English mahogany partners desk with tooled leather top
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good quality English mahogany partners desk with a pale green gilt tooled leather top, one side
Mahogany, Oak, Leather
British Colonial 19th Century Leather Top Partners Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive William IV antique partners desk handcrafted in mahogany with a lush green tooled
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage Regency Style Leather Top Walnut Partners Desk
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Vintage Regency Style Leather Top Walnut Partners Desk. Featuring a Regency
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Oak 16 Drawers Partners Desk in Perfect Condition
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique light oak partners desk in perfect condition. Top is provided with brown hand
Oak
19th Century Antique English Carved Oak Partners Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19TH CENTURY ANTIQUE ENGLISH CARVED OAK PARTNERS DESK BEAUTIFULLY CARVED
Oak
Campaign Style Leather Top Partners Desk by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Large campaign style partners desk with three tan tooled leather panels with contrived aging on top
Leather, Mahogany, Satinwood
19th Century English Regency Mahogany Partner's Bureau Plat
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Regency mahogany partner's bureau plat with red leather top 6 sliding drawers and reeded legs
Brass
Rosewood Partners Desk Stamped Wilkinson, 14 Ludgate Hill
By William Wilkinson
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
Rare small partners desk in rosewood of a good soft color: two banks of drawers in the front and at
English Regency Mahogany Drafting Partners Desk, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English Regency mahogany two-drawer drafting partners desk with centered leather top, four sliding
19th Century English Partner's Desk with Chinoiserie Decoration
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English partner's desk with brown leather top, later chinoiserie decoration and 6 drawers. All
19th Century English Writing Table with Green Leather Top and Turned Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large 19th century English partner's mahogany writing table with green leather top, six drawers
Art Nouveau Partners' Desk Carved w. Butterflies & Flowers
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Rare and generously-proportioned partners' desk. The drawers to the left and right (3 on one side
Big Impressive Mahogany Partner desk, Late 19th Century
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Impressive mahogany partners desk with nine drawers on each side. Because of the enormous depth
Brass
English 19th Century Mahogany and Leather Partner's Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A handsome English mahogany desk with inset leather writing surface. This desk is very functional
Sold|$55,000
John Vesey Partner's Desk in Steel and Bronze
By John Vesey
Located in New York, NY
JOHN VESEY (1925-1992) Large partner’s desk in brushed steel and bronze with six drawers and
Bronze, Steel
Large Napoleon III Ebonized Partners’ Desk, circa 1860
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A large Napoleon III ebonized partners’ desk, the rectangular leather inset top with copper
Ebony
19th Century Mahogany Victorian 18 Drawer Partner Desk
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique mahogany partner desk in perfect condition. Desk of special quality. Desk has 9
Mahogany
Antique Victorian Inlaid Partners Pedestal Desk ca. 1880
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning antique mahogany pedestal partners desk, circa 1880 in date and in excellent
Mahogany
19th Century Regency Mahogany 18-Drawer Partners Desk
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Impressive mahogany partners desk in perfect condition. The desk has a total of 18 drawers, nine
Mahogany
English mahogany partners desk with turned legs 19th century
Located in Charleston, SC
Oversized partners, writing desk, English mahogany with lovely red leather top surface
Mahogany
Antique Leather Top Military Campaign Style Partners Desk
Located in London, GB
A superb antique military campaign style partners desk. This was made in England, it dates from
Brass
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Style Satin Birch Partners Desk
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique Swedish Biedermeier style partners desk in satin birch, dating from around the
Birch
Art Deco Burr Walnut Leather Top Partners Desk
Located in London, GB
An absolutely magnificent Art Deco burr walnut leather top partners desk. This was made in England
Leather, Walnut
18th Century George III Period Mahogany Partners Desk
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A stunning late 18th century George III period mahogany partners desk. Nine oak lined drawers to
Leather
English Mahogany Partners Desk with Gilt Tooled Leather Top
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English mahogany partners desk of compact size with a gilt-tooled leather top, each side with
Leather, Mahogany
Tijsseling for Hulmefa Mid-Century Teak Partners Desk
By Hulmefa, Tijsseling
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful dark teak desk with organic drawer pulls, floating top, exposed bookcase, and one large filing drawer. In original condition, some chipping and wear consistent with age and...
Teak
Tijsseling for Hulmefa Mid-Century Teak Partners Desk
By Hulmefa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tijsseling for Hulmefa / Netherlands. Beautiful dark teak desk with organic drawer pulls, floating top, exposed bookcase, and one large filing drawer. In original condition, some ...
Teak
Webe Style Danish Mid-Century Teak Partner's Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Dark Teak Desk with Exposed Back Bookcase, Floating Top, Organic Carved Drawer Pulls, and a Filing Drawer. In Original Condition, Some Scratches/Discoloration/Wear.
