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18th Century French Primitive Pine Dining Table / Desk with a Drawer
Located in Odense, DK
yet practical element. This trestle table is ideal as a writing desk, a dining table, or as a console
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Primitive Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

18th Century French Primitive Pine Dining Table / Desk with a Drawer
18th Century French Primitive Pine Dining Table / Desk with a Drawer

18th Century French Primitive Pine Dining Table / Desk with a Drawer

$3,200
H 28.75 in W 63 in D 33.08 in
Agnes Desk or Writing Table Made from Reclaimed Pine (custom)
By Petersen Antiques
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This custom desk or writing table is made from reclaimed pine with one large drawer that can be
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2010s American Primitive Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Agnes Desk or Writing Table Made from Reclaimed Pine (custom)
Agnes Desk or Writing Table Made from Reclaimed Pine (custom)

Agnes Desk or Writing Table Made from Reclaimed Pine (custom)

$9,000 / item
H 30 in W 42 in D 17.5 in
Antique Primitive Colonial Pine Wood 1 Drawer Work Table Desk w/ Backsplash
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Antique Primitive Colonial Pine Wood 1 Drawer Work Table Desk w/ Backsplash. Circa Late 19th Century
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Antique Primitive Colonial Pine Wood 1 Drawer Work Table Desk w/ Backsplash
Antique Primitive Colonial Pine Wood 1 Drawer Work Table Desk w/ Backsplash

Antique Primitive Colonial Pine Wood 1 Drawer Work Table Desk w/ Backsplash

$1,650
H 36 in W 44 in D 22 in
Primitive Antique Varnished Chestnut Lift Top Child Desk Secretary w/Bench NICE!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Primitive Antique Varnished Chestnut Lift Top Child Desk Secretary w/Bench NICE!
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20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chestnut

Primitive Antique Varnished Chestnut Lift Top Child Desk Secretary w/Bench NICE!
Primitive Antique Varnished Chestnut Lift Top Child Desk Secretary w/Bench NICE!

Primitive Antique Varnished Chestnut Lift Top Child Desk Secretary w/Bench NICE!

$2,200
H 29.5 in W 28 in D 21 in
17th C Style Italian Rustic Primitive Reclaimed Wood Farmhouse Table To Order
Located in Encinitas, CA
Primitivo rustic refectory style desk table: Our “Primitivo” desk and table line; rustic
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Primitive Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Fir, Reclaimed Wood

17th C Style Italian Rustic Primitive Reclaimed Wood Farmhouse Table To Order
17th C Style Italian Rustic Primitive Reclaimed Wood Farmhouse Table To Order

17th C Style Italian Rustic Primitive Reclaimed Wood Farmhouse Table To Order

$7,800 / item
H 30 in W 60 in D 30 in
Rustic Primitive Working Bench, France, Early 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic working bench that exudes a raw, handcrafted charm, showcasing the wear and patina from decades, if not centuries, of use. Made from solid, heavy wood, the bench features a st...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Rustic Primitive Working Bench, France, Early 19th Century
Rustic Primitive Working Bench, France, Early 19th Century

Rustic Primitive Working Bench, France, Early 19th Century

$4,850
H 32.29 in W 6.7 in D 39.38 in
Antique Rustic Colonial Cherry Walnut Tall Schoolmasters Desk Stand Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Rustic Colonial Cherry Walnut Tall Schoolmasters Desk Stand Table. Item featured has a lift
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Antique 19th Century Primitive Desks and Writing Tables

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Cherry

Antique Rustic Colonial Cherry Walnut Tall Schoolmasters Desk Stand Table
Antique Rustic Colonial Cherry Walnut Tall Schoolmasters Desk Stand Table

Antique Rustic Colonial Cherry Walnut Tall Schoolmasters Desk Stand Table

$895
H 37 in W 36 in D 29 in
Custom Primitive Saint Anthony Table by Dos Gallos Studio
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom walnut dining table or desk with X-stretchers. Narrow profile. 1inch thick top. Can be made
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21st Century and Contemporary American Spanish Colonial Desks and Writin...

