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Late 19th/Early 20th Century Edwardian Desk with Lion Paw Feet
Located in Manzano, IT
Late 19th/Early 20th Century Edwardian Desk with Lion Paw Feet Introduce timeless elegance into your workspace with this late 19th to early 20th-century Edwardian desk.
Brass
19th c. Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Desk with Lion Mask Pulls, Bleached
Located in New York, NY
A highly decorative and functional antique desk, suitable as a library table, writing desk, or statement console, reflecting the 19th century revival of 16th century European design.
Oak
Fine Bronze Mounted Lion Head Mahogany French Louis XVI Style Desk Manner Linke
By François Linke
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Perfect as a statement writing desk, executive desk, or centerpiece in a study or library, this Louis XVI style bureau recalls the grandeur of Parisian ébénistes like Linke.
Bronze
20th Century, French Desk or Bureau Plat with Lions in the Empire Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Bird's-eye maple wood on massive beechwood, partially carved and framed. The pedestal is arched on profile shaped washers. Above the four large winged, polygonal standing heads. Thre...
Birdseye Maple
20th Century, French Desk or Bureau Plat with Lions in the Empire Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Bird's-eye maple wood on massive beechwood, partially carved and framed. The pedestal is arched on profile shaped washers. Above the four large winged, polygonal standing heads. Thre...
Birdseye Maple
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Original George III circa 1780 Double Sided Walnut Partner Desk Lion Head Handle
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning very rare original George III circa 1780 walnut twin pedestal double sided partner desk with Lion head handles and brown leather surf...
Leather, Walnut
20th Century, French Desk or Bureau Plat with Lions in the antique Empire Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Bird's-eye maple wood on massive beech wood, partially carved and framed. The pedestal is arched on profile shaped washers. Above the four large winged, polygonal standing heads. Th...
Birdseye Maple
20th Century, French Desk or Bureau Plat with Lions in the Antique Empire Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Bird's-eye maple wood on massive beech wood, partially carved and framed. The pedestal is arched on profile shaped washers. Above the four large winged, polygonal standing heads. Th...
Wood
Leather Wrapped Table with Lion, Maitland Smith Style
By Maitland Smith
Located in Toledo, OH
Leather wrapped writing table with lion, Maitland Smith style. Mahogany table, could be used as a writing table, side table, or console table; 40" wide is a perfect versatile size. L...
Leather, Mahogany
1920s Writing Desk with Lion Paws, Germany
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The door panels are coffered and carry carved ornaments on the front; at the sides, there are carved half columns attached. The writing desk stands on stylized lions’ paws. The writi...
Walnut
Lucite "Iceberg" Desk, in the Lion in Frost Style
By Lion in Frost
Located in Miami, FL
Impressive and huge desk, composed by two Lucite bases iceberg look and a beveled glass top. In the style of Lion in Frost.
Glass, Lucite
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H 31.11 in W 63.98 in D 32.49 in
Ornately Carved Oversized Writing Table Desk Green Leather Top Lion Hairy Feet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely oversized ornately hand carved writing desk with green leather top A good looking, well made and decorative desk, with lovely hand c...
Leather
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H 30.91 in W 86.23 in D 46.46 in
Large the Lord Raffles Lion Writing Table Desk Three Drawers Carved Wood Dining
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning “The Raffles Lion Table” with carved wood Lion head legs and three drawers A very decorative and multifunctional piece, designed a...
Mahogany
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H 29.25 in W 32.5 in D 24.25 in
French 19th Century Walnut Writing Table or Desk with Lions and Shield Crest
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Antique French accent table or side table that would make a stunning writing table or desk as well, sure to add elegance and museum quality interest in any room in the home!
Walnut
Writing Table with Lion Decor, Italy 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
A desk with fluted legs with leaf-decoration, a wide apron with gilded lion heads and a drawer with brass fittings. The desktop is covered with leather and inlaid with various woods ...
Wood
19th Century Antique Regency Rosewood Lion Paw Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19TH CENTURY ANTIQUE REGENCY ROSEWOOD LION PAW LIBRARY TABLE DESK ROSEWOOD DESK WITH LARGE CARVED LION PAW FEET WITH CENTRE STRETCHER. LEATHER TOP WITH GOLD TOOLING.
Rosewood
Desk on Lion Legs, Northern Europe, circa 1920
Located in Chorzów, PL
Desk on lion legs, Northern Europe, circa 1920. Very good condition. Wood: oak + walnut dimensions: height 80 cm width 164 cm depth 82 cm.
Oak, Walnut
Desk on lion legs, Western Europe, circa 1920.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Desk on lion legs, Western Europe, circa 1920. Very good condition. Wood: oak + walnut dimensions: height 78 cm width 168 cm depth 84 cm
Oak, Walnut
19th Century Antique Carved Oak Lions Head Desk Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19TH CENTURY ANTIQUE CARVED OAK LIONS HEAD DESK TABLE BEAUTIFUL TABLE, FEATURING CANDY TWIST LEGS AND CARVED FOLIAGE WITH LION HEADS. 2 DRAWERS HEIGHT: 30 1/2" DEPTH: 35 ...
