A Swedish Grace Birch and Palisander Partners Desk
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Grace figured birchwood and Palisander crossbanded pedestal partners desk, circa 1930
A Swedish Grace Birch and Palisander Partners Desk
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Grace figured birchwood and Palisander crossbanded pedestal partners desk, circa 1930
19th Century Victorian Mahogany 18 Drawer Partners Desk
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Impressive mahogany partner desk with gold-edged burgundy leather top. Desk has 9 drawers on both
Mahogany
19th Century Large Solid Mahogany and Brown Leather Tooled Top Writing Table
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A good quality late 19th century, mahogany partners library writing table. The rounded moulded
Brass
Stunning Mid-Victorian Oak Twin Pedestal Partners Desk
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this stunning restored mid Victorian twin partners desk , the moulded
Leather, Oak
Early 19th Century William IV Mahogany Partners Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a beautiful British flame mahogany and tooled leather partners desk, Regency William IV
Mahogany
Solid Oak Neoclassical Style Library Partners Desk, Early 1900s
Located in Hamburg, PA
Solid oak neoclassical library partners desk Early 1900s. Two drawers on each side, sturdily built
Oak
Mid-Century Partners Campaign Desk with Leather Top
Located in Peabody, MA
Mid-Century Campaign desk in walnut with three-panel gold embossed leather top and patinated brass hardware, on sawhorse legs. Three drawers at front, handles at sides, finished back.
Brass
20th Century Chippendale Nostell Priory Walnut Partners Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Here we have a late 20th century replica of the world famous Nostell priory desk by Thomas Chippendale. Made by Thomas Chippendale for Sir Rowland Winn in 1767 for his Nostell pri...
Walnut
Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Parcel Gilt Partners Pedestal Desk
Located in New York, NY
Handpainted on a warm beige-camel ground with gilt, blue, and white chinoiserie decoration including figures and birds in pagoda riverscapes; the rectangular top inset with gilt-tool...
Wood
Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Victorian flame mahogany pedestal partners desk, circa 1870 in date
Brass
American Aesthetic Oak Partners Desk manner Louis Comfort Tiffany
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Buffalo, NY
American Aesthetic Oak Partners Desk manner Louis Comfort Tiffany.. Large and handsome antique oak
Brass
Antique Burr Walnut Partners Pedestal Desk C1920 20th C
Located in London, GB
A superb English antique burr walnut partners pedestal desk, dating from Circa 1920. The
Walnut
Antique George III Mahogany Pedestal Partners Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a large beautiful antique George III mahogany partners pedestal desk, dating from circa
Mahogany
Georgian Mahogany Partners Desk with Embossed Green Leather Top
Located in Troy, MI
Georgian partner’s desk is made of mahogany with turned legs on casters, two functional drawers on
Brass
Large Victorian English Partner Desk Columnar Legs Desk, Around 1920s
Located in Berlin, DE
Large Victorian English partner desk columnar legs desk, from 1920s Large table top with 4
Mahogany
19th Century George III Period Mahogany Library Partners Desk
Located in London, GB
A good quality George III period well figured mahogany library partners desk having green and gilt
Mahogany
Antique Aesthetic Eastlake Carved Walnut Partners Desk Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Aesthetic Eastlake partners desk offers walnut construction with beveled top over case on trestle base
Walnut
Vintage Flame Mahogany Lion's Head Partner's Desk, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This magnificent flame mahogany lion's head partners desk dates from the second half of the 20th
Leather, Mahogany, Satinwood
19th Century English Victorian Burr Walnut Pedestal Partners Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian burr walnut partners desk. The top inset with a green leather
Leather, Walnut
Vintage Mahogany Chippendale Nostell Priory Partner's Desk, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This magnificent flame mahogany lion's head partners desk demonstrates the highest standards of the
Mahogany
Antique Georgian Revival Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a superb Georgian Revival mahogany partners pedestal desk, circa 1880 in date. The desk
Mahogany
English Regency Style Partners Desk in Mahogany with Leather Top
Located in Kastrup, DK
Early 19th-century Regency style mahogany Partner's desk. The rectangular top features a gilt
Brass
English Library Pedestal Partners Desk with Chinoiserie Decoration, circa 1900
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Magnificent large English library pedestal partners desk with chinoiserie decoration overall
Lacquer
Georgian English Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Carved Leather Top Partners Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
English, 19th century. 19th century English partners' desk, the top with a gadrooned edge and
Bronze
Exquisite Antique French Partners Desk with Tooled Leather Top
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Antique walnut French Louis XVI style desk having its original embossed leather work area with a leafy gilt border. The desk extends by a hidden leaf on the right side of the desk an...
