Pedestal Desk/Dressing Table in red marquetry veneer and high gloss lacquer
By Procreo
Located in London, GB
Stunning handmade pedestal desk which can also be used as a generous dressing table, this stylish pedestal desk offers plenty of storage space in its bank of drawers within the pedes...
Brass
$5,254Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Pedestal Desk, English, Oak, Leather, Merryweather & Son, Late Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique single-piece show desk. An English, oak and leather pedestal desk for central room placement by Merryweather & Son, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 190...
Leather, Oak
$3,023Sale Price|20% Off
Oak Art Nouveau Pedestal Desk by J.J. Terburg & Zoon Arnhem, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Nouveau pedestal desk. Design by J.J. Terburg & Soon Arnhem.
Bronze
Antique Victorian 6ft Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
The other side of the desk has three drawers in the frieze with a cupboard at each pedestal.
Brass
RARE GLOBE WERNiCKE BURGUNDY EMBOSSED LEATHER TOP TWIN PEDESTAL DESK
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely Rare Globe Wernicke Burgundy Embossed Leather Twin Pedestal Desk. This one-of-a-kind Globe Wernicke Burgundy Em...
Leather, Hardwood
$1,905Sale Price|30% Off
Antique 19th Century mahogany twin pedestal desk, dressing writing table
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique, fine-quality large 19th Century mahogany twin-pedestal desk, dressing, or writing table. Exhibiting a lovely age, color, and patina, it stands on concealed brass and ceramic...
Wood, Mahogany
French Art Deco Pedestal Desk, Oak with Brass Hardware, 1930s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR
French Art Deco Pedestal Desk, Oak with Brass Hardware, 1930s. This oak desk is built with two curved pedestal cabinets flanking a central kneehole and a single frieze drawer.
Brass
Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique late Victorian flame mahogany partners pedestal desk, circa 1880 in date. Measures: 4ft.
Mahogany
$1,428Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Victorian Inlaid Satin Walnut Twin Pedestal Desk Writing Table
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique quality Victorian mahogany twin pedestal desk writing table C1890. This is a lovely piece, that is full of age, charm and character.
Walnut
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Dickens Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
There are three drawers to the frieze with three further drawers to each pedestal. The desk is raised on a pedestal plinth base on bun feet.
Walnut
$8,836Sale Price|20% Off
Oak Arts & Crafts Pedestal Desk by Alexander J. Kropholler, 1890s
By Alexander J. Kropholler
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Arts & Crafts pedestal desk. Design by Alexander J. Kropholler.
Oak
Large English Partner's Pedestal Desk of Mahogany with Embossed Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
A large handsome English partner's double pedestal desk of mahogany, from the Edwardian era, featuring a moulded top inset with an embossed tan leather, over a frieze with one beaded...
Metal, Brass
Victorian Burr Maple Pedestal Desk
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Superb late 19th Century Victorian desk. Circa 1880. Made from the finest burr maple timbers with a brown leather top. Kneehole measures 62cm high, 61cm wide.
Leather, Maple
VINTAGE HEKMAN USA TWIN PEDESTAL DESK WiTH BROWN LEATHER TOP BRASS HANDLES
By Hekman Furniture
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London We are delighted to offer for sale this Vintage Hekman USA Twin Pedestal Desk With Brown Leather. A stunning desk, the pedestals do not come apart so it is ve...
Leather, Hardwood
Austrian Neoclassic Parquetry Pedestal Desk
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top over a long drawer flanked by small drawers over pedestals each with two drawers. Bracket feet. Finished all around in a design of inlay that gives a striped effect.
Walnut
Pair of Gilt and Leather Pedestal Desks in the Regency Manner
Located in London, GB
Fine Pair of Antique Pedestal Desks in the Regency Manner Constructed in goncalo alves, with gilt bronze mounts and giltwood highlights, of freestanding form, with very gentle inver...
Bronze
LOVELY BEVAN FUNNELL ViNTAGE PEDESTAL DESK WITH HUNTER GREEN LEATHER
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London A lovely Bevan Funnell Vintage Pedestal Desk, combining timeless British craftsmanship with classic executive style.
Hardwood
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Partners Pedestal Desk 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb and rare antique burr walnut Victorian Revival twin pedestal partners desk, Circa 1900 in date. It is made from beautiful burr walnut.