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Walnut

Custom Primitive Saint Anthony Table by Dos Gallos Studio
Custom Primitive Saint Anthony Table by Dos Gallos Studio

Custom Primitive Saint Anthony Table by Dos Gallos Studio

$15,015 / item
H 30 in W 84 in D 40 in
1890-1910 Oak Writing Table, Arts & Crafts, Norway / Denmark
Located in Skien, NO
Primitive antique writing desk/office table, handcrafted in Norway / Denmark between 1890-1910, is
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Antique Late 19th Century Danish Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

1890-1910 Oak Writing Table, Arts & Crafts, Norway / Denmark
1890-1910 Oak Writing Table, Arts & Crafts, Norway / Denmark

1890-1910 Oak Writing Table, Arts & Crafts, Norway / Denmark

$4,400 Sale Price
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H 31.11 in W 51.58 in D 24.02 in
Antique New Mexican Table/ Chair From J. Sykes
Located in Bridgeport, CT
antique writing set including a desk with a thin plank top over a simple frame, accompanied by a wood
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Antique 19th Century American Primitive Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique New Mexican Table/ Chair From J. Sykes
Antique New Mexican Table/ Chair From J. Sykes

Antique New Mexican Table/ Chair From J. Sykes

$1,295 / set
H 24.25 in W 41.5 in D 25.5 in

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19th century American Primitive Writing Desk
Located in Savannah, GA
American Primitive that was crudely made with square nails and iron hinges. All original in as
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Antique 1850s American Primitive Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pine

19th century American Primitive Writing Desk
19th century American Primitive Writing Desk

19th century American Primitive Writing Desk

H 11 in W 23.75 in D 19.5 in
Primitive Antique Early American Cherry Slant Top Writing School Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
A charming 19th century slant top writing desk. Made from cherry with turned legs leading to peg
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Antique 19th Century American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry

Primitive Antique Early American Cherry Slant Top Writing School Desk
Primitive Antique Early American Cherry Slant Top Writing School Desk

Primitive Antique Early American Cherry Slant Top Writing School Desk

H 32 in W 27 in D 37 in
Primitive Antique Early American Pine Slant Top Writing Desk Country Farmhouse
Located in Dayton, OH
American pine slant top writing desk, circa 19th century. Features an aged distressed patina. Great
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Antique 19th Century Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Primitive Antique Early American Pine Slant Top Writing Desk Country Farmhouse
Primitive Antique Early American Pine Slant Top Writing Desk Country Farmhouse

Primitive Antique Early American Pine Slant Top Writing Desk Country Farmhouse

H 35 in W 25 in D 38 in
Primitive Swedish Writing Table in Oak
Located in Nashville, TN
Primitive Swedish writing table in oak. Original black paint on the top, which opens for storage.
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Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables

Primitive Swedish Writing Table in Oak
Primitive Swedish Writing Table in Oak

Primitive Swedish Writing Table in Oak

H 33 in W 48 in D 30 in
Vintage Rustic Solid Pine Writing Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous primitive rustic pine writing desk. The desk features solid wood construction and
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Mid-20th Century American Primitive Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Vintage Rustic Solid Pine Writing Desk
Vintage Rustic Solid Pine Writing Desk

Vintage Rustic Solid Pine Writing Desk

H 30 in W 39.25 in L 30 in
Primitive Children's School Desk
Located in Culver City, CA
Wonderful early bank of desks with individual flip up storage.
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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Primitive Children's School Desk
Primitive Children's School Desk

Primitive Children's School Desk

H 31 in W 118 in D 16 in
Tall White Primitive Desk
Located in Culver City, CA
An early standing desk, with worn white paint and original brass hardware. Made in France circa
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Antique 1870s French Country Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Tall White Primitive Desk
Tall White Primitive Desk

Tall White Primitive Desk

H 42 in W 67 in D 29 in
Primitive Console / Desk, France 1790
Located in Culver City, CA
Primitive Console / Desk France, 1790 Composed of oak, with drawer on each end. 42"L x 24"d x 27"h
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Antique 1790s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Primitive Console / Desk, France 1790
Primitive Console / Desk, France 1790

