Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the parsons writing desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of
wood,
burl and
metal, every parsons writing desk was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect parsons writing desk — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each parsons writing desk bearing
Mid-Century Modern,
Modern or
Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one parsons writing desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but
Karl Springer,
Tomlinson and
Milo Baughman produced versions that are worth a look.
Prices for a parsons writing desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $850 and can go as high as $18,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,748.
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.