linen, this accent chair features ...
Cotton, Linen, Foam, Wood
French Louis XV Style Vanity or Poudreuse, 19th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
This gorgeous Louis XV style vanity or "poudreuse" dates back to the mid 19th century and comes from France. The woman's dressing table has a very pretty walnut veneer pattern. The m...
Walnut
Vanity Dressing Table w/ Mirror & Drawer
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 19th century Vanity dressing table w/ mirror & drawer.
Glass, Wood
Carina Dining Table Made from Reclaimed Pine (custom)
By Petersen Antiques
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This reclaimed pine dining table is seen here in 120" x "52 x "30, but it can be made in any size; we also offer an expandable version. Because each table is bench-made in our own ...
Reclaimed Wood
Otto Prutscher chandelier with original glass shade vienna around 1908
By Otto Prutscher
Located in Wien, AT
Otto Prutscher chandelier with original glass shade vienna around 1908 Brass polished and stove enameled Original glass shade
Brass
$1,650Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 35 in W 36 in D 19.5 in
Restored Shabby Chic Wicker & Rattan Secretary Desk with Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
White shabby chic wicker and rattan secretary desk with matching chair. This late Victorian desk features a mahogany top with rattan legs and wicker sides, a center drawer, and built...
Wicker, Rattan
$2,995
H 40.5 in W 29 in D 17.5 in
Pennsylvania House Slant Front 4-Drawer Cherry Secretary Desk with Lock
By Pennsylvania House
Located in Germantown, MD
Pennsylvania House Slant Front Cherry Secretary Desk with Lock. Features four fully functional drawers with dovetail construction and Chippendale styles drawer pulls. Functuonal lock...
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.
Top interior designers show — and tell — us how to create delectable spaces for hosting dinner parties.
Fans of the French film star may be surprised to learn that he had a flair for furniture with sleek lines and disco-era flash.
Like other pieces in the firm’s Candy Box collection, the cheerful limited-edition design showcases French craft.
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
The designer’s innovative use of an unexpected material gives this console a lift.
The stately piece brings both gravitas and whimsy to any work space.
Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.