Walnut
Theodore Alexander Stuning Modern George III Style Twin Pedestal Desk
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this fine Mahogany twin pedestal desk , manufactured by Theodore Alexander after a design by Thomas Chippendale , the rectangular top inset with a gilt t...
Brass
Stunning Restored circa 1800 Georgian Oak & Brown Leather Partners Pedestal Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this stunning original and restored Georgian English pedestal desk in oak with a hand dyed brown leather writing surface, circa 1800 A very well made and...
Leather, Oak
Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
One side of the desk is fitted with nine drawers, three drawers in the frieze and three drawers in each pedestal.
Mahogany
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Twin Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fine antique Victorian burr walnut twin pedestal desk, Circa 1860 in date. It is made from fabulous burr walnut.
Leather, Walnut
19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Pedestal Desk with Leather Top
Located in London, GB
A William IV Mahogany Pedestal Desk Constructed from fine San Domingo mahogany, the desk raised on a plinth and two pedestal supports, each set with three drawers having brass hand...
Brass
George Nakashima Double Pedestal Desk with Live-Edge Top
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio, Double Pedestal Free-Edge writing desk, American black walnut, United States, 1969 You have encountered a truly outstanding example of ...
Walnut
Mid-Century Tijsseling Rosewood Double Pedestal Desk
By Tijsseling
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Dutch Mid-Century desk from Tijsseling features a floating rosewood-veneered top with rich, dark-streaked grain over a black-finished underside — a clean detail that reinforces ...
Aluminum, Chrome
$31,638 / item
Georgian Leather Top Pedestal Desk – Adam Style
By Jonathan Charles
Located in Westwood, NJ
Made from satinwood with detailed inlays and gold accents, the desk has a balanced, symmetrical shape with rounded pedestals.
Leather, Wood
E.G Hudson Fully Restored Twin Pedestal Desk with Green Leather Top
By E.G. Hudson
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning reverse breakfront twin pedestal partner desk handmade in England by the Skilled Craftsman E.G Hudson.
Leather
Sculptural Modern Twin Pedestal Desk in Exotic Solid Wood by Costantini, Andre
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Andre Sculptural Modern Twin Pedestal Desk in Exotic Solid Wood from Costantini Named after the eponymous artist, the Andre Desk's rectilinear form allows nature's beauty to take c...
Wood
Late Victorian Burl Walnut Cushion Curve Pedestal Desk Brown Leather Surface
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original circa 1900 late Victorian burl walnut with brown leather writing surface pedestal desk made by Withy Grove Stores LTD Manche...
Walnut
Sublime Antique Hardwood Pedestal Desk with Green Leather Writing Slope Drawer
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this extremely high quality hand made Victorian Mahogany pedestal desk with green leather top and hidden writing slope middle drawer A very goo...
Leather, Hardwood
FULLY RESTORED MILITARY CAMPAIGN TWIN PEDESTAL DESK WiTH BROWN LEATHER TOP
By Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London We are delighted to offer for sale this Fully Restored Bevan Funnell Military Campaign Twin Pedestal Desk. It is a stunning example of classic design and met...
Leather, Hardwood
$23,967 / item
George III Style Walnut Pedestal Desk – Leather Top
By Jonathan Charles
Located in Westwood, NJ
Made from walnut, the desk has a balanced pedestal shape and a tan leather writing surface, giving it a warm look and a practical workspace for a study or executive office.
Leather, Wood
English Antique Campaign Ebonized Pedestal Desk, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
The desk is organized with a central frieze drawer flanked by thin drawers in the upper over banks of drawers in each pedestal, all retaining their original drawer boxes with visible...
Brass
$6,800 / item
Iconoclast Solid Walnut Pedestal Desk by Izm Design
By Izm Design
Located in Edmonton, Alberta
Make a statement with this pedestal table (or desk). The pedestal base allows chairs to be positioned wherever you need with ample leg room.
Wood
$8,150 / item
Iconoclast Solid Wood Pedestal Desk by Izm Design
By Izm Design
Located in Edmonton, Alberta
Make a statement with this power desk. The pedestal base allows your chair to be positioned wherever you need with ample leg room.
Wood
$2,401Sale Price|20% Off
Brights of Nettlebed, Stunning Double Side Pedestal Desk
By Brights of Nettlebed
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this beautiful and well made partners desk , it is double side , the front has eight drawers , the double side sims to have the same formation however th...