Oak
Office Desk on Lion Legs, Western Europe, circa 1930
Located in Chorzów, PL
Study desk, Western Europe, circa 1930. Very good condition. Wood: walnut dimensions: height 78 cm length 178 cm depth 100 cm.
Walnut
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H 30.32 in W 71.66 in D 42.13 in
Vintage Georgian Revival Mahogany Lion's Head Partner's Desk, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This magnificent flame Georgian Revival mahogany lion's head partners desk dates from the second half of the 20th century and demonstrates the highest standards of the cabinet maker’...
Brass
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H 29.75 in W 47.75 in D 23.5 in
19th Century Antique Regency Rosewood Lion Paw Library Table Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rosewood Desk With Large Carved Lion Paw Feet With Centre Stretcher. Leather Top With Gold Tooling.
Rosewood
American Empire Kidney Shaped Lion Paw Foot Desk with Four Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company, Henredon
Located in Houston, TX
Lovely Empire kidney-shaped desk with lion paw foot detailing. Features two drawers on either side.
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H 29.93 in W 73.23 in D 40.16 in
Vintage Georgian Revival Flame Mahogany Lion's Head Partner's Desk 20th C
Located in London, GB
This magnificent vintage flame mahogany lion's head partners desk is in Kentian style and in the manner of Gillows.
Leather, Mahogany, Satinwood
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H 29 in W 48 in D 30 in
Antique Victorian RJ Horner Quartersawn Oak Lion Library Table Partners Desk
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
"Antique American Victorian RJ Horner partners desk or library table. Made from quartersawn oak featuring rectangular serpentine form with four low relief acanthus carved drawers, or...
Oak
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H 30.71 in W 67.72 in D 31.5 in
Antique Desk on Lion Legs, Western Europe, Around 1910, After Renovation
Located in Chorzów, PL
An office desk from the early 20th century. Manufactured in Germany in circa 1910 Furniture preserved in very good condition, after professional renovation, wood was polished and c...
Oak, Walnut
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H 31 in W 68 in D 37 in
Early 20th Century Russian Brass Greek Key Inlaid Executive Desk with Lions
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous brass inlaid desk with Greek key motif. The desk is made of burled walnut and features lion heads on each corner. The desk measures 31 tall x 67 wide x 37 deep.
Walnut
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H 31.5 in W 62.21 in D 32.29 in
Antique Desk on Lion Legs from Interwar Period, Northen Europe, circa 1920
Located in Chorzów, PL
Desk on lion legs, Northern Europe, circa 1920. Very good condition. Wood: oak + walnut Dimensions height 80 cm length 158 cm depth 82 cm.
Oak, Walnut
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H 30.5 in W 66.5 in D 38 in
Egyptian Revival Carved Lion Head Leather Top Rosewood Desk by Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous two-tone Brazilian rosewood executive desk by Baker Furniture featuring lovely carved lion heads at the top of each leg and brass ring lion head pulls for the three drawers....
Brass
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H 31.5 in W 49.25 in D 32.5 in
19th century French Carved Oak Desk Library Table Lion Crest Renaissance Baroque
Located in Choudrant, LA
Geaux Vintage Antiques 19th century French Carved Oak Desk Library Table Lion Crest Renaissance Baroque ~Direct from France~ ~A spectacular antique French desk/library table o...
Oak
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H 29.34 in W 85.04 in D 44.49 in
Burr Walnut Antique Victorian Lion Claw & Ball Feet Kidney Library Table Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this important late Victorian burr walnut kidney library table desk with Georgian Irish style cabriolet legs finished with claw & ball feet This piece wi...
Walnut
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H 28.75 in W 44.75 in D 25 in
French 19th Century Walnut Two-Drawer Desk with Leather Top and Lion Ring Pulls
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French walnut desk from the 19th century, with leather top, two drawers and lion ring pulls.
Brass
Lucite "Iceberg" Desk, in the Lion in Frost Style
By Lion in Frost
Located in Miami, FL
Impressive and huge desk, composed by two Lucite bases iceberg look and a beveled glass top. In the style of Lion in Frost.
Glass, Lucite
French 19th Century Writing Table Carved Oak Desk Lion Masks
Located in Labrit, Landes
Writing table or desk Henri II 19th century with lion masque drawer handles Barley twist legs and cross bar Carved edge top Hand carved oak Good antique condition with very good ...
Oak
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H 34.65 in W 29.93 in D 16.93 in
French 19th Century Writing Table Carved Oak Desk Lion Mask Louis XIII Style
Located in Labrit, Landes
Writing table or desk Henri II (also named Louis XIII style) 19th century with lion masque drawer handle Table height: 27.56 in. (70 cm) Hand carved oak Refinishing by our cabinet ma...
Oak
4 Lion's Desk Fully Carved, circa 1920, Empire Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Imposing mansion desk Renaissance lions, circa 1920 Through and through oak. Straight body on four sculpted carved lions. Carved on all sides. Slightly protruding tabletop, includ...
Oak
Vintage Flame Mahogany Lion's Head Partner's Desk, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
The eight corners of the desk feature beautifully carved corbeils and lion's heads, the borders have rope edge carving and it stands on elegant lion's paw feet.
Leather, Mahogany, Satinwood
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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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.