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19th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Writing Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 19th century French Louis XVI style painted writing desk. This piece has a lovely patina
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks
Materials
Wood
Vintage French Provincial Style Painted Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Painted Wood
Category
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Desks
Materials
Wood
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. The desk is freestanding and
Category
Antique 1840s Danish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
Venetian Painted Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare, Venetian, serpentine painted writing desk. Six drawers with 4 original keys. Hand painted
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Desks
Materials
Wood, Paint
Vintage Regency Hand Painted Gladiator Writing Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic Vintage Regency writing desk. Beautiful hand painted detail with scenes of gladiators
Category
Late 20th Century North American Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Paint
Black Painted Chinoiserie Drop Front Secretary Writing Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique chinoiserie painted writing desk with red interior.
early-19th century
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
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
Category
Mid-20th Century European Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
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. The
Category
Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 29 in W 47.75 in D 23.5 in
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.
Category
2010s English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
French Louis XV Style Distressed Painted Desk Writing Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
. There will be times when additional patience will be necessary.
This distressed painted desk is made in
Category
1990s Unknown Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Swedish Painted Writing Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C Swedish painted one drawer writing table. 1820.
Clearance is 24.5".
Ref: C
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Antique Edwardian Satin wood & Floral Painted Carlton House Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
known as a Carlton House writing table.
The desk is like a normal writing table but the small drawers
Category
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
H 38.39 in W 52.17 in D 25.2 in
20th Century Swedish Writing Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 20th-century Swedish writing desk exudes the timeless simplicity and elegance of Scandinavian
Category
20th Century Swedish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine, Paint
19th Century Antique Swedish Gustavian Writing Table / Desk Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
from the area.
Nice Gustavian desk scraped to its beautiful original paint.
Stable in construction
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
H 30.32 in W 52.37 in D 31.89 in
Stunning Black Lacquered Polychrome Painted Writing Table Desk Birds Flowers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
paint
This is a writing table or desk, it has a good sized work area and would fit almost any setting
Category
20th Century English Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 30.91 in W 54.34 in D 30.52 in
Important French Brass Inlaid Paint Decorated Rolltop Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
The lock of this desk is stamped with the crossed key logo of Vachette Freres, which only made
Category
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Antique Swedish Writing Table Desk, Genuine Red and Blue Painted Folk Art
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish folk art writing table from the village of Alfta in Hälsingland in northern Sweden
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
H 30.71 in W 38.59 in D 30.32 in
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
Category
2010s British Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 30.71 in W 35.44 in D 20.87 in
18th century Italian Paint Decorated Writing Desk with Drawer Circa 1760s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
antique Italian furniture such as age checking, painted finish losses, minor warpage of the top. The desk
Category
Antique 1760s Italian Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut, Pine
H 30.75 in W 37 in D 24.25 in
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 31 in W 41.75 in D 29.25 in
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing...
Materials
Steel
20th Century Lacquered and Painted Wood French Louis XV Style Writing Desk, 1950
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
and painted, enriched with gilded and chiselled bronze. Desk finished for the center, equipped with
Category
Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 29.93 in W 50.4 in D 28.75 in
Painted Campaign Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A vintage greyed limestone painted campaign desk, with a Chinese Chippendale blind fret decorated
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chinese Chippendale Desks and W...
Materials
Wood
English Painted Oak Desk
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small English 19th C painted oak two drawer desk. 1860.
Clearance is 23 1/4".
Dimensions
51
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Venetian Painted Italian Louis XV Style Writing Table
Located in Forney, TX
A most charming vintage, circa 1960, Italian Venetian writing table (desk - vanity - console) with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Paint
Confidence of Cloud Writing Desk by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Confidence of a cloud writing desk by Thomas Dariel
Dimensions: D 43 x W 120 x H 147 cm
Category
2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Antique French Regency Louis XV Ladies Writing Desk and Gold Gilt Desk Chair
By Vernis Martin
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique French Regency Louis XV style bureau de pente roll top ladies writing desk with
Category
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 39.13 in W 32 in D 22.13 in
A.R.P. Writing Desk Edition Minvielle France, 1955
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare and collectible desk designed by A.R.P. (Atelier de Recherches Plastiques) and manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
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
Category
20th Century Swedish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 29.75 in W 34 in D 24.25 in
Chinoiserie Multiple Compartments Asian Writing Table Desk Rounded Bach MINT
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Chinoiserie Multiple Compartments Asian Writing Table Desk Rounded Bach MINT
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Lacquer
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
Category
Antique 1810s Swedish Folk Art Painted Furniture
Materials
Pine
Early 19th Century Regency Painted Satinwood Ladies’ Writing Table
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th Century Regency painted satinwood ladies’ writing table with box inlay throughout and an
Category
Antique Early 19th Century European Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid 19th Century Swedish Gray Pine Partner's Desk Writing Table
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique Swedish Gustavian gray painted pine "partner's desk" with two drawers on each side of the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine, Paint
20th Century American Walnut, Cherrywood Writing Desk by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern American writing desk made of hand crafted Walnut, designed by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Metallic Thread
H 29.25 in W 62.25 in D 24.5 in
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Giltwood
Antique French Regency Louis XV Bureau De Pente Ladies Writing Desk
By Vernis Martin
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique French Regency Louis XV style bureau de pente roll top ladies writing desk
In
Category
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
18th Century French Baroque Pinewood Writing Table - Antique Leather Office Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An late 18th Century, antique French Baroque writing table made of hand crafted painted Pinewood
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Pine
H 28.75 in W 59 in D 31.5 in
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
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paint
H 30 in W 12 in D 24 in
Maison Jansen attr., Ebony and Parcel-Gilt, Writing Desk, France, 1940s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Hollywood Regency desk. An ebony and parcel-gilt decorated three drawer desk or writing table. This finely
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
19th Century Swedish Rustic Painted Kneehole Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Early 19th century Swedish rustic teal-painted kneehole desk, from the personal collection of
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Rustic Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
The Bi Writing Desk. Handcrafted from solid jequitibá and imbuia wood.