Primitive Console / Desk, France 1790

H 27 in W 42 in D 24 in
Antique Pine Wood Primitive Desk, Spain
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Antique pine wood desk with a large drawer. From Spain. Circa 1820s. Excellent patina. Perfect for
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Antique 1820s Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

Antique Pine Wood Primitive Desk, Spain
Antique Pine Wood Primitive Desk, Spain

Antique Pine Wood Primitive Desk, Spain

H 29.73 in W 53.75 in D 27.96 in
18th Century Spanish Wooden Folding Table/ Writing Desk
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful Spanish table with an iron support. This table has a simple and straightforward design, and the support beneath it scrolls from one side to other beneath. As you can see on...
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Primitive Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

18th Century Spanish Wooden Folding Table/ Writing Desk
18th Century Spanish Wooden Folding Table/ Writing Desk

18th Century Spanish Wooden Folding Table/ Writing Desk

H 30.71 in W 48.43 in D 28.94 in
Original Rustic & Primitive Petite French Writing Table w/Drawer
Located in Chicago, IL
Spectacular original early 18th century French writing table with drawer. Oozing with charm and
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Antique 1780s French Country Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Original Rustic & Primitive Petite French Writing Table w/Drawer
Original Rustic & Primitive Petite French Writing Table w/Drawer

Original Rustic & Primitive Petite French Writing Table w/Drawer

H 28.25 in W 34 in D 23 in
Primitive / Country Style Wooden School Desk / Table
Located in Oakville, CT
Antique Primitive country / farm style wooden desk / school table with a single drawer. Incredible
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Early 20th Century American Country Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Primitive / Country Style Wooden School Desk / Table
Primitive / Country Style Wooden School Desk / Table

Primitive / Country Style Wooden School Desk / Table

H 28 in W 31.25 in D 22.25 in
Late 18th Century French Primitive Slanted School Desk
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
A late 18th century French primitive slanted school desk. Featuring its original dry scraped paint
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Antique Late 18th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Late 18th Century French Primitive Slanted School Desk
Late 18th Century French Primitive Slanted School Desk

Late 18th Century French Primitive Slanted School Desk

H 30.71 in W 33.08 in D 17.72 in
Contemporary Custom-made Primitve English Country Style Solid Oak Writing Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
-made solid oak desk designed in the English country manner. The desk is designbed to look antique with
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Early 2000s Unknown Primitive Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Contemporary Custom-made Primitve English Country Style Solid Oak Writing Desk
Contemporary Custom-made Primitve English Country Style Solid Oak Writing Desk

Contemporary Custom-made Primitve English Country Style Solid Oak Writing Desk

H 31 in W 62 in D 31 in
Early 20th c. Primitive Farmhouse Desk, c.1920-1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About A rustic primitive farmhouse desk with one drawer and metal pull. Painted wood on the bottom
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Early 20th Century Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Early 20th c. Primitive Farmhouse Desk, c.1920-1940
Early 20th c. Primitive Farmhouse Desk, c.1920-1940

Early 20th c. Primitive Farmhouse Desk, c.1920-1940

H 23 in W 49.25 in D 25.25 in
French 18th Century Solid Oak Writing Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
writing desk or display table. Be sure to view all the images to see the details of this wonderful table
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Antique 18th Century French Primitive Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

French 18th Century Solid Oak Writing Table
French 18th Century Solid Oak Writing Table

French 18th Century Solid Oak Writing Table

H 28.75 in W 49.13 in D 17 in
An Americana 19th Century Tavern Table/Desk
Located in Bellport, NY
A one drawer early 19th century pine wood desk/table. Original iron casters on feet, seats four
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Antique 19th Century American Primitive Desks and Writing Tables

An Americana 19th Century Tavern Table/Desk
An Americana 19th Century Tavern Table/Desk

