Ralph Lauren Trestle Desk
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Evergreen, CO
beautiful desk by Ralph Lauren Home features a plank top raised on wooden trestle legs. The top is comprised
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Wood
Ralph Lauren Writing Desk
RALPH LAUREN SIGNED & STAMPED MADE IN ITALY LEATHER & MAPLE WRiTING TABLE DESK
$13,581
H 29.93 in W 56.5 in D 27.56 in
RALPH LAUREN SIGNED & STAMPED MADE IN ITALY LEATHER & MAPLE WRiTING TABLE DESK
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, highly collectable, hand made in Italy Leather strapped and Maple writing table or desk Please note the
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Art Deco Desk / Vanity
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dark brown mahogany wood desk with Art Deco hardware. Attributed to Ralph Lauren for office or
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20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
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Mahogany
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Ralph Lauren Table
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Sagaponack, NY
table/desk
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Metal
Art Deco Ralph Lauren Paris One Fifth White Lacquered Writing Desk
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H 36.25 in W 62.75 in D 32.75 in
Art Deco Ralph Lauren Paris One Fifth White Lacquered Writing Desk
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is fantastic Art Deco style Ralph Lauren writing desk in white lacquer and nickel. The desk
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Walnut
Ralph Lauren Style Black Lacquer and Lucite Executive Writing Table Desk
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic custom made desk made to closely replicate a Ralph Lauren but with some slight
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Silver Leaf
Ralph Lauren One Fifth Paris Desk
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Ralph Lauren one fifth Paris 3 drawer laquered desk with a leather top writing surface and chrome
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20th Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Ralph Lauren Ebonized and Bronze Desk
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Manhasset, NY
Ebonized desk with bronze mounts in the mid-century modern style by Ralph Lauren. Bronze sabots
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H 28.25 in W 36 in D 24 in
Ralph Lauren "ZITA" Sidetable or Desk by Allison Palladin for Ralph Lauren
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Plainview, NY
Ralph Lauren "ZITA" side table or desk by Allison Palladin for Ralph Lauren. The Zita side table by
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Sublime Ralph Lauren Cannes French Bureau Plat Desk Writing Table French Finish
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H 30.32 in W 54.34 in D 28.15 in
Sublime Ralph Lauren Cannes French Bureau Plat Desk Writing Table French Finish
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
looks 200 years old from new, The desk has the original gold engraved Ralph Lauren furniture stamp
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Ralph Lauren Off-White Paris One Fifth Writing Desk with Black Leather
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H 30.5 in W 62.75 in D 32 in
Ralph Lauren Off-White Paris One Fifth Writing Desk with Black Leather
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
. There will be times when additional patience will be necessary. This is a customized Ralph Lauren One
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Ralph Lauren Leather and Wood Desk
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Hudson, NY
Nice visible stitching and hardware. Signed on back leg. Has two drawers with leather pulls. Top has been recently polished.
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Ralph Lauren Bauhaus Inspired Desk in Wenge, Chrome and Leather
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Peabody, MA
A Bauhaus inspired design in wenge with tubular chrome framework and a leather insert top by Ralph
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Hollywood Regency Style Ralph Lauren One Fifth Paris Ebony Chrome & Leather Desk
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H 30.5 in W 62.75 in D 31.5 in
Hollywood Regency Style Ralph Lauren One Fifth Paris Ebony Chrome & Leather Desk
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Manhasset, NY
One fifth Paris desk by Ralph Lauren-Black lacquered with chrome accents. Stamped Ralph Lauren an
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Hollywood Regency Style Ralph Lauren One Fifth Paris Ebony Chrome & Leather Desk
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H 30.5 in W 62.75 in D 31.5 in
Hollywood Regency Style Ralph Lauren One Fifth Paris Ebony Chrome & Leather Desk
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Manhasset, NY
One Fifth Paris desk by Ralph Lauren-black lacquered with chrome accents. Stamped Ralph Lauren an
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Ralph Lauren Hollywood Regency Style Parchment Cannes Desk in Louis XV Fashion
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H 30.5 in W 56 in D 28.25 in
Ralph Lauren Hollywood Regency Style Parchment Cannes Desk in Louis XV Fashion
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Manhasset, NY
Designed by Ralph Lauren, this beautiful Louis XV desk will carry grace and traditional style into
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Vintage Ralph Lauren Desk
Located in Hanover, MA
Smart, sleek and imposing, this art deco style desk by Ralph Lauren is in superb condition.
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Beech
Square Frame Legs Rosewood Mid-Century Modern Writing Table Desk
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rockaway, NJ
One drawer rosewood recessed frame leg work writing table desk.
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Ralph Lauren Art Deco Fashioned Mahogany Writing Desk
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Manhasset, NY
A fine custom quality Ralph Lauren Art Deco fashioned mahogany writing desk. A wonderful desk by
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Highbridge desk / trestle table by Ralph Lauren Home
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sleek classic form has been updated with a modern sensibility by Ralph Lauren. Stainless steel
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British Colonial Style Bamboo and Canvas Desk
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Palm Beach, FL
top, sides, front, and back., attributed to Ralph Lauren.The drawer fronts are paneled with bamboo and
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La Boheme Black Lacquer Louis XV RALPH LAUREN Office Desk
Located in North York, ON
Here we have a beautiful writing desk by Ralph Lauren. Made by the expert craftsmen at EJ Victor
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Handsome Mahogany and Leather Ralph Lauren Writing Desk
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Hopewell, NJ
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Ralph Lauren Brook Street Desk
By Ralph Lauren
Located in North York, ON
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Black Ralph Lauren One Fifth Paris Bureau Plat Writing Table Desk
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Ralph Lauren one fifth Paris 3-drawer writing desk with steel accents.
