Reading Writing Table
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
$3,013 Sale Price
49% Off
H 27.25 in W 31.5 in D 19 in
19th Century English Writing Reading Table
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Mid 19th Century writing table in flame cut walnut with leather writing pad top
and a built in
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
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
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
$2,213 Sale Price
25% Off
H 31.11 in W 17.92 in D 16.74 in
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
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
$9,000
H 29.53 in W 29.93 in D 15.75 in
English Regency Mahogany Leather Reading Table with Flanking Candle Slides 1790
Located in Charleston, 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
$22,500
H 28.5 in W 27.5 in D 27.25 in
18th c. English Gadrooned Reading Desk
Located in Greenwich, CT
for reading.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
English Regency Mahogany Leather Top Reading Table with Flanking Drawers, C 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English Regency mahogany partner's reading table with a ratcheted leather top, flanking triangular
Category
Antique Early 1800s English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$18,500
H 29 in W 24 in D 23.75 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
$18,504 Sale Price
30% Off
H 28.35 in W 25.99 in D 16.74 in
Very Fine circa 1780 Georgian Mahogany Reading Table with Candle Slips & Slope
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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
$4,229 Sale Price
30% Off
H 27.56 in W 29.93 in D 19.69 in
Alvar Aalto Rare Writing Table from Otaniemi Technical University, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
with the reading lamp. The writing table is from the Otaniemi Technical University. Documented. Good
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
$5,982 Sale Price
20% Off
H 40.75 in W 33.86 in D 27.56 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
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
Louis XV Petite Mahogany and Kingwood Marquetry Kidney Writing Table, Paris 1870
Located in Germantown, MD
purpose of reading or writing table or it could be used as a vanity with a mirror. 18th century bureau
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
$9,895
H 30 in W 46.75 in D 24 in
1961 Hand Painted Custom Victorian Foldable Bed Tray Lap Tray
Located in Germantown, MD
writing or reading table.
This table tray is very versatile and can be used three ways. First use it
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Mid-20th Century American Victorian Tray Tables
Materials
Metal
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Adjustable Reading Table / Lecturn
Located in Hudson, NY
Adjustable reading / writing table or lecturn. Mahogany with brass foot caps and casters. American
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Antique 19th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Regency Combination Reading and Writing Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
Regency mahogany and satinwood inlaid revolving reading/writing table with ebonized stringing
Category
Antique 19th Century British Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Georgian Mahogany Reading or Writing Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
George III mahogany reading or writing table with an adjustable reading slope and a removable ledge
Category
Antique 1830s British George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of George III Mahogany Reading Tables
Located in New York, NY
Pair of George III mahogany reading tables with ebony stringing, on telescoping pedestal supports
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English George III Desks and Writing Ta...
Mahogany George III Console Table / Telescopic Reading Table, circa 1790
Located in Providence, RI
This table has a solid mahogany top of magnificent swirled figuring. While closed, it can certainly
Category
Antique 1790s English Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
English George II Mahogany Reading/Architects Table, circa 1740
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
?This is a rather interesting English George II mahogany reading/architects table, standing on
Category
Antique 1740s English George II Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
French Louis XV Petite Kidney-Shaped Writing Table, Paris, 1780
Located in Chicago, IL
reading or writing table or it could be used as a vanity with a mirror. 18th century bureau plats or
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Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Unusual English Leather Partners Desk for Reading or Drafting
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Unusual writing and reading table with one side that can be raised to hold a book or for drawing
Category
Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Louis XV Walnut Reading or Writing Table, c1770
Located in valatie, NY
Louis XV c1770 walnut reading or writing table with adjustable leather tooled reading slope. The
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique Gentleman's Reading Table, English, Adjustable, Writing Desk, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique gentleman's reading table. An English, mahogany adjustable cantilever writing
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 27.76 in W 37.41 in D 20.48 in
Edwardian Reading Table
By J Foot & Son
Located in Culver City, CA
Adjustable, cast iron and wood, Foot & Son, London
Category
Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Louis XVI Reading Table
Located in Doylestown, PA
A nice Louis XVI reading table in mahogany, with a small drawer in the apron, a hinged top and
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
English Mahogany Reading Table
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany reading table with adjustable leather top, pull out corner work drawers, reeded
Category
Antique 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Regency Mahogany Reading Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4693, fine quality Regency mahogany reading table, having height adjustable tilt top in figured
Category
Antique 1810s English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
American Reading Table, circa 1835
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An American reading table. The top having fold-embossed tooled leather, framed with a mahogany
Category
Antique 1830s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Chinese Reading Table
Located in Chicago, IL
A black reading table from Shandong Province, China with a beautiful top. This table has two
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Elm
19th Century Antique Mahogany Double Sided Reading Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19TH CENTURY ANTIQUE MAHOGANY DOUBLE SIDED READING TABLE
WITH ONE DRAWER EACH SIDE
Category
Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Mahogany reading stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English mahogany reading table having rectangular top with opposing adjustable book stands
Category
Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Regency Rosewood Dual Reading Stand / Adjustable Bed Table
Located in Dallas, TX
An English Regency adjustable bed table / dual reading stand of rosewood with inlaid brass
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Regency period coromandel wood writing table
Located in London, GB
An unusual early 19th century Regency period Coromandel wood reading or writing table, boxwood
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency 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
Unique Bauhaus Electrified Green Reading Table, Original Good Condition, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Reading table that is a perfect example of Bauhaus era in Czechoslovakia.