An Americana 19th Century Tavern Table/Desk

H 29 in W 50 in D 34 in
Antique American Gray Distress Painted 1 Drawer Small Work Table Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American gray distress painted one drawer small work table desk. Item features solid wood
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Early 20th Century North American Primitive Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique American Gray Distress Painted 1 Drawer Small Work Table Desk
Antique American Gray Distress Painted 1 Drawer Small Work Table Desk

Antique American Gray Distress Painted 1 Drawer Small Work Table Desk

H 26.5 in W 36 in D 17 in
Industrial Zinc Top Work Table
Located in Culver City, CA
Primitive work table with large pull out drawer, and original zinc top. Made in Italy circa 1790.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Primitive Desks and Writing Tables

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Zinc

Industrial Zinc Top Work Table
Industrial Zinc Top Work Table

Industrial Zinc Top Work Table

H 31.5 in W 44.5 in D 30.5 in
Primitive Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Primitive American style wood desk fronted by a single drawer and sits on square legs. Distressed
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20th Century American Primitive Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Primitive Desk
Primitive Desk

Primitive Desk

H 30 in W 48 in D 20 in
Americana Rustic Primitive Pine Desk/Table
Located in Malibu, CA
Primitive pine writing desk, with a small center drawer. Roomy surface with natural wear to the
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20th Century Primitive Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Americana Rustic Primitive Pine Desk/Table
Americana Rustic Primitive Pine Desk/Table

Americana Rustic Primitive Pine Desk/Table

H 30.5 in W 42.5 in D 24.25 in
Primitive Painted Desk
Located in Culver City, CA
Two-drawer desk in worn period finish with remnants of the original paint.    
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Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Primitive Painted Desk
Primitive Painted Desk

Primitive Painted Desk

H 29.5 in W 47 in D 33.5 in
Swedish Primitive Country Desk
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Primitive Country Desk, Its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints
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Antique 1870s Swedish Country Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Swedish Primitive Country Desk
Swedish Primitive Country Desk

Swedish Primitive Country Desk

H 30 in W 45 in D 25 in
Primitive Hand Crafted Writing Desk in Pine, Made by a Swedish Carpenter, 1800s
Located in Odense, DK
This primitive desk, hailing from 19th-century Sweden, reflects the rustic charm and simplicity of
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Primitive Hand Crafted Writing Desk in Pine, Made by a Swedish Carpenter, 1800s
Primitive Hand Crafted Writing Desk in Pine, Made by a Swedish Carpenter, 1800s

Primitive Hand Crafted Writing Desk in Pine, Made by a Swedish Carpenter, 1800s

H 28.55 in W 38.59 in D 29.53 in
Antique Pine Wood American Primitive Flip Storage Work Plantation Desk Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique pine wood American primitive flip storage work plantation desk table. Item features
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Antique 19th Century North American Primitive Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Antique Pine Wood American Primitive Flip Storage Work Plantation Desk Table
Antique Pine Wood American Primitive Flip Storage Work Plantation Desk Table

Antique Pine Wood American Primitive Flip Storage Work Plantation Desk Table

H 35 in W 26 in D 23.5 in
Primitive Aged Writing Desk, 1930's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rustic wooden table features a beautifully timeworn patina that speaks to its rich history and authentic charm. Its aged surface reveals subtle imperfections and character marks...
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Desks

Materials

Wood

Primitive Aged Writing Desk, 1930's
Primitive Aged Writing Desk, 1930's

Primitive Aged Writing Desk, 1930's

H 31.5 in W 35.5 in D 18 in
1860s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi low writing desk primitive coffee table
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
From Tohoku area, Japan. This antique low writing desk is a product of late Edo era. estimate from
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Cypress

1860s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi low writing desk primitive coffee table
1860s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi low writing desk primitive coffee table

1860s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi low writing desk primitive coffee table

H 10.04 in W 37.8 in D 14.57 in
1860s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi urushi low writing desk primitive tea table
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
156 to 159 years-old antique low writing desk with 2 drawers. product of Keio period (1865-1868
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Wood

1860s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi urushi low writing desk primitive tea table
1860s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi urushi low writing desk primitive tea table

1860s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi urushi low writing desk primitive tea table

