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19th century campaign Reading desk on later stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century campaign Reading desk on later stand.
Zebrawood with brass handles and toed leather
Category
Antique 1890s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Zebra Wood
Brass and Chrome Machine Age Bell Shade Reading Desk Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Machine Age brass and chrome bell shaped reading desk lamp. Measures: 13"H x 7" W x 11" D.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Chesterfield Tufted Green Leather Captains Directors Library Reading Desk Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely, Chesterfield buttoned green leather desk chair
Category
20th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 34.65 in W 21.46 in D 22.25 in
Contemporary Ceramic Table Lectern Reading Desk Glazed Earthenware Beige
By Xavier Mañosa, Apparatu
Located in Rubi, Catalunya
Handmade stoneware table lectern manufactured at the workshop of Apparatu in Barcelona. Different clay bodys are mixed with natural fibers like corn, straw, or heather straw. The pie...
Category
2010s Spanish Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Stoneware
H 5.91 in W 22.45 in D 7.49 in
Contemporary Ceramic Table Lectern Reading Desk Glazed Earthenware Caramell
By Xavier Mañosa, Apparatu
Located in Rubi, Catalunya
Handmade stoneware table lectern manufactured at the workshop of Apparatu in Barcelona. Different clay bodys are mixed with natural fibers like corn, straw, or heather straw. The pie...
Category
2010s Spanish Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Stoneware
H 7.49 in W 11.23 in D 7.29 in
Contemporary Ceramic Table Lectern Reading Desk Glazed Earthenware Black
By Xavier Mañosa, Apparatu
Located in Rubi, Catalunya
Handmade stoneware table lectern manufactured at the workshop of Apparatu in Barcelona. Different clay bodys are mixed with natural fibers like corn, straw, or heather straw. The pie...
Category
2010s Spanish Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Stoneware
H 7.49 in W 11.23 in D 7.49 in
Contemporary Ceramic Table Lectern Reading Desk Caramel Glazed Earthenware
By Xavier Mañosa, Apparatu
Located in Rubi, Catalunya
Handmade stoneware lectern manufactured at the workshop of Apparatu in Barcelona. Different clay bodys are mixed with natural fibers like corn, straw, or heather straw. The pieces ar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Other Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware, Ceramic, Stoneware
H 3.94 in W 11.23 in D 7.49 in
Contemporary Ceramic Lectern Reading Desk Glazed Earthenware Deep Green modern
By Xavier Mañosa, Apparatu
Located in Rubi, Catalunya
standing desk or pedestal. Different clay bodys are mixed with natural fibers like corn, straw, or heather
Category
2010s Spanish Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Stoneware
H 33.86 in W 22.84 in D 7.49 in
Antique English Wooden Desk with Reading Stand
Located in London, GB
Antique English wooden desk with reading stand
Beautifully carved from wood, this Victorian
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Jean Louis Domecq JIelde French Modernist Industrial 3 Arms Reading Desk Lamp
By Jean Louis Domecq
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
3 arms Jielde lamp graphite reading lamp - French industrial lamp
Designed by Jean-Louis Domecq
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 55.11 in W 9.44 in D 9.44 in
Jean Louis Domecq Jielde Vintage French Industrial 3 Arms Reading Desk Lamp
By Jean Louis Domecq
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
3 arms Jielde lamp brushed- reading lamp - French industrial lamp
Designed by Jean-Louis Domecq
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 55.11 in W 9.44 in D 9.44 in
Koch & Lowy for OMI Silver Chrome Reading Desk Lamp, In Working Order, 1960s
By Koch & Lowy, OMI
Located in New York, NY
Stunning desk lamp/ reading lamp by Koch & Lowy, signed OMI. Features a pivoting chrome shade with
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
H 13 in W 14 in D 9.5 in
Fase Style Streamline White Enamel Metal Desk Lamp with Saucer Shade, 1940s
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Fase Style Machine Age All White reading desk lamp with white saucer shade. Featuring a White
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Streamlined Moderne Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Fine Period Sheraton Mahogany Reading Table
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Fine George III mahogany Sheraton reading table with adjustable stem and
drawer, circa 1795.
