Swedish Painted Writing Desk
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty early 19th century Swedish painted pine writing desk. 1820. Kneehole: 20.5-inches x 26-inches Code: 8907 Dimensions: W: 41.5" (105.4 cm) H: 30.5" (77.5 cm) D: 22" (55.9 cm)
Pine
18th Century Swedish Painted Writing Desk
Located in Brenham, TX
Beautiful original patina aged paint 18th Swedish writing desk. Scalloped trestle style legs,joined by a shaped low stretcher depicts the regional craftsmanship.
Pine
Vintage Italian Hand Painted Writing Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite vintage Italian writing desk is a stunning celebration of Venetian Rococo artistry, bringing the romanticism of 18th-century European design into the modern home.
Brass
1920's Italian Paint Decorated Venetian Painted Writing Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This elegant Louis XV style painted writing table or petite desk embodies the graceful sophistication of 18th-century French furniture while offering exceptional versatility for toda...
Walnut
18th Century Original Painted Writing Desk Secretary, Sweden
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A late 18th Century Folk Art Baroque Scandinavian original painted writing desk secretary. This unique antique storage piece from Sweden features mounted original iron handles as wel...
Bronze
Writing Desk In Gustavian Style Painted In Grey From 1840s
Located in Lejre, DK
Grey painted writing desk in the style Gustavian from the 1840s.
Wood
$2,120Sale Price|20% Off
French Louis XV Style Distressed Painted Desk Writing Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This French Louis XV style distressed painted desk writing table is a stunning example of antique-inspired craftsmanship blended with rustic charm.
Mahogany
Italian Rococo Revival Writing Desk, Late 19th Century
Located in Southampton, NY
Italian Rococo Revival Writing Desk, Late 19th Century This charming Italian Rococo Style painted writing desk, likely dating back to the late-19th century, showcases a delicate flor...
Wood, Paint
$29,800
Venetian Painted Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare, Venetian, serpentine painted writing desk/coiffure table. Six drawers with 4 original keys.
Wood, Paint
Antique Hand-Painted Floral Writing Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful and unique writing desk is rustic yet utilitarian, and would work well as either a decorative piece or as a genuine work space in an apartment, office, or bedroom. Pla...
Wood
Black Painted Chinoiserie Drop Front Secretary Writing Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique chinoiserie painted writing desk with red interior. early-19th century
Wood
Venetian Painted Country Italian Provincial Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A charming Venetian-style painted writing table or desk made in the country Italian, or French Louis XV provincial taste.
Wood
18th Century Swedish Painted Center Table ~ Writing Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Swedish Painted Center Table ~ Writing Desk This selection embodies the quiet refinement and understated elegance of Scandinavian neoclassical design.
Oak, Paint
Swedish Painted Pine Console or Writing Desk, 19th C.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Charming Swedish painted pine console or writing desk featuring a molded rectangular top above two frieze drawers.
Pine, Paint
18th Century Italian Venetian Scarlet Chinoiserie Paint Decorated Writing Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 32 1/2 in W: 45 1/4 in D: 28 in A remarkable testament to the artistry of eighteenth-century Venetian craftsmanship, this Exceptional 18th Century Italian Venetian ...
Wood
1900's Vintage / Antique Adam Style, Paint-Decorated, Writing Desk!
Located in Austin, TX
Charming 1900's Vintage / Antique Adam Style, Paint Decorated, Writing Desk! Desk, Writing, Adam Style, Paint Decorated, Vintage / Antique, 1900's, 20th Century!
Wood, Paint
19th Century Swedish Antique White Painted Partners Desk Writing Table
Located in Round Top, TX
19th century large Swedish partners desk, crafted in pine with a newer antique white painted finish and pale gray undertones. The surface is lightly distressed throughout to reveal a...
Brass
1900's Vintage / Antique Adam Style, Paint Decorated, Writing Desk!
Located in Austin, TX
Charming 1900's Vintage / Antique Adam Style, Paint Decorated, Writing Desk! Desk, Writing, Adam Style, Paint Decorated, Vintage / Antique, 1900's, 20th Century!