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Designer Ralph Lauren One Fifth Paris Bureau Plat Writing Table Desk
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H 30.32 in W 62.8 in D 32.68 in
Designer Ralph Lauren One Fifth Paris Bureau Plat Writing Table Desk
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
plat Writing table with leather top I have around 40 pieces of new Ralph Lauren furniture now in
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Early Vintage Ralph Lauren Campaign Desk
By Ralph Lauren
Located in North Miami, FL
A Classic and masculine Ralph Lauren mahogany campaign desk which sits atop an X-base with brass
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High Gloss Black Lacquer One Fifth Paris Office Writing Desk by Ralph Lauren
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H 30 in W 62.5 in D 31.5 in
High Gloss Black Lacquer One Fifth Paris Office Writing Desk by Ralph Lauren
By Ralph Lauren
Located in North York, ON
This 1920s inspired French desk features high gloss polished black lacquer and a gorgeous leather
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Ralph Lauren One Fifths Paris Desk, Parchment Colored
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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French Art Deco Style Rosewood Desk by Ralph Lauren
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Art Deco style rosewood desk by Ralph Lauren, American, circa 2000s. Beautifully grained
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Ralph Lauren Henredon Beekman Bedside Table Mahogany Round Drum Desk Modern
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Dayton, OH
Henredon for Ralph Lauren Beekman Bedside Table 1800-06. Features a blend of traditional and
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Hollywood Regency Style Ralph Lauren One Fifth Paris Ebony and Chrome Desk
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H 30.5 in W 62.75 in D 31.5 in
Hollywood Regency Style Ralph Lauren One Fifth Paris Ebony and Chrome Desk
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Manhasset, NY
One fifth Paris desk by Ralph Lauren-black lacquered with chrome accents. Stamped Ralph Lauren an
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Hollywood Regency Style Ralph Lauren One Fifth Paris Ebony Chrome & Leather Desk
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H 30.5 in W 62.75 in D 31.5 in
Hollywood Regency Style Ralph Lauren One Fifth Paris Ebony Chrome & Leather Desk
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Manhasset, NY
One Fifth Paris desk by Ralph Lauren-black lacquered with chrome accents. Stamped Ralph Lauren an
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SHOWROOM RALPH LAUREN STYLE CHROME AND GLASS SAW HoRSE CONSOLE TABLE DESK
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H 32.29 in W 59.06 in D 19.69 in
SHOWROOM RALPH LAUREN STYLE CHROME AND GLASS SAW HoRSE CONSOLE TABLE DESK
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London We are delighted to offer for sale this Stunning Ralph Lauren Style Glass On
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Ralph Lauren "Brook St "Ebonized Bureau Plat Desk w/Gilt Embossed Leather Top
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H 30.5 in W 69 in D 35.75 in
Ralph Lauren "Brook St "Ebonized Bureau Plat Desk w/Gilt Embossed Leather Top
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Miami, FL
Ralph Lauren "Brook St "Ebonized Bureau plat desk w/Gilt embossed leather top Offered for sale
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Original Vintage Ralph Lauren Stitched Leather Desk by EJ Victor
By E. J. Victor, Ralph Lauren
Located in North Miami, FL
The Ralph Lauren name is synonymous with a classic traditional furniture style that contains an
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Steel
1992 Rare Ralph Lauren Canvas & Faux Bamboo Brass Campaign Writing Desk
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H 31 in W 73.5 in D 36 in
1992 Rare Ralph Lauren Canvas & Faux Bamboo Brass Campaign Writing Desk
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer the Canvas Writing Desk, circa 1992, from the esteemed early
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Louis XV Style Bureau Plat by Ralph Lauren
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Black lacquer bureau plat with ruby red leather top by Ralph Lauren Home.
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Sublime Ralph Lauren Cannes French Bureau Plat Desk & Office Chair Part of Suite
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H 31.11 in W 57.09 in D 28.55 in
Sublime Ralph Lauren Cannes French Bureau Plat Desk & Office Chair Part of Suite
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning near perfect condition Ralph Lauren Cannes French
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Black Lacquer Leather Top Writing Office Ralph Lauren Desk
Located in North York, ON
This sophisticated desk made by Ralph Lauren came to ask last week from North Carolina. It
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Hide-Covered Chrome X-Frame Writing Desk Console with Drawers
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Miami, FL
Hide-covered chrome x-frame writing desk console with drawers. Offered for sale is a 21st
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Ralph Lauren Highbridge Sawhorse Desk Base, Pair
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Geneva, IL
Set of Ralph Lauren Highbridge polished stainless steel sawhorse desk legs in excellent condition
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Ebonized Desk by Lauren Ralph Lauren
By Ralph Lauren
Located in New London, CT
Very unique deco-like desk with lots of storage and even more presence! Made from ebony stained oak
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Ralph Lauren Lacquer Leather Top Writing Table Desk, Property of Tommy Hilfiger
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H 31.5 in W 56 in D 28 in
Ralph Lauren Lacquer Leather Top Writing Table Desk, Property of Tommy Hilfiger
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Pasadena, CA
Classic Ralph Lauren lacquered leather top writing table desk with gilded bronze. From private
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La Boheme Desk
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This black lacquer, three-drawer desk includes a ruby leather inset top with gold tooling, brass
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the ralph lauren writing desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and animal skin, every ralph lauren writing desk was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a ralph lauren writing desk, we have 15 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer ralph lauren writing desk, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A ralph lauren writing desk, designed in the Hollywood Regency, Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. E. J. Victor each produced at least one beautiful ralph lauren writing desk that is worth considering.
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A ralph lauren writing desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,800, while the lowest priced sells for $2,200 and the highest can go for as much as $14,850.
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.
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