Antique William IV Walnut Partners Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A superb antique William IV walnut partners writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1830-1840 period.
Leather, Walnut
Regency Partners Writing Table, Mahogany & Brass, Square, Circa 1815
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
As is typical with a partners writing table or partners desk, it is big enough to stand centrally and allows access to drawers from opposing sides, meaning that two people could comf...
Mahogany
Antique French Louis XV Ormolu Rosewood Marquetry Partner's Writing Table Desk
By Jacques Dubois
Located in Portland, OR
A very fine quality antique French rosewood & kingwood marquety inlaid & ormolu mounted partner's writing table or Bureau Plat, in the manner of Jacques Dubois, circa 1860.
Ormolu
19th Century antique mahogany partners writing table
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely quality mid 19th Century antique mahogany partners writing desk / table, the moulded edge top with mahogany crossbanding, having a tan leather writing surface decorated with...
Mahogany
Regency Mahogany Partners Writing Table In The Manner Of George Smith
By George Smith
Located in Benington, Herts
An Important Regency period mahogany, ebonised and parcel gilt partners writing table on monopodia legs of exceptional quality and design, in the manner of George Smith, stamped Chas...
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Victorian 6 Drawer Oak Partners Writing Table Desk C1850 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous early Victorian antique Partners desk is crafted from beautiful solid oak and dates from Circa 1850. The rectangular top with rounded corners features a striking olive...
Brass
English Yew Wood Writing Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
This is a custom English Yew wood partners writing table with two recessed panel drawers each side.
Leather, Yew
Regency Mahogany Writing Table with Satinwood Inlay, New Design
Located in Woodbury, CT
Mahogany shaped top partners writing table with satinwood stringing and inlaid fan medallions.
Mahogany, Boxwood, Olive, Satinwood
Antique Victorian Partners Writing Library Table Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This elegant Victorian antique partners writing table is crafted from beautiful flame mahogany and dates from Circa 1860.
Brass
Victorian Partners Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian mahogany 18 drawer partners desk This desk stands upon a plinth base Circa 1860 The front of the desk having an arrangement of 9 oak lined graduated drawers with turned kno...
Mahogany
William IV partners writing desk
Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL
Impressive antique mahogany William IV writing table that can be used from both sides. It is in perfect, original condition. It stands on brass casters. One side has real drawers, th...
Mahogany
Large French Boulle Inlay Partners Desk Writing Table Desks
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a wonderful, sumptuos Boulle style partners desk. The piece is very distinctive and the amount of craftmanship that has gone into making this piece is astounding. The...
Wood
Antique 6ft Victorian Partners Writing Library Table Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous Victorian antique partners library table is crafted from beautiful flame mahogany and dates from Circa 1860.
Mahogany, Leather
19th Century Victorian English Partner Desk Column Shaped Legs Writing Table
Located in Berlin, DE
19th century Victorian English partner desk column shaped legs writing table Column shaped table legs.
Leather, Mahogany
19th Century Chippendale Burl Walnut Partner's Writing Desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
A large and impressive 19th Century Chippendale walnut partners desk of exceptional quality, having a wonderful figured top that is sectioned with crossbanding and herringbone inlay ...
Walnut
19th Century Chippendale Burl Walnut Partner's Writing Desk
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Hixson, TN
19th century Chippendale burl walnut partners writing desk This desk has functional drawers on both sides, a true partner's desk. This desk is made of walnut and has oak-lined drawe...
Walnut, Burl
Classic English Partner Desk/Writing Desk 20th Century, Mahogany
Located in Berlin, DE
Classic English Partner Desk/Writing Desk 20th Century, Mahogany Solid mahogany, partially veneered.
Leather, Mahogany
Rare Victorian Holland and Sons Double Sided Hardwood Partner Desk Writing Table
By Holland & Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning rare and original early Victorian Holland and Son’s mahogany double sided library table or partner desk fully stamped. A very rare...
Leather, Hardwood
Mid 19th Century Mahogany Partners Writing Desk with Leather Top
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely quality mid 19th Century antique mahogany partners writing desk / table, the moulded edge top with mahogany crossbanding, having a green leather writing surface decorated wi...