Wood, Paint
French Provincial Louis XV Style Paint Decorated Writing Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant and spacious French Provincial Louis XV style writing desk with two drawers and white antiqued distressed ivory body, natural walnut top and ebony brown painted writing surfa...
Wood
Magnificent English 19th Century Faux Painted Marbleized Pedestal Writing Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
British desk with faux painted original surface and hand painted marbleized green banding.
Wood
Early 19th C. Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Drop Front Writing Desk
Located in Houston, US
Early 19th C. Swedish Gustavian style painted drop front desk light blue grey in color with brick red painted interior, brass hardware and working locks. When open, desk measures 33...
Pine, Paint
$25,166 / item
Paestum Writing Table / Desk
Located in Banbury, GB
A finely carved and simulated cork decorated large writing table or desk with a thick glass top.
Mahogany
A MId-Century Modern Style Painted Iron and Leather Writing Desk.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A striking contemporary writing desk inspired by the minimalist elegance of the mid century.
Iron
19th Century English Painted Satinwood Writing Desk with Sterling Silver Mounts
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very finely painted satinwood desk with Sterling silver pulls. Each pull is hallmarked. This piece could also be in Adams style. For painted satinwood furniture, this is a 10! Th...
Sterling Silver
A MId-Century Modern Style Painted Iron and Leather Writing Desk.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A striking contemporary writing desk inspired by the minimalist elegance of the mid century.
Iron
20th Century Lacquered and Painted Wood French Writing Desk, 1950
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French writing desk from the mid-20th century. Beautifully proportioned and beautifully crafted furniture is crafted from carved, lacquered, and hand-painted wood with floral decorat...
Wood
19th Century Swedish Gray Painted Two-Drawer Table or Writing Desk
Located in Round Top, TX
19th century Swedish table or writing desk crafted with two drawers fitted with brass pulls.
Brass
20th Century Lacquered and Painted Wood Italian Writing Desk, 1950s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Venetian writing desk from the mid-20th century. Baroque-style furniture, finished for the center, in finely carved, lacquered, and painted wood.
Wood
$3,720Sale Price|60% Off
Important French Brass Inlaid Paint Decorated Rolltop Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This important French brass inlaid paint decorated rolltop ladies writing desk is a rare and exquisite example of 19th-century craftsmanship, combining function, artistry, and elegan...
Marble, Brass
Antique Edwardian Satin wood & Floral Painted Carlton House Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
This is a truly exceptional antique Edwardian Sheraton Revival hand painted and inlaid satin wood Carlton House Desk, circa 1900 in date.
Satinwood
Antique English Adams Style Distress Hand Painted Narrow Secretary Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Adams Style Distress Hand Painted Narrow Secretary Writing Desk with a Unique Smaller Size.
Glass, Walnut
19th Century Antique Swedish Gustavian Writing Table / Desk Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish Gustavian desk from Umeå Västerbotten, Northern Sweden. A high-class & beautiful desk with wood-cut details & beautiful tapered legs. The beautifully cut leave...
Pine
Stunning Black Lacquered Polychrome Painted Writing Table Desk Birds Flowers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely black lacquered hand polychrome painted vintage writing table with birds and flowers A very good looking and decorative piece, made...
Wood
$3,996Sale Price|42% Off
18th century Italian Paint Decorated Writing Desk with Drawer Circa 1760s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Experience the charm and elegance of Old World craftsmanship with this 18th Century Italian Paint Decorated Writing Desk, dating circa 1760s.
Walnut, Pine
Antique Swedish Writing Table Desk, Genuine Red and Blue Painted Folk Art
Located in Kramfors, SE
The desk is made in Swedish pine and is in untouched original condition.
Pine
Early 19th Century Gustavian Writing Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A charming early 19th century Gustavian writing desk featuring elegant provincial craftsmanship and beautifully aged painted surfaces.
Wood
Louis XV Style Writing Desk with Serpentine Legs Painted with Gold Highlights
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XV style writing desk made by La Maison London. Painted in a French grey with gold highlights.