H 11.22 in W 36.81 in D 13.66 in
Antique Mahogany Dovetailed Officer's Writing or Desk Box
Located in Doylestown, PA
Antique mahogany writing/correspondence box with dovetail construction, circa late 19th century. A
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Antique Late 19th Century Primitive Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Antique Mahogany Dovetailed Officer's Writing or Desk Box
Antique Mahogany Dovetailed Officer's Writing or Desk Box

Antique Mahogany Dovetailed Officer's Writing or Desk Box

H 8.75 in W 14 in D 10 in
19th Century Five Drawer Wooden Writing Desk
Located in New Rochelle, NY
American primitive 19th century wooden writing desk with five deep set keyhole drawers that go the
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Antique 19th Century American Primitive Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Five Drawer Wooden Writing Desk
19th Century Five Drawer Wooden Writing Desk

19th Century Five Drawer Wooden Writing Desk

H 30 in W 59 in D 39.5 in
Primitive Teak Desk/Work Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Bleached Teak made from recycled wood. Single drawer with divider and wood pulls. Stretcher base on sides and crossbar.
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Desks and Writing Tables

Primitive Teak Desk/Work Table
Primitive Teak Desk/Work Table

Primitive Teak Desk/Work Table

H 30 in Dm 32 in
Primitive compact dining table or desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W46 D38.5 H30.5 KC23.5 Vintage aged solid wood compact dining table or desk. Surface has great
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Vintage 1940s Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Primitive compact dining table or desk
Primitive compact dining table or desk

Primitive compact dining table or desk

H 30.5 in W 46 in D 38.5 in
Wooden Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wooden Desk
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Antique 1890s American Primitive Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Wooden Desk
Wooden Desk

Wooden Desk

H 30.5 in W 38 in D 27 in
Spanish Primitive Single Drawer Work Table (reference # PAR49)
Located in San Francisco, CA
Extremely primitive and rare piece of pine. These pieces usually do not survive because of soft
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

Spanish Primitive Single Drawer Work Table (reference # PAR49)
Spanish Primitive Single Drawer Work Table (reference # PAR49)

Spanish Primitive Single Drawer Work Table (reference # PAR49)

H 30 in W 71 in D 25.5 in
Early Primitive Desk with Original Paint
Located in Southampton, NY
Primitive desk with a lift top retains it's original paint and aged patina. Late 18th century
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Antique 18th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Early Primitive Desk with Original Paint
Early Primitive Desk with Original Paint

Early Primitive Desk with Original Paint

H 34 in W 37 in D 22 in
19th Century Primitive Americana Pine Desk
Located in Summerland, CA
19th century primitive Americana pine desk. Slightly slant top opens to storage below with cubby
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Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

19th Century Primitive Americana Pine Desk
19th Century Primitive Americana Pine Desk

19th Century Primitive Americana Pine Desk

H 42 in W 37.5 in D 29 in

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Located in New York, NY
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Karl Springer Mid - Century 1980's Lucite and Brass Smoked Glass Coffee Table.
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Karl Springer Mid - Century 1980's Lucite and Brass Smoked Glass Coffee Table.

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H 17 in W 60 in D 40 in
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Vintage Italian Neoclassical / Regency Style Low Walnut Marble Top Curule X-Frame Accent Side Table. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 15.5" H x 25" W x 19.5" D.
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Side Tables

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Italian Neoclassical Style Low Marble Top Curule X-Frame Accent Side Table
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Italian Neoclassical Style Low Marble Top Curule X-Frame Accent Side Table

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H 15.5 in W 25 in D 19.5 in
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Large French Antique Louis XV Carrara Marble Fireplace Mantel
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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Vintage Bentwood Rattan Hollywood Regency Fan Back Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Vintage Bentwood Rattan Hollywood Regency Fan Back Dining Chairs - Set of 4

Vintage Bentwood Rattan Hollywood Regency Fan Back Dining Chairs - Set of 4

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H 36 in W 21 in D 22 in
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Mid-20th Century Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