Category
Antique 1790s English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Pierre Jeanneret, Reading Table, ca 1961-62
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
This piece comes from the famous Chandigarh project in India, as when India gained independence in 1947, Nehru decided to commission a contemporary architect for the creation of the ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Fine George III Mahogany Reading Stand and Table
Located in New York, NY
The rectangular tilt-top of finely figured timber with removable reading ledge; raised on a turn
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Outstanding Quality Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Reading Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Edwardian inlaid mahogany reading table having a quality lift up
Category
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Other
Circa 1860 Adjustable Height Double-Sided Reading Table, English
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1860 adjustable height double sided reading table, English. Well figured mahogany. Nicely
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Adjustable Citronnier Wood Reading Table, England, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Adjustable citronnier wood reading table, England, late 19th century.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 29.53 in W 29.93 in D 15.75 in
19th C Regency English Mahogany Adjustable Reading Writing Table
Located in Savannah, GA
reading/writing table featuring an adjustable top over a substantial base support. Retains the original
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
19th Century Reading Table, Bedtable, High-Adjustable, England, Victorian c 1870
Located in Greven, DE
Antique bed and reading table
England
Mahogany
Victorian around 1870
Dimensions: height: 76-117
Category
Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 29.93 in W 35.83 in D 17.72 in
English Regency Mahogany Leather Reading Table with Flanking Candle Slides 1790
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Regency mahogany satinwood and ebony inlaid one drawer reading table with a ratcheted
Category
Antique 1790s English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 28.5 in W 27.5 in D 27.25 in
Woa Desk
Located in POLOP, ES
a strong symbology, based on the reading of symbols throughout history.
The purple color is a mix
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
ORIGIN 00008 Desk
By POLCHA
Located in PARIS, FR
This desk is the first piece of our work, Polcha, we wanted to work the materials in trompe l'oeil
Category
Vintage 1960s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Very Fine circa 1780 Georgian Mahogany Reading Table with Candle Slips & Slope
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
reading table with period candelabra slip trays
A very good looking and expertly crafted piece, most
Category
Antique 1780s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 27.56 in W 29.93 in D 19.69 in
Louis XV Style Reading Table Attributed to H. Dasson, France, Circa 1885
By Henry Dasson
Located in PARIS, FR
Charming Louis XV style reading table attributed to H. Dasson. It opens on one side by a
Category
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 28.35 in W 25.99 in D 16.74 in
Antique Widdicomb Desk Chippendale
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of
Category
Early 20th Century Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Christofle's 'The Hand of Destiny': Silver Palm Reading Paperweight and Booklet
By Christofle
Located in North Miami, FL
Christofle's 'The Hand of Destiny' package: silver palm reading paperweight and accompanying
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Paperweights
Materials
Sheet Metal, Metal, Silver, Silver Plate
H 2.56 in W 3.55 in D 0.2 in
French Partners Desk Louis XV
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Bronze
"Locust" Wood Desk by Alexandre Caldas
By Alexandre Caldas
Located in Geneve, CH
"Locust" Wood desk with "Nest" chair by Alexandre Caldas
Desk:
Width: 120 cm
Depth: 80 cm
Height
Category
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary 100x60-1 - White
Located in Berlin, BE
Fläpps Secretary (100x60-1). After work, this fully-grown desk folds back up so discretely against the
Category
2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Plywood
Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary 100x60-1 - Black
Located in Berlin, BE
Fläpps Secretary (100x60-1). After work, this fully-grown desk folds back up so discretely against the
Category
2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Plywood
Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary 100x60-1 - White
Located in Berlin, BE
Fläpps Secretary (100x60-1). After work, this fully-grown desk folds back up so discretely against the
Category
2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Faux Tortoiseshell Partners Desk by Maitland-Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Category
Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stone, Brass
Georges Gay, "Soleil" brand lectern, music stand, menu holder ... circa 1930hh
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
table, a reading desk, etc.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Iron
H 112 in W 40 in D 40 in
Lord Nelson`s Family Portable Sloping Laptop Desk
Located in Dorking, GB
This desk was purchased by me at the closure of the Whitbread Archive Museum in 2001. It comes with
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
William IV Inlaid Mahogany Desk Attributed to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Castle Hill/Reading, October 27th 1880;/Gerald Storett. Possibly by Gillows.
The size of the kneehole is
Category
Antique 19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Prod. Italy, c. 1930 Deco desk with curvilinear forms
Located in London, GB
Made in Italy, probably c. 1930 Long Déco desk with curved shapes veneered and edged in wood and
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
19th Century Empire Style Gold Leaf Library Table / Desk
Located in Houston, TX
This 19th Century Empire Style Gold Leaf Library Table/Desk is a truly exquisite piece of furniture
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Gold Leaf
French Gilt Bronze and Marquetry Writing Desk After Cressent
By Charles Cressent
Located in London, GB
French gilt bronze and marquetry writing desk after Cressent.