Bronze
Small Ladies’ Writing Desk, 20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Small oval ladies' writing desk in Baroque style, featuring hand-painted floral decoration on a cream-colored base.
Wood
French Rococo Louis XV Distress Paint Dressing Table Vanity Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Rococo Louis XV Style Distress Painted Dressing Table / Writing Desk. Item features a shaped turtle top with diamond sunburst veneer, single hand dovetailed drawer, pu...
Mahogany
Contemporary Desk French Writing Desk Luxury Wood Handmade Executive Desks
Located in København N, DK
True White People say that the color white does not exist. That our eye just perceives it that way. I don't want to believe that. White to me is the color of purity, the color that i...
Steel
French Painted Kneehole Desk
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Very good French painted five drawer kneehole desk, black leather top, side extentions, original working locks with key, brass handles, in very good overall condition. 29" high 52" ...
Paint
Vintage Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Carlton House Neoclassical Writing Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
The desk showcases a Neoclassical painted design with urns, wreaths, swags and gold trim throughout.
Hardwood, Lacquer, Paint
$2,200 / item
The Square Desk. Brazilian Solid Wood Writing Table
By Amilcar Oliveira
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Square Desk was inspired by the design of Brazilian modern furniture from the 1950s and 1960s, featuring straight lines and Indian straw weaving. It's delicate and highly comfort...
Straw, Wood
$1,356Sale Price|20% Off
Black Painted Bar Harbor Wicker Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20thc Bar Harbor black painted wicker desk table with a single drawer very good condition. All original condition and very sturdy too. Great country look or fancy modern decor.
Wicker
Late 20th Century Inlaid Writing Desk by Hickory & White Furniture.
By Hickory White
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Late 20th Century Inlaid Writing Desk by Hickory & White Furniture. Features an Oval shape in an NeoClassical Revival style with a dark brwon burlwood inlaid, a drawer with m...
Wood
Swedish Freestanding Painted Writing Table Created for Queen Alexandrine
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish freestanding painted writing table from the 20th century with single drawer, created for Queen Alexandrine of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (1879-1952). Signed with the Royal Monogr...
Wood
19th Century Swedish Travelling Writing Desk Originalpaint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century writing desk from Lulea Norrbotten, North of Sweden. Untouched original painting with beautiful floralpainting & initials. Dated 1817. This is a weddingift. No lock o...
Pine
19th Century French Renaissance Sculptural Leather Top Writing Table ~ Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance Sculptural Leather Top Writing Table ~ Desk is a spectacular tribute to the wood sculptor's art! A brace of magnificently rendered cherubs appear on ...
Sheepskin, Oak, Paint
Seneca Writing Desk, in Smoked Eucalyptus & Vintage Bronze, Made in Italy
Located in Pesaro, IT
Seneca Writing Desk, in Smoked Eucalyptus & Vintage Bronze, Made in Italy DESIGNER: ULTRAMOBILI // MATERIALS: Smoked Eucalyptus veneer on the top and cylinder, Vintage Bronze effect...
Metal
Art Deco Style Vintage Painted Walnut Kneehole Desk
By Donald Deskey
Located in Astoria, NY
Art Deco Style Walnut Kneehole Desk, with green painted sides and rectangular glass top, the central drawer flanked by three drawers on the left and two drawers on the right with fro...
Glass, Walnut, Paint
French 19th Century Faux Bamboo Writing Table with Painted Leather Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
This French faux bamboo writing table from the 19th century features a beautifully decorative form with a warm honey-toned frame, black painted panels, and a red painted leather writ...
Metal
19th Century Carved and Painted Louis XVI Writing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th Century Carved and Painted Louis XVI Writing Table is a lovely piece of antique furniture that showcases the craftsmanship and elegant design of the Louis XVI style.
Wood
$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
1960s Vintage Painted Italian-Style Desk
Located in Augusta, GA
Vintage painted desk Made in the 1960s Stylish and functional This vintage writing desk is painted a beautiful shade of chartreuse green and accented with gold details.