Mahogany
English Jacobean Revival Partner’s Writing Desk w/ Barley Twist Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition This 1920’s Jacobean Revival partner’s writing desk brings together old-world craftsmanship with a playful sense of function and shared purpose.
Mahogany
19th Century English Partner Style Writing Desk, New Leather Top, Rich Grain
Located in Madrid, ES
This mid-19th century English writing desk features handsomely inlaid rich-grained mahogany veneer. It is "partner" or "center" in design, with functional drawers on one side (lockin...
Leather, Hardwood
Handcrafted Solid Oak Partners Desk Writing Desk on Wheels, circa 1960
Located in Germantown, MD
Modern comfort and Classic elegance combine in this handcrafted piece to make your house a home. Solid Red Oak. Solid handles. Plenty of storage with 5 dovetailed drawers with solid ...
Oak
$12,500
Partners Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite early 19th-century English mahogany partner's desk is characterized by its robust structure and classic detailing. The molded black leather top, framed by a tooled gil...
Mahogany
Mahogany Partners Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Edwardian Style Mahogany Partners Desk Item Code: RA3 A fine quality Edwardian style mahogany partners desk, of impressive proportions and classic form. The rectangular top with inse...
Mahogany
$25,000
Chippendale Partners' Desk
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine George II mahogany partner's desk in the manner of Thomas Chippendale. Possessing a large work surface with an inset gilt tooled brown leather top over a row of drawers to...
Leather, Mahogany
$6,293
Mahogany partners desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany partners desk the rectangular top with inset leather having tooled border, enclosed by a moulded edge over an arrangement of three freeze drawers. Above two pedestals, one s...
Wood
$4,210 / item
Country Estate Partners Desk
Located in Annville, PA
Deceptively simple at first glance the Country Estate Partners Desk by Niagara Furniture is remarkably sophisticated in its attention to detail throughout. The top section of the des...
Wood
$12,500
George III Partners Desk
Located in Hudson, NY
George III partners desk. Red leather and gilded trim top with bronze mounts. Four drawers on one side five drawers on the other.
$5,035 / item
Green Leather Oval Partners Desk
Located in Annville, PA
One of the most complicated items that we produce at Niagara furniture our Green Leather Oval Partners Desk is also one of the most popular. The top section of the desk consists of a...
Leather, Mahogany
William IV Mahogany Partners Desk
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A handsome and well proportioned William IV mahogany partners desk with unusual patent locking mechanism. Circa 1830.
Mahogany
Large antique oak Edwardian partner desk
Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL
Impressive antique oak partners' desk with drawers on both sides. The drawers feature beautiful flush-mounted military-style pulls. The drawers close using hinged, lockable stiles. T...
Oak
Stunning Victorian Partners Pedestal Desk
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this amazing Victorian hardwood partners' pedestal desk, circa 1870, gilt-tooled green leather inset writing surface, triple frieze drawers with Bramah l...
Leather, Walnut
$12,500 / item
German Neo Classical Mahogany Partner's Desk
Located in Montreal, QC
German Neo Classical mahogany partner's desk with tooled leather.
Mahogany
Country House Library Partners Desk
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine 18th century Chippendale period country house library fitted partners desk. The paneled cupbards opening to one end with fitted folio shelves and one front cupboard is fitted ...
Leather, Mahogany
$4,796Sale Price|20% Off
French Partners Desk Louis XV
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Marble, Bronze
English 19th c. Generous Partners' Desk
Located in Greenwich, CT
A handsome and generously sized partners' desk with glowing color, the two sides made so that business partners could collaborate over the same writing surface, now suitable for cent...
Mahogany
Chippendale Revival Mahogany Serpentine Partner’s Desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
A finely crafted Chippendale Revival partner’s desk in rich mahogany, distinguished by its serpentine outline and elaborate carved ornamentation. The moulded edge encloses a gilt-too...
Wood
Large Mahogany Green Leather Partner Desk
Located in Annville, PA
The Large Mahogany Green Leather Partner Desk is the biggest desk in the Niagara Furniture collection. This desk matches a number of other pieces which we produce in the Penhurst fam...
Mahogany, Leather
Peter Løvig Nielsen Rosewood Partners Desk
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in New York, NY
Amazing 1970's Peter Løvig Nielsen rosewood partners desk, lightly restored with some wear and patina due to age and use, there is some wear to the rosewood veneer.