Teak
English Campaign Faux Partners Desk with Brass Inlay
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A very unusual campaign desk with brass inlay, brass stretcher. brass capped feet and red tooled leather top. The top is removable from the base. The back of the desk, has faux inlai...
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Floating Top Partners Desk
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An executive desk in warm-toned cherrywood with a floating workspace on brass spacers. The two drawer stacks are mirrored on either side of the desk, which is configured for two work...
Brass
Stamped Jansen French Distressed Painted/Gilt Partners Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful French Louis XV Style distressed, white painted with gold hi-lights desk. Drawers on both sides; stamped Jansen. Finely Detailed.
Sold|$8,226 / set
Large and Impressive Early 20th Century Mahogany Partners Desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
A large and impressive early 20th Century mahogany partners desk, having the original green leather
Mahogany
Sold|$2,500 / set
Louis Philippe Style Walnut Partners Desk and Chair Set
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French Louis-Philippe style partners desk and office chair. This large desk is made of solid
Leather, Walnut
Early 19th Century Renaissance Style Partner's Desk from Italy
Located in Round Top, TX
A very striking early 19th century Renaissance style partner's desk from Northern Italy. Handsomely
Walnut
Large Victorian Mahogany Antique Partner’s Desk, England, circa 1880
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A proper partner's desk, designed to functionally for two opposing sitters, this very large desk
Brass
Sold|$17,281 / set
Large and Impressive 19th Century Walnut Pedestal Partners Desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
A large and impressive 19th century burr walnut pedestal partners desk, the shaped top having a
Walnut
19th Century English Oak Partners Desk 'George Bartholomew & Co'
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
sturdy partners desk with old tooled red leather writing surface on top surrounded by a large moulded
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century Edwardian Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Edwardian flame mahogany pedestal partners desk, circa 1900 in date
Mahogany
Antique English Mahogany 19th Century Partners Desk, circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Mahogany 19th Century Partners Desk circa 1880
Vintage 6ft Georgian Revival Partners Pedestal Desk 20th C
Located in London, GB
An exquisite Vintage flame mahogany partners pedestal desk that dates from the late 20th Century
Mahogany
Fine 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Partners Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine 19th century English Chinese Chippendale mahogany hand carved partners desk original leather
Mahogany
Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Victorian flame mahogany and satinwood crossbanded pedestal partners
Mahogany
Antique Victorian Mahogany Crossbanded Partners Pedestal Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fine antique late Victorian mahogany inlaid and crossbanded pedestal partners desk, circa
Leather, Boxwood, Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique George III Mahogany Pedestal Partners Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique George III mahogany partners pedestal desk, dating from the Circa 1810
Leather, Mahogany
Antique George III Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a large beautiful antique George III mahogany partners pedestal desk, dating from circa
Mahogany
Waring & Gillows Oak and Leather Partner's Desk, circa 1920
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Culver City, CA
Waring & Gillows Oak and Leather Partner's Desk, circa 1920. Oak desk with wonderful worn
Leather, Oak
Early 19th Century Regency Leather Top Mahogany Partners Desk
Located in Long Island City, NY
Early 19th century Regency leather top mahogany partners desk. The green leather top above three
Brass
Mid Century "Partners" Desk Attributed to Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Astoria, NY
Partners desk in ebonized oak with brown parchment insets. One side features a large, shallow
Parchment Paper, Oak
Monumental Antique English Victorian Quartersawn Oak Partners Executive Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental 19th century antique English partners desk. Made of quartersawn oak featuring 18 drawers
Oak
Power Broker Classic Carved Wood and Leather Partners Desk
By Maitland Smith
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A handsome Classic carved wood partners desk having 3 functioning drawers on one side, faux drawers
Leather, Mahogany
Fine George III Mahogany Partner's Desk with Reeded Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine 18th century English George III mahogany partner's desk with green leather top, 4 sliding
Brass
19th Century Antique Oak Partners Desk with Leather Top
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique light oak partner's desk in perfect condition. Leaf is equipped with brown hand
Brass
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Partners Pedestal Desk 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a superb and rare antique early Victorian burr walnut twin pedestal partners desk, Circa
Walnut
A Fine French Walnut Partners Bureau Plat circa 1835
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Fine French Walnut Partners Bureau Plat Circa 1835 The tooled leather top over a frieze
Restored Antique English Empire Rosewood Partner Desk, Circa 1820s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique English Empire or Neoclassical executive partner's desk, England, Circa
Brass
Fine Oval Satin Wood and Marquetry Inlaid Partner Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine oval partner's desk having four graduated drawers on each side with swirled acanthus leaf
Satinwood
Large 19th Century Victorian Oak 18 Drawer Partner Desk
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful light oak partner desk with a total of 18 drawers. Both sides have 9 drawers. Beautiful
Oak
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.
Top interior designers show — and tell — us how to create delectable spaces for hosting dinner parties.
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