Giltwood
Amy Howard Collection Antique French Provincial Decorated 3 Drawer Writing Desk
By Amy Howard
Located in Chicago, IL
Amy Howard Collection Antique French Provincial Paint Decorated 3 Drawer Writing Desk The Amy Howard Collection is a high end, couture line of furniture that was created over twenty...
Leather, Wood, Paint
Maison Jansen attr., Ebony and Parcel-Gilt, Writing Desk, France, 1940s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Maison Jansen attr., Ebony and Parcel-Gilt, Three-Drawer Desk, France, 1950s Ebony and gilt Hollywood Regency desk. An ebony and parcel-gilt decorated three drawer desk or writing t...
Wood
The Bi Writing Desk. Handcrafted from solid jequitibá and imbuia wood.
By Amilcar Oliveira
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Bi writing desk brings modernity and lightness combined with a classic touch. It's crafted from solid jequitibá and imbuia woods and features a movable storage compartment that c...
Wood
Rare Early 19th Century American Baltimore Federal Parcel Gilt Writing Desk
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine and rare early 19th century American Baltimore Federal painted writing table with fabulous parcel gilt detail throughout. The moulded top of rectangular form is fitted wi...
Brass
$1,424Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Writing Desk with Flaps, Brass Ornaments, Late 19th Century France
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique writing desk in black lacquered wood, with adjustable flaps on the sides, rich ornaments in gilded brass, built according to the fashion of the late 19th century in France. T...
Wood
1875s Antique Desk Painted White with Hinged Top
Located in Marbella, ES
Charming antique wooden writing cabinet with original paint in aged white tones and delicate blue details.
Wood
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Czech, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This iconic writing desk from the 1930s is a remarkable example of Bauhaus design. Designed by Marcel Breuer and manufactured by Thonet, it perfectly combines functionality with aest...
Steel, Chrome
Unavailable
H 30.25 in W 37.75 in D 25.63 in
Antique Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Writing Desk, Mid-19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Swedish Gustavian style painted writing desk with one drawer, mid-19th century simple top with small ODedge, one large drawer with two diamond receded shaped designs with bra...
Wood
Louis XV Style Painted Writing Desk
Located in Livingston, NJ
Fabulous off-white Louis XV style writing desk. With a white leather top, this desk features 4 side drawers and one central drawer. All four sides are finished, so it may be placed a...
Brass
Unavailable
H 43.08 in W 43.9 in D 21.38 in
Antique Swedish Gustavian Bureau 19th Century Painted Writing Desk Serpentine
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
Large 19th century Swedish painted and carved bureau in the Gustavian manner. The carved fall flap enclosed a fitted interior comprising four columns of miniature drawers and stor...
Paint
1920s Chinoiserie Writing Desk by Rockford Furniture
Located in Alhambra, CA
Carved wood and hand painted writing desk, c. 1920 by the historic Rockford Furniture company of Illinois.
Wood
French Writing desk with original paint and hoof feet
Located in New Orleans, LA
Charming writing desk with drawer. Original paint worn in some areas.
Wood
Unavailable
H 38.59 in W 35.04 in D 18.12 in
Italian Gilded and Hand Painted Wood Writing Desk Secretary, 1950s
By Fornasetti
Located in Brussels, Ixelles
Rare midcentury Italian secretary set : hand decorated foldable writing desk with green lacquering and gold leaf covered wooden corpus. Matching a period full brass chair.
Brass
Painted Regence writing table
Located in New Orleans, LA
A 19th century Regence writing table with applied relief carvings and faux marble top. Apron molded on all 4 sides with one drawer on tapering cabriole legs ending in escargot feet
Wood, Paint
Painted French writing table
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Painted French writing table with faux painted top, cabriole legs and single drawer
Wood
Painted French writing table
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Painted French writing table with faux painted top, cabriole legs and a single drawer
Wood
Neoclassical Red Painted Writing Table
Located in Millerton, NY
A neoclassically inspired writing table with Regency brass bounded inlay to top, surrounded by coral motif, gadrooning on apron and fluted legs.
