At 1stDibs, there are several options of natural wood desks available for sale. The range of distinct natural wood desks — often made from
wood,
metal and
bronze — can elevate any home. We have 8 antique and vintage natural wood desks in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Natural wood desks have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century.
Mid-Century Modern,
Modern and
Neoclassical natural wood desks are consistently popular styles. Some natural wood desks are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller natural wood desks, measuring 32.5 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Many natural wood desks are appealing in their simplicity, but
Newell Design Studio,
Jean Prouvé and
Tom Dixon produced popular natural wood desks that are worth a look.
Vintage desks and writing tables span centuries of design. The writing table came first, a simple surface built for correspondence, while the drawered desk followed as record-keeping at home and in the office grew more demanding.
Styles to Know
Any desk at least 20 years old falls under this broader vintage category. If you want a tapered-leg, mid-century look specifically, browse mid-century modern desks; Louis XVI and Art Deco secretary desks bridge the writing-table and desk forms. A vintage table lamp adds task lighting to either.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Piece
Writing tables often carry little to no storage of their own, so a separate file cabinet or desk organizer may be worth planning for, alongside a close look at the surface dimensions against the space available. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and every purchase is covered by the 1stDibs Promise.