Brass
1920's Spanish Secretaire Pine Work Pedestal Desk
Located in Miami, FL
Charming old Spanish pine desk with great details the desk has nine drawers. The finish has been left natural so it has a lot of character. The piece will be restorer for a perfect...
Pine
Fine French Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk with Gilt Bronze Ormolu Mounts c1880
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
A large and impressive 19th century French pedestal desk, crafted in beautifully figured burr walnut and mounted with finely cast gilt bronze ormolu.
Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Single Pedestal Desk by Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Highland, IN
The desktop cantilevers from the pedestal and is supported by a single conical leg.
Wood
Cees Braakman Teak Double Pedestal Desk for Pastoe, 1960s
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by Pastoe in the 1960s, this Cees Braakman desk features a floating teak top that extends beyond the drawer pedestals on both sides, creating a clean horizontal profile.
Metal, Aluminum
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fine and very rare antique Victorian burr walnut twin pedestal partners desk, Circa 1860 in date. It is made from fabulous burr walnut, the rectangular top with a fabul...
Walnut
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN FULLY STAMPED MORRIS & CO CIRCA 1880 SATiNWOOD PEDESTAL DESK
By Morris & Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and important original fully stamped Morris & Co Satinwood Victorian pedestal desk with galle...
Satinwood
Antique Swedish Wide Curly Birch Pedestal Desk, Circa 1820-1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish pedestal curly birch desk, circa 1820-40. This antique desk from Sweden features a four foot long, rectangular-shaped top which overhangs the apron below that houses three ...
Birch
MMG Single Pedestal Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A compact single pedestal office desk with slim pen drawer and pullout shelf in enameled steel, having a satin chrome frame and a white laminate top.
Laminate
Danish Mid Century Modern Petit Single Pedestal Desk Two Drawers
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut single pedestal two drawers small desk or writing table.
Walnut
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquered Double Pedestal Desk, 1950s
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern double pedestal executive writing desk By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Solid black and white lacquered birch,...
Brass
A Victorian Oak Pedestal Desk by Deighton & Dunthorne, 320 High Holborn, London.
Located in London, GB
The upper section comprises a central drawer flanked by two smaller drawers. Below, the twin pedestals each contain three graduated drawers. The entire piece stands on a smart plint...
Leather, Oak, Pine
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquer Double Pedestal Desk and Chair
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern double pedestal executive writing desk and spindle back chair By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Solid bla...
Brass
A beautiful 19th century Georgian walnut leather top desk .
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine burled walnut leather two pedestal desk . Leather top .
Leather, Walnut
Victorian Rosewood & Marquetry Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian Rosewood Marquetry Pedestal Desk Item Code: S27-634A A fine quality Victorian pedestal desk, beautifully constructed in richly figured rosewood and extensively decorated wi...
Rosewood
Price Upon Request
Fine French Mid-Century Lacquered Desk by Raphael
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Raphael (Raphael Raffel, 1912-2000) Rare Beka lacquer pedestal desk with three drawers, a black lacquered base and bronze details.
Bronze
Vanity or Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A solid wood double pedestal desk or vanity with demi-lune curve to accomodate seating and vertically stacked dowel drawer pulls.
Vanity or Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A solid wood double pedestal desk or vanity with demilune curve to accommodate seating and vertically stacked dowel drawer pulls.
Wood
Modernist Desk by John Van Koert for Drexel, 1960s
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A boldly angled modernist single pedestal desk having a distinctive raised gallery with sliding doors and a warm dark grey leather surface.
Brass
$5,185Sale Price|21% Off
Oak Art Deco Desk with Bronze Handles
By Abbess
Located in London, GB
A freestanding oak Art Deco style pedestal desk with bronze handles by Abbess. Each pedestal having one writing slide over four drawers with bronze handles, the top drawer on each...
Bronze
Iconic Black & Silver Art Deco Muller Chrysler Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Super iconic classic line Muller Chrysler executive desk by Muller Mobelfrabrikation. Double pedestal desk known for its high quality handmade construction of hand welded sheet stee...
Metal, Steel
Scandinavian birch Art Deco pedestal writing desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian birch art deco pedestal desk circa 1930. We are pleased to offer this stunning Swedish birch desk from the art deco period, comprising of 3 sections, writing surface an...
Birch, 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.
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