Leather, Walnut
Swedish Painted Wood Partners Desk with Drawers and Turned Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish "partners" style desk from the mid to late 19th century. This antique table from Sweden
Wood
Vintage Chippendale Style Double Sided Leather Top Executive Partners Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chippendale Style Double Sided Leather Top Executive Partners Desk. Item featured separates
Brass
English Ebonised Partners Two Drawer Desk with Black Leather Top
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1900s English mahogany partners desk with new ebonised finish and new black leather top. Two
Brass
Vintage Florence Knoll Stained Oak Partners Executive Desk Fully Restored
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Partner's Desk, features two drawers on both the front and backside. Two drawers have removable dividers
Steel, Chrome
19th Century Antique Partner Desk with Burgundy Red Leather Top
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful large antique partner desk with burgundy red leather top with golden tooling. Desk has on
Wood
Peter Lovig Nielsen Danish Modern Teak Flip-Top Partners Desk
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Handsome teak partners desk designed by Peter Lovig Nielsen and made in Denmark. This desk has four
Teak
1960s Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Partners Storage Desk for Feldballes Møbelfabrik
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning 1960s Kai Kristiansen partners desk in Rosewood for Feldballes Møbelfabrik with file
Aluminum
Maitland Smith Mahogany Green Leather Top Chippendale Executive Partners Desk
By Maitland Smith
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stately Mahogany 3 part executive partners desk with green tooled leather top by Maitland-Smith
Leather, Mahogany
English Style Burl Mahogany & Tooled Leather Partner’s Desk Sligh Furniture
By Sligh Furniture
Located in Kennesaw, GA
burled mahogany , chippendale pulls and tooled leather insert. The partner’s styling allows it to float
Brass
Florence Knoll, Executive Partners Desk in Rosewood, Knoll, USA 1960s
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Florence Knoll Executive Partners Desk, 1960s rosewood top on chromed steel column with quadruped
Steel, Chrome
Biedermeier Pedestal Partners Desk Swedish Antique Ormolu Posts Mahogany Veneer
By Continental Art Deco
Located in Lewes, England
Rare antique Swedish Biedermeier style pedestal partners desk with the finest grade of quilted
Birch
British Regency Style Maitland Smith Mahogany Partners Two Sided Desk
By Maitland Smith
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning late 20th Century Regency style two-sided faux partners desk comprised of a mahogany frame
Brass
Biedermeier Partners Pedestal Desk Ormolu Style Detail, Early 20th Century
Located in Lewes, England
Unusual partners desk in the Biedermeier style from the early 20th century. It has three drawers
Birch
Antique French Ormolu Mounted Partners Bureau Plat Desk, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous antique French mahogany partners bureau plat with highly decorative ormolu
Vintage Florence Knoll Teak and Chromed-Steel Partner's Desk / Executive Desk
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Executive Table/Partners Desk Model 2485D originally designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll
Steel, Chrome
Handsome Danish Teak Flip Top Partner's Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
working at the desk in a partners fashion. The top can also be flipped down and used as a dining table
Teak
English Partners Desk circa 1860, Walnut with Black Leather Top
Located in Houston, TX
Handsome and functional desk that has drawers on one side and drawers and doors on The opposite side. All drawers slide easily. Deep slide out trays pullout / pull-out easily behind...
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Partner's Bureau Plat
Located in Atlanta, GA
A late 19th century French Louis XVI style desk/bureau plat with embossed black leather top, brass trim, five drawers, rounded corners and turned legs.
Brass
Faux Bamboo Mid-Century Modern American Walnut Three-Drawer Partners Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Faux bamboo mid-century modern walnut partners desk. Excellent condition.
Acrylic Partners Desk with Embossed Crocodile Leather Top, Floor Model Sale
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
condition. Embossed leather partners desk.
Leather, Acrylic
Lovely Victorian circa 1880 English Panelled Hardwood Twin Pedestal Partner Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
pedestal partner desk with original fittings and brass castors A good looking and well made desk in
Leather, Hardwood
Florence KNOLL Executive Partners DESK Rosewood w/ Chrome Legs Refined Classic
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For consideration: Florence Knoll Rosewood Partners Desk Chrome Plated Legs Mid Century Modern
Chrome
Modernist Partners Desk by Maximillian for Karp Furniture Paul Frankl Style
Located in Littleton, CO
Incredible modernist art deco partners desk geometrically and sculpturally configured art form. The
Plastic, Wood
Antique Rosewood Partners Desk With Blue Leather Embossed Top & Hidden Button
Located in London, GB
This exquisite rosewood partners desk is a masterpiece of 19th-century craftsmanship, designed in
Leather, Rosewood
Very Large Antique Partner's Desk, English, Twin Pedestal, Maple & Co, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a very large antique partner's desk. An English, mahogany and leather twin pedestal desk by
Leather, Wood
32 Drawers Double Sided Twin Pedestal Oak Partners Desk Haberdashery Edwardian
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very large double sided twin pedestal partner desk from the
Oak
French Bureau Plat Partner's Desk, Louis XVI Style, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French black lacquered bureau plat partner's desk in Mid-Century Modern style with a nod to
Bronze
English Regency Partners Desk in Mahogany with Leather Top, England, 1810-1820
Located in Kastrup, DK
Early 19th century Regency mahogany Partner's desk. The rectangular top features a moulded edge
Brass
Double Sided Thomas Chippendale Revival Twin Pedestal Partner Desk Regency Blue
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, partner desk with Regency Blue Leather top A very good looking and well made desk, it is a copy of an
Leather, Mahogany
Serpentine Fronted Burr Burl Walnut Partner Knee Hole Desk Green Leather Top
By Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
pedestal knee hole partner desk with premium green leather writing surface A very good looking well made
Leather, Walnut
Partners Desk, by Danish Architect, with Roll-Front Doors, Early 20th Century
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Partners desk, by Danish architect, with roll-front doors, early 20th century Measures: H. 75 W
Unusual Half Oval Shaped Walnut Partners Desk by Miller Desk & Safe Co
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual half oval shaped walnut partners desk by Miller Desk & Safe Co, half oval top, caned
Metal
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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Like other pieces in the firm’s Candy Box collection, the cheerful limited-edition design showcases French craft.
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
The designer’s innovative use of an unexpected material gives this console a lift.
The stately piece brings both gravitas and whimsy to any work space.
Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.