Material: Chrome
Category
20th Century Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 38.19 in W 18.9 in D 13.78 in
Lectern, speaking reading desk, book table rack, Biedermeier style, 1870 Austria
Located in Wien, AT
drawer, also for documents and writing materials. Unfortunately the key is no longer available.
It has a
Category
Antique 1870s Austrian Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 51.77 in W 31.3 in D 24.41 in
Late 18th Century English Mahogany Adjustable Reading Stand
Located in Middleburg, VA
Late 18th century English adjustable reading stand. Made on Honduras Mahogany with the original
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Bruno Mathsson Reading Stand, Firma Karl Mathsson, Sweden 1936, early example
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Bruno Mathsson (1907-1988)
Birch and ash reading table, designed by Bruno Mathsson and produced by
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Nickel
H 45.28 in W 22.05 in D 23.63 in
Aksel Bender Madsen & Ejner Larsen Drawing Board / Reading Stand by Willy Beck
By Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare drawing board / reading stand designed by Aksel Bender Madsen & Ejner Larsen. Produced by
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 4.73 in W 18.51 in D 11.03 in
Pair of English Mahogany Music Table Tables
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of English Mahogany Music Tables
(also used for Writing and Reading Tables)
Category
Early 20th Century English End Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Rare Georgian Irish Mahogany circa 1760 George III Architects Writing Desk Table
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
bear closer resemblance to this piece where they are considered as “writing and reading tables
Category
Antique 1760s English Georgian Desks
Materials
Mahogany
H 48.82 in W 35.83 in D 38.78 in
Small 19th Century Rosewood Reading Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Attractive and good quality mid-19th century rosewood reading, or writing, table of relativelt
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
19th Century English Regency Adjustable Reading Table
Located in Savannah, GA
Regency period English mahogany reading-writing stand featuring an adjustable ratcheted book rack
Category
Antique 1810s Great Britain (UK) Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
English Mahogany Adjustable Reading or Musical Table Stand
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Double reading or musical table stand with adjustable height in mahogany, England
Stand
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
English Mahogany Adjustable Reading or Musical Table Stand
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Double reading or musical table stand with adjustable height in mahogany, England
Stand
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century Neoclassical Metamorphic Drafting-cum-Reading Mahogany Table
By Jean Joseph Chapuis
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A rare early 19th century neoclassical mahogany double ratcheted reading-cum-drawing-table. The
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Abalone
H 30.71 in W 22.84 in D 19.69 in
Antique Adjustable Reading Table, English, Lectern, Recital Stand, William IV
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique adjustable reading table. An English, mahogany event lectern or recital stand
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British William IV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 32.09 in W 36.23 in D 17.33 in
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
Kurt Østervig for L. Chr Larsen & Son Teak Bedside Table
By L. Chr Larsen & Son, Kurt Østervig
Located in Norwalk, CT
versatile petite reading/writing or side table. Crafted with Ostervig's clear eye for Scandinavian modern
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Teak
George III Period Mahogany Reading/Writing Table
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A George III period mahogany Reading, Writing and Screen Table on gently turned supports with
Category
Antique 19th Century British George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Chippendale Period Mahogany Reading or Writing Table
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
An elegant Chippendale period mahogany reading/writing table on very well carved central tapering
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Chippendale Desks and Writing T...