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Bi writing desk brings modernity and lightness combined with a classic touch. It's crafted from
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 29.93 in W 43.31 in D 23.63 in
Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Cream & Blue Ladies Writing Desk Chair Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Style Cream & Blue Distress Painted Ladies Writing Desk and
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 35 in W 20 in D 20 in
French, Painted, Leather Top Desk Circa 1920
Located in Southampton, GB
Pretty, French Painted Desk with Leather Top.
One long dummy drawer to centre, with two working
Category
Vintage 1920s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 30.32 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 28.75 in W 29.53 in D 21.26 in
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
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.5 in W 28.75 in D 22.5 in
19th Century English Regency Painted Gesso Gilded Distressed Small Writing Table
Located in Norwich, GB
19th Century English Regency painted & gilt gesso distressed small writing table. Circa 1820.
The
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Gesso, Pine, Paint
H 28.94 in W 29.73 in D 18.9 in
Widdicomb Painted and Gilt Wood Desk
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Carved, painted and giltwood Hollywood Regency style desk on brass castors with walnut burl top by
Category
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Louise Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Fine Hammered Antique Bronze
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
experience the finish first hand.
Louise Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Fine Hammered Antique Bronze by
Category
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
experience the finish first hand.
Louise Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze by
Category
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Post modern Memphis style artistic writing desk and chair, Germany 1980s
By Memphis Group, Gaetano Pesce, Ettore Sottsass
Located in ECHT, NL
Unique artistic writing desk and chair. The frame is made from steel and wrought iron in different
Category
Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 29.53 in W 50.01 in D 29.93 in
20th Century Imperial Bureau Plat / Writing Desk in the Style of Louis XVI
Located in Berlin, DE
a desk of superlatives and represents the highest class of writing furniture. A real eyecatcher
Category
20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 31.5 in W 68.9 in D 35.83 in
Baroque Walnut Writing Desk with Gold Leaf Details by Modenese Gastone Interiors
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Complete your office with a high-end Italian baroque writing desk from the bespoke producer
Category
2010s Italian Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf
H 31.11 in W 47.64 in D 24.41 in
Isabel O'neil Attributed. Hand Painted Kneehole Desk
By Isabel O'Neil Studio
Located in New York, NY
Isabel O'Neil (1908-1981) hand painted kneehole desk. The desk is a Louis XIV style and was hand
Category
20th Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Amsterdam School Design Painted Desk, Netherlands 1920's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Early 20th Century Amsterdam School Arts & Crafts Design Painted Furniture Desk. Made in the
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Vintage Chinese Lacquered Table Desk Asian Hand Painted
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Vintage Chinese Black Lacquered Table Desk With Hand Painted
Category
Vintage 1970s Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This iconic writing desk from the 1930s is a remarkable example of Bauhaus design. Designed by
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 30.32 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
Neoclassical Style Hand Painted Twin Pedestal Partners Desk
Located in Sheffield, MA
A superb double pedestal three-part desk with 6 large drawers, 2 smaller drawers and 1 small
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
19th Century Pine Desk Table with Painted Base
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Pine Desk Table. Unpainted two board top with thin breadboard ends. Base in old
Category
Antique 19th Century North American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine, Paint
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Painted Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic painted writing desk available at 1stDibs. A painted writing desk — often made from wood, metal and paint — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a painted writing desk, we have 622 options in-stock, while there are 23 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer painted writing desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A painted writing desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Louis XVI and Louis XV styles are sought with frequency. A well-made painted writing desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Ale Preda, Miduny and John Widdicomb are consistently popular.
How Much is a Painted Writing Desk?
A painted writing desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,262, while the lowest priced sells for $325 and the highest can go for as much as $78,500.
Questions About Painted Writing Desk
- What is a writing desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A small writing table is also called a davenport table or davenport desk. They normally feature a sloped or inclined top attached with hinges to the back of the table. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage davenport desks.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A writing desk with drawers is also called a secretary. It is a desk with drawers, one of which can be pushed out and the front of the desk lowered to create a flat writing surface. These writing desks have been made in a variety of styles over the years. Shop for a variety of writing tables with drawers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023What an old-fashioned writing desk is called varies by design. Pieces with drop-down fronts are secretary desks (these are typically made of two parts: a chest of drawers on the bottom and a hutch or cupboard with shelves on the top), while ones that rest on two pillars, cabinets or bookcases are pedestal desks. A desk with a small writing surface positioned in front of drawers and cubbies is a bureau à gradin. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of desks.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.
- Can I paint a leather desk top?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Yes, you can paint a leather desk top. You can transform an old leather desk top and add visual appeal with easy-to-use leather paint. If you don’t feel confident in trying this by yourself, get in touch with a furniture restorer or related professional for help. Find a variety of leather desk tops on 1stDibs.
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