Long Writing Table
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Pine
Antique 1830s British Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Antique 1820s English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Antique 1810s English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Kingwood
Antique Late 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Antique 1810s Great Britain (UK) Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Antique 1880s Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Pine
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze
Vintage 1950s British Desks and Writing Tables
Teak
Antique 1860s English Desks and Writing Tables
Ormolu
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Antique 17th Century French Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique Early 1800s Italian Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Antique 1820s English George IV Desks and Writing Tables
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Desks and Writing Tables
Stainless Steel
Antique Early 1800s Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
1990s Unknown Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
2010s American Primitive Desks and Writing Tables
Reclaimed Wood
Antique 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Early 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Antique 1890s British Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables
Satinwood
Antique 1820s English Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique 1870s Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Amboyna
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Resin
Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Brass, Sheet Metal
2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables
Faux Leather, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Agate, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Desks and Writing Tables
Steel
Vintage 1910s Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Desks and Writing Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Desks and Writing Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Desks and Writing Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Desks and Writing Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Desks and Writing Tables
Steel
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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.
- What is a long table called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A long table is called a console table. With its length and usage, the definition changes. For example, long tables used for a dining area are called Refectory tables. It is used in schools or large dining halls. On 1stDibs, you can find various types of table options to choose from.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Long skinny tables are generally called console tables. Sometimes they are also referred to as sofa tables and hall tables. They are long, thin, and narrow, and fit nicely behind a sofa or in an entryway. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage long and skinny tables or console tables.
- How long is a German beer table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The length of a German beer table varies. However, these long wood and metal dining tables usually seat at least four adults and are generally at least 48 to 50 inches long to accommodate them. On 1stDibs, shop a range of tables from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A long narrow table is called a console table or hall table. It is a taller, narrow piece of furniture placed against a wall preferred for small rooms or hallways. On 1stDibs, you can find an antique or vintage console table of your choosing from different periods and in varying materials.
- How long is a 10-person table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024How long a 10-person table is depends on its shape. Generally, rectangle and oval dining tables for 10 people are around 108 to 120 inches in length. Round 10-seater tables are usually around 72 inches in diameter, while square tables designed to seat 10 are about 62 inches long. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of dining tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Dining tables that seat 8 can range in size but are typically between 72 inches and 96 inches long. Often you can squeeze 10 people with the longer measurements.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The length of a 14-seat dining table varies. Generally, tables that can accommodate 14 people are around 120 inches long. This length allows six people to comfortably sit on each side and two people to occupy the ends. Shop a variety of antique and vintage dining tables on 1stDibs.
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