Materials
Mahogany
Regency Period Reading and Writing Table
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A good Regency period reading/writing table, the adjustable top over a square section, the base
Category
Antique 19th Century British Regency Side Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Regency Period Reading and Writing Table
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A Regency period fold over card table which also opens to a reading and writing table of unusually
Category
Antique 19th Century British Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Regency Period Writing and Reading Table
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A good Regency period Writing/Reading table with a rectangular section lifting centre, very well
Category
Antique 19th Century British Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
George III Period Mahogany Reading and Writing Table
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A most unusual and good George III period mahogany reading and writing occasional table. The shaped
Category
Antique 1760s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
George III Period Mahogany Reading or Writing Table
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A good George III period mahogany reading and writing table, the rectangular top lifting on an
Category
Antique 19th Century British George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
rosewood reading and writing stand
Located in New Canaan, CT
This little table is designed to fit over a chair in which sits the reader or writer in great
Category
Vintage 1960s American Desks and Writing Tables
George III Lady’s Burr Yew and Satinwood Work Table
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB
Sheraton’s design for ‘A Reading & Writing Table’, plate 44, published on 16th July 1792, bears likenesses
Category
Antique 1790s English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Kingwood, Satinwood, Yew
Reading Table Stamped by RVLC
By Roger Vandercruse dit Lacroix
Located in Paris, FR
Mahogany reading table stamped by RVLC.
Work from Louis XVI period stamped by Roger Vandercruse
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Early Victorian Mahogany Reading Table
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
charming table that slides to one side and has two surfaces that ratchet up to hold books
Category
Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Rare Georgian Mahogany Reading Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With ratcheted top, pull out side candle trays and moveable book rack.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Desks and Writing Tables
English Walnut Ratchet Top Reading Table
Located in Southampton, NY
ENGLISH VICTORIAN WALNUT ADJUSTABLE RATCHET TOP READING TABLE ON CASTORS--GREAT FOR END TABLE --SM
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
William IV Adjustable Library/Reading Table
Located in Savannah, GA
Mahogany William IV library/reading table on a pedestal resting on a quatreform base with turned
Category
Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
William IV Adjustable Library/Reading Table
Located in Savannah, GA
Mahogany William IV library/reading table on a pedestal resting on a quatreform base with turned
Category
Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Mahogany Arstist's Table or Reading Stand
Located in Folkestone, Kent
An unusual early 19th century adjustable artist's table, reading stand or lecturn with ratcheted
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Mahogany George III Period Architects or Reading Table
Located in Darwen, GB
A mahogany George III Period architects or reading table. The rectangular cuban mahogany top which
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Desks and Writing Tables
Regency Reading / Music Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
A nice mahogany adjustable music or reading stand in mahogany with original brass mounts. The
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Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
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Library Lighting Reading Table for P. U. University Library, Long Version
Located in BREST, FR
Pierre Jeanneret Library Lighting Reading Table for P. U. University library in Chandigarh (1966
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Vintage 1960s Indian Desks and Writing Tables
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H 48.43 in W 47.64 in D 96.46 in
Directoire Style Duette Reading Standing Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dual Reading Lecturn or Standing Desk. Both Slanted Tops Open For Storage. On Casters.
Category
20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Unusual 19th Century Adjustable Reading Stand
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A rare and unusual adjustable polished brass and mahogany reading stand by J. Foot & Sons, London.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
William IV Period Mahogany Reading Desk
Located in Glamis, Angus
A lovely William IV period adjustable reading desk. Adjustable ratchet top with removable book rest
Category
Antique 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
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Reading Writing Table For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the reading writing table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each reading writing table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and metal. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect reading writing table — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A reading writing table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Georgian, Regency and Empire styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made reading writing table over the years, but those crafted by Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen and J Foot & Son are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Reading Writing Table?
The average selling price for a reading writing table at 1stDibs is $4,860, while they’re typically $1,717 on the low end and $28,000 for the highest priced.
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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