Paint
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
18th Century Italian Painted Louis XV Bureau Plat or Writing Desk in Walnut
Located in Firenze, IT
A charming Italian Louis XV bureau plat or writing desk. The desk in solid walnut wood features a beautiful painted decoration with antique patina.
Walnut
Painted Italian Neoclassical Writing Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
A two drawer desk or writing table with a faux marble painted top over tall, square tapered legs.
Bold Geometric, contemporary, modern Library desk, writing
By Sara Hayat Design
Located in Greenwood Village, CO
Elevate Your Space with a Bold Style Statement: The Modern Aesthetic Desk Indulge in the opulence of this literary desk, originally conceived as a bookshelf but transformed into a s...
Walnut, Paint
A Painted Italian Writing Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
A rococo style writing table with a shaped top over a scalloped apron with a drawer, all on cabriole legs. The table retains its original paint.
Wood, Pine
English Painted Desk
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
English painted desk with tapered legs, porcelain handles, later paint, circa 1930.
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 41.34 in D 18.9 in
Hans Gunther Reinstein Vienna Secession Ladies Writing Desk
By Hans Gunther Reinstein
Located in Berlin, DE
Vienna secession ladies writing table in softwood and corrugated cardboard. Black and white paint renewed. Designed by Hans Günther Reinstein ( 1880-1938 ), circa 1911. Manufactured ...
Softwood
Antique Swedish Rococo Style Writing Desk Early 20th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Swedish Rococo Style writing desk in Black distressed paint finish, cabriole legs, five drawers with lovely carved brass hardware, simple half round top edge.
Wood
19th Century English Painted Wood Writing Table
Located in New York, NY
19th century writing desk or end table, with long, thin, top drawer and two large side cabinet storage spaces. Original patina, wear consistent with age and use.
Wood
Unavailable
H 29.75 in W 36.5 in D 19.25 in
Regency Yellow Painted Wooden and Faux Bamboo Writing Table
Located in Tarbert, Argyll and Bute
Regency yellow painted and decorated writing table with faux bamboo legs and two drawers.
Wood
Unavailable
H 30.5 in W 60 in D 34 in
MARGE CARSON Whitewashed Oak French Provincial Bureau Plat Writing Desk
By Marge Carson
Located in Charlotte, NC
A French Provincial style bureau plat writing desk by Marge Carson, of Pamona, California, USA. Whitewashed oak, slightly distressed, banded top with a bevel edge, subtle rounded edg...
Oak, Paint
English Painted Desk, circa 1900
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
English painted desk with one small drawer, old paint, natural pine top.
Desk Painted Black 80's.
Located in Vulpellac (Costa Brava), ES
Desk in mahogany painted black. Spanish design of the 80s.
Mahogany
Arch Desk, Contemporary Painted Steel and Glass Desk
By Durodeco
Located in Sunnyside, NY
Minimal and modern, this desk shows that simple is beautiful. It is constructed of custom bent steel legs that form arches on either end and a glass connecting beam across the middle...
Steel
Painted Desk/ Vanity, circa 1920
Located in Bedford, NY
Shaped carved front drawer. Table can be used as a writing table or a vanity. Four inch high back splash. Original brass handles - Inverted shelf in line with front leg detail....
Antique French Painted Writing Table with Two Drawers, circa 1900
Located in Houston, TX
Receive our new selections direct from 1stdibs by email each week. Please click Follow Dealer below and see them first! An antique French painted writing table circa 1900 with two...
Paint
Desk Laquered Chameleon Paint Philippe Cramer
By Philippe Cramer
Located in Geneva, CH
Celine Writing desk with push latch opening system drawer.
Aluminum
Chocolate Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Pedestal Desk
Located in Nettlebed, Oxfordshire
An imbuya burl veneered, gilt and chinoiserie painted pedestal desk, the rounded rectangular top with a carved edge and a central vintage leather writing surface, above four frieze d...
Circa 1970's Painted American Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
Painted desk with a drawer
Wood
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.
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