With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the rattan writing desk you’re looking for. Frequently made of
natural fiber,
rattan and
wood, every rattan writing desk was constructed with great care. Find 84 options for an antique or vintage rattan writing desk now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer rattan writing desk, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each rattan writing desk bearing
Mid-Century Modern,
Art Deco or
Victorian hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made rattan writing desk over the years, but those crafted by
McGuire Furniture Company,
Louis Sognot and
Dal Vera are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
Vintage desks and writing tables span centuries of design. The writing table came first, a simple surface built for correspondence, while the drawered desk followed as record-keeping at home and in the office grew more demanding.
Styles to Know
Any desk at least 20 years old falls under this broader vintage category. If you want a tapered-leg, mid-century look specifically, browse mid-century modern desks; Louis XVI and Art Deco secretary desks bridge the writing-table and desk forms. A vintage table lamp adds task lighting to either.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Piece
Writing tables often carry little to no storage of their own, so a separate file cabinet or desk organizer may be worth planning for, alongside a close look at the surface dimensions against the space available. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and every purchase is covered by the 1stDibs Promise.