Brass
19th Century English Oak Partners Desk
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th century oak partners desk with its original tooled red leather writing surface on top, surrounded by a cross banded border. Three drawers in the frieze on one side, with a bank...
Oak
Antique Victorian Leather Top Partners Desk
Located in London, GB
A magnificent antique Victorian leather top partners desk. This dates from around the 1840-1860 period. It is of extremely high quality, and is a very large and impressive piece. Th...
Leather, Wood
Italian Neoclassical Marquetry Partner Desk, 1800
Located in El Monte, CA
This is a handsome Italian Neoclassical partner desk, crafted circa 1800, that features detailed marquetry work. The desktop features a central foliate inlay medallion that is framed...
Walnut
Large 19th Century Oak Pedestal Partners Desk
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Stunning Quality 19th-Century Oak Partners Pedestal Desk With Wonderful Colour and Patina A superb late 19th-century oak partners desk of exceptional quality, retaining its original...
Leather, Oak
Antique George IV Leather Top Partners Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome mid 19th century English partners desk handcrafted in mahogany with a tooled green leather top on a case with three drawers on either side, with brass hardware, supported b...
Brass
Oval Partners Desk Victorian Walnut Office
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous burr walnut oval partners desk in the Victorian manner This is a true partners desk with drawers on both sides so plenty of storage Great side so perfect for a home office s...
Walnut
Rare "Partners Desk" by Mogens Koch
By Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare 'Partners Desk' mahogany desk with four drawers, profiled edge and brass shoes. Designed in 1938. Mogens Koch / N. C. Jensen Kjær.
Mahogany
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk
Located in Richmond, Surrey
A very high quality 19th Century Victorian Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk with newly replaced green hide leather top with gilt tooling, nine drawers to front, all fitted with brass ...
Mahogany
English Regency Lacquered Chinoiserie Partners Desk
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency style red lacquered chinoiserie decorated knee hole partners desk with green leather 3 panel top.
Leather, Lacquer
$23,790 / item
Georgian Style Walnut Leather Top Partners Desk
By Jonathan Charles
Located in Westwood, NJ
The desk takes inspiration from late 18th- and early 19th-century English design, especially the George III period. Made from rich walnut veneers on the drawer fronts and side panels...
Leather, Wood
$27,900 / item
Georgian Style Mahogany Leather Top Partners Desk
By Jonathan Charles
Located in Westwood, NJ
The desk takes inspiration from late 18th- and early 19th-century English design, especially the George III period. Made from richly grained crotch mahogany, it has bookmatched venee...
Leather, Wood
French Designer, Partners Desk, Oak, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A large oak desk or partners desk designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Wear consistent with age and use, including some natural wood cracking and patina buildup. Missing smal...
Oak
French Art Nouveau Mahogany & Leather Partners Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Essentially two people would comfortably use this remarkable French 19th century mahogany partner’s desk, that is they are willing to share such a magnificent design. A wonderful anc...
Brass
Early 19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Library Writing Table
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A Very Fine Early 19th-Century William IV Period Mahogany Partners Library Writing Table This exquisite writing table is constructed from solid mahogany and features a rectangular t...
Leather, Mahogany
Late 19th Century American Oak Partners Desk
Located in Dekalb, IL
Antique wooden banking partner desk. This piece is known as a partners desk and gets its name from the ability to host two bankers at once. The central cash drawer would have been u...
Wood
Monumental 19th Century Mahogany Campaign Partner’s Library Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A commanding 19th century campaign partner’s desk in richly figured mahogany, conceived in the tradition of portable British military and colonial furniture while retaining the scale...
Brass
English Georgian Style Wooden Kneehole Partners' Desk
Located in Queens, NY
English Georgian style (20th Century) mahogany kneehole partners\' desk with an inset embossed bordered brown leather top, molded edge design, three long pullout drawers in the apron...
Brass
High-quality mahogany partner desk, 20th century, England
Located in Berlin, DE
High-quality mahogany partner desk, 20th century, England This partner desk is heavy and very stable. Solid wood body and Very high-quality craftsmanship, finished with genuine le...
Brass
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.
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