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Wrought Iron

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H 29 in W 54 in D 30 in
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Located in Leicester, GB
A beautiful English antique pitch pine console table with drawers. The console table has attractive slim, turned legs and beautiful dark wood knob handles on the deep drawers. An ele...
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English Antique Pitch Pine Console Table / Provincial Desk with Drawers
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17th Century Italian Milano Renaissance Period Bone Ivory Ebony Tabletop Cabinet
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17th Century Italian Milano Renaissance Period Bone Ivory Ebony Tabletop Cabinet

$9,500
H 17.5 in W 21.125 in D 12 in
Audoux Minet Rope lounge Chair for Vibo Vesoul, France 1930's
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Mediterranean Design Rope Lounge Chair. Designed by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet for Vibo Vesoul. Made in France, 1930's / 40's period. Curved bentwood darker stained wooden f...
Category

Vintage 1930s French Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Audoux Minet Rope lounge Chair for Vibo Vesoul, France 1930's
Audoux Minet Rope lounge Chair for Vibo Vesoul, France 1930's

Audoux Minet Rope lounge Chair for Vibo Vesoul, France 1930's

$4,281 Sale Price
20% Off
H 28.35 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in
19th Century Country English Provincial Pine Dresser Console Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Beautifully weathered 19th century country English provincial dresser base or console table crafted from pine. The table is fronted by three large storage drawers above a serpentine ...
Category

Antique 19th Century English Country Console Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Country English Provincial Pine Dresser Console Table
19th Century Country English Provincial Pine Dresser Console Table

19th Century Country English Provincial Pine Dresser Console Table

$3,800
H 30 in W 54 in D 19.5 in
Art Deco Double Bed
Located in Barnstaple, GB
We are proud to offer you this beautiful Art Deco Double Bed dating to circa 1930. The headboard and footboard have beautiful bookpaged figured walnut veneers which are a gorgeous wa...
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Double Bed
Art Deco Double Bed

Art Deco Double Bed

$2,595
H 45 in W 54 in D 78.5 in
Mid century Danish Modern Magic Box Desk in Teak by Mummenthaler & Meier
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century teak closable locking teak writing desk called the "Magic Box", designed by Swiss Mummenthaler and Meier. The piece closes completely and can be key-locked to protect all...
Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Mid century Danish Modern Magic Box Desk in Teak by Mummenthaler & Meier
Mid century Danish Modern Magic Box Desk in Teak by Mummenthaler & Meier

Mid century Danish Modern Magic Box Desk in Teak by Mummenthaler & Meier

$2,625 Sale Price
25% Off
H 45 in W 32 in D 22 in
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Primitive Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal primitive writing desk for your home. Each primitive writing desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, softwood and pine. There are 16 variations of the antique or vintage primitive writing desk you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer primitive writing desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right primitive writing desk, those designed in Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made primitive writing desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Dos Gallos Studio, Ken Petersen and Kiki van Eijk are consistently popular.

How Much is a Primitive Writing Desk?

A primitive writing desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,825, while the lowest priced sells for $495 and the highest can go for as much as $36,610.

Finding the Right Desks-writing-tables for You

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.

Questions About Primitive Writing Desk
  • What is a writing desk?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.

  • What is a writing desk with drawers called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A writing desk with drawers is also called a secretary. It is a desk with drawers, one of which can be pushed out and the front of the desk lowered to create a flat writing surface. These writing desks have been made in a variety of styles over the years. Shop for a variety of writing tables with drawers on 1stDibs.
  • What is a small writing desk called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A small writing table is also called a davenport table or davenport desk. They normally feature a sloped or inclined top attached with hinges to the back of the table. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage davenport desks.
  • What is an old-fashioned writing desk called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    What an old-fashioned writing desk is called varies by design. Pieces with drop-down fronts are secretary desks (these are typically made of two parts: a chest of drawers on the bottom and a hutch or cupboard with shelves on the top), while ones that rest on two pillars, cabinets or bookcases are pedestal desks. A desk with a small writing surface positioned in front of drawers and cubbies is a bureau à gradin. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of desks.
  • What was the term in French furniture for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.

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