French, late 19th century
Measures
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Régence Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
"Locust" Wood Desk with "Nest" Chair by Alexandre Caldas
By Alexandre Caldas
Located in Geneve, CH
"Locust" Wood Desk with "Nest" chair by Alexandre Caldas
Measures: Desk:
Width 150 cm
Depth 80
Category
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Scandinavian Ergonomic Design Writing Desk and Stool, Stokke, 1980's
By Stokke
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
's. Ergonomical designed writing desk with black inlay and middle reading section wich can be altered
Category
Vintage 1980s Norwegian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Art Nouveau Pocket Watch Desk Inkwell
By John Grinsell & Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
origin) and bears an inscription reading ‘Remembrance of Arthur 1904’ showing that the pocket watch was
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Inkwells
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
English 19th Century Oak Kneehole Desk with Nine Drawers and Carved Foliage
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English oak office kneehole desk from the 19th century, with green leather top, nine drawers and
Category
Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 30.75 in W 54 in D 35 in
Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Dakota Jackson post modern Art Deco style executive partners desk featuring mahogany with
Category
Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 30 in W 96 in D 42 in
Italian 1820s Walnut and Mahogany Desk with Five Drawers, Pull-out and Banding
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian walnut and mahogany desk from circa 1820 with dark brown leather pull-out drawer, five
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany, Walnut
H 34.25 in W 51.75 in D 25.5 in
18th Century Poudreuse and Ladies Desk - Table d'Accouchée, France, circa 1760
Located in Greven, DE
18th Century Coiffeuse and reading table - so-called Table d'Accouchée
France
Rosewood
around 1760
Category
Antique 1760s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Kingwood, Rosewood
H 28.35 in W 24.81 in D 15.36 in
Bamboo Magnifying Glass and Letter Opener Desk Set.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Finely crafted island or coastal décor vintage desk set accessories with bamboo handles. The Art
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
Louis XV Style Auffray and Co Black Desk with Leather Top and Bronze Mounts
By Auffray Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Louis XV French style black lacquered desk from the mid 20th century by maker Auffray and Co
Category
Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Mahogany Desk by Thomas Chippendale
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in New Orleans, LA
original green baize lining. The central detachable reading flap slides to show the front of the desk with
Category
Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Desks
Materials
Brass
AP Originals Swiffle Desk Chair by Hein Salomonson 1960
By Hein Salomonson, AP Originals
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Introducing the Mid-Century Swiffle Desk Chair by Hein Salomonson for AP Originals 1960 – a
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Antique Verger's Table Top Desk, English, Oak, Ecclesiastical, William III, 1700
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique verger's table top desk. An English, oak ecclesiastical writing table, dating to
Category
Antique Late 17th Century British More Desk Accessories
Materials
Oak
H 10.04 in W 31.5 in D 17.72 in
Vintage Rotating Desk Clock with Weather Instruments
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Solid brass Art Deco era desk clock with 8 days movement, with a thermometer, barometer, hygrometer
Category
20th Century North American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Copper
Antique Early 20th Century Desk Set by Thornhill & Co London Circa 1910
By Thornhill
Located in London, GB
Travel back in time with this impressive antique desk set by Thornhill & Co, London, dating back to
Category
Vintage 1910s English Desk Sets
Materials
Crocodile
Mid Century Modern Vintage Aluminum Office Desk Chair Ray & Charles Eames 1958
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage office chair or desk chair EA 124 by Charles & Ray Eames, which features
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 38.98 in W 25.01 in D 27.96 in
VERY FiNE RESTORED ANTIQUE CHESTERFIELD WILLIAM IV OAK BROWN LEATHER DESK CHAIr
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
finest desk or library reading chair you will ever see
Dimensions
Height:- 92.5cm
Width:- 75cm
Category
Antique 1830s English William IV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 36.42 in W 29.53 in D 25.4 in
Queen Anne Burled Walnut Slant Front Desk
Located in Hudson, NY
indigenous hardwood. Created as a lockable (with key) slant or fall front desk the piece has a reading slide
Category
Antique 1720s British Queen Anne Desks
Materials
Brass
Mario Bellini Post-Modern Executive Desk Chair for Vitra, Signed and Dated 1992
By Vitra, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A spectacular set of Mario Bellini signed desk chairs for the Vitra, dated 1992 production. This
Category
1990s Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plastic
H 35.5 in W 24 in D 28 in
IMPORTANT ANTiQUE GABRIELD VIARDOT 1830-1906 ATTRIUBTED JAPONISME PEARL DESK
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in GB
important, museum quality Gabriel Viardot 1830-1906 attributed writing desk with sublime mother of pearl
Category
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Desks
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 30.52 in W 39.38 in D 22.05 in
Compass Writing Desk Bureau by Pedro Miralles Claver for Punt Mobles, circa 1990
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
The compass desk was designed by Pedro Miralles Claver for Punt Mobles, circa 1990. He studies at
Category
1990s European Post-Modern Desks
Materials
Cherry
H 43.31 in W 39.38 in D 20.08 in
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Reading Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the reading desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and mahogany, every reading desk was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer reading desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A reading desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Georgian, Mid-Century Modern and Regency styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made reading desk over the years, but those crafted by Koch & Lowy, Artemide and Bausch & Lomb are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Reading Desk?
Prices for a reading desk start at $150 and top out at $28,000 with the average selling for $3,434.
Questions About Reading Desk
- What is a reading desk called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Reading desks are sometimes called lecterns because they are tall enough for a person to use while standing and they have a slanted top.
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