Walnut English Writing Reading Table
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Mid 19th Century writing table in flame cut walnut with leather writing pad top revealing a built
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Walnut English Writing Reading Table
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Mid 19th Century writing table in flame cut walnut with leather writing pad top revealing a built
Walnut
$25,245
H 29.5 in W 30 in D 32 in
A Satinwood Reading and Writing Table with Campaign Features, Possibly Irish
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Highly Unusual, Probably Unique, Satinwood Reading and Writing Table with Campaign Features
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.
Mahogany
$2,861
H 31.11 in W 17.92 in D 16.74 in
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
Other
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
Mahogany
$8,000
H 29.53 in W 29.93 in D 15.75 in
Adjustable Citronnier Wood Reading Table, England, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Adjustable citronnier wood reading table, England, late 19th century.
Wood
$3,568
H 29.93 in W 31.89 in D 15.75 in
Late 19th Century Bedside Table, Desk and Reading Table, Lecture, London c. 1900
Located in Greven, DE
Height-adjustable drawing and reading table London Walnut around 1900 Dimensions: H x W x D: 76 x
Walnut
$22,500
H 28.5 in W 27.5 in D 27.25 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
Brass
$18,500
H 29 in W 24 in D 23.75 in
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
Brass
$18,016Sale Price|30% Off
H 28.35 in W 25.99 in D 16.74 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
Bronze
$5,856
H 27.56 in W 29.93 in D 19.69 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
Mahogany
$5,849Sale Price|20% Off
H 40.75 in W 33.86 in D 27.56 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
Metal
Antique English Wooden Desk with Reading Stand
Located in London, GB
Antique English wooden desk with reading stand Beautifully carved from wood, this Victorian
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
Zebra Wood
$9,895
H 30 in W 46.75 in D 24 in
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
Bronze
Antique Regency Mahogany Adjustable Reading or Music Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
mechanism allowing for variable height and angle — ideal for use as a reading, writing, music table or lamp
Mahogany
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
Metal
Adjustable Reading Table / Lecturn
Located in Hudson, NY
Adjustable reading / writing table or lecturn. Mahogany with brass foot caps and casters. American
Brass
Regency Combination Reading and Writing Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
Regency mahogany and satinwood inlaid revolving reading/writing table with ebonized stringing
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
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
Unavailable
H 30 in W 43 in D 24.25 in
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
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
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 30 in W 48.25 in D 24.5 in
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
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
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
Walnut
Sold
H 27.76 in W 37.41 in D 20.48 in
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
Wood
Edwardian Reading Table
By J Foot & Son
Located in Culver City, CA
Adjustable, cast iron and wood, Foot & Son, London
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
Mahogany
English Mahogany Reading Table
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany reading table with adjustable leather top, pull out corner work drawers, reeded
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
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
Elm
Mahogany reading stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English mahogany reading table having rectangular top with opposing adjustable book stands
Mahogany
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
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
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
Other
Sold
H 27.25 in W 33.13 in D 19.88 in
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
Wood
Sold
H 38.19 in W 18.9 in D 13.78 in
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
Chrome
Sold
H 51.77 in W 31.3 in D 24.41 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
Metal
18th c. English Gadrooned Reading Desk
Located in Greenwich, CT
for reading.
Mahogany
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
Mahogany
Sold
H 45.28 in W 22.05 in D 23.63 in
Bruno Mathsson Reading Stand, Firma Karl Mathsson, Sweden 1936, early example
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Bruno Mathsson (1907-1988) Birch and ash reading table, designed by Bruno Mathsson and produced by
Brass, Nickel
Sold
H 4.73 in W 18.51 in D 11.03 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
Brass
Pair of English Mahogany Music Table Tables
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of English Mahogany Music Tables (also used for Writing and Reading Tables)
Mahogany
Sold
H 48.82 in W 35.83 in D 38.78 in
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
Mahogany
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
Brass
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
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
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
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
Brass
Sold
H 30.71 in W 22.84 in D 19.69 in
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
Oak, Abalone
Sold
H 32.09 in W 36.23 in D 17.33 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
Wood
Sold
H 29.93 in W 35.83 in D 17.72 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
Mahogany
Kurt Østervig for L. Chr Larsen & Son Teak Bedside Table
By Kurt Østervig, L. Chr Larsen & Son
Located in Norwalk, CT
versatile petite reading/writing or side table. Crafted with Ostervig's clear eye for Scandinavian modern
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Kingwood, Satinwood, Yew
Regency Mahogany Reading Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4693, fine quality Regency mahogany reading table, having height adjustable tilt top in figured
Mahogany
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
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
Mahogany
Rare Georgian Mahogany Reading Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With ratcheted top, pull out side candle trays and moveable book rack.
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
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
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
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
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
Regency Reading / Music Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
A nice mahogany adjustable music or reading stand in mahogany with original brass mounts. The
Wood
Sold
H 48.43 in W 47.64 in D 96.46 in
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
Wood
$5,252
H 29.53 in W 47.64 in D 35.44 in
19th Century Victorian English Partner Desk Column Shaped Legs Writing Table
Located in Berlin, DE
19th century Victorian English partner desk column shaped legs writing table Column shaped table legs. Desk with 2 drawers, slightly protruding tabletop. Writing surface with exce...
Leather, Mahogany
$1,495
H 29.5 in W 39.25 in D 23 in
Late 19th Century French Henri II Style Walnut Writing Table or Desk with Drawer
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late 19th century French Henri II Renaissance style hand pegged walnut writing table or side table is finished on all sides, allowing it to be placed in the center of a room. It...
Walnut
$2,400
H 28 in W 41.5 in D 23 in
Antique French Desk Table with Drawer Oak Leather Top Barley Twist Entry Table
Located in Tyler, TX
GORGEOUS Antique French Carved Oak Desk or Writing Table with Two Drawers~~ Leather Writing Surface with Warm Patina~~Double Barley Twist Legs and Stretcher~~ Versatile size~~28" ...
Oak, Leather
$1,596Sale Price|34% Off
H 30 in W 50 in D 24 in
French Louis XV Rococo Style Walnut Writing Desk Table Circa 1960s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This elegant French Louis XV Rococo style writing desk showcases the timeless craftsmanship and ornate detailing that define 18th-century French design, recreated beautifully in the ...
Walnut
English Mahogany Secretary Desk, 19th Century
Located in Southampton, NY
English Mahogany secretary desk, 19th century Three pieces: Crown, upper drawers and lower cabinet. Lowest draw pulls out as a secretary desk. Measures: 21" deep x 46.5" wide x 80.5"...
Mahogany
Regency Mahogany Spider Leg Table
Located in Essex, MA
A cute delicate but sturdy table all nicely French polished. Rectangular top with bamboo turned legs and turned X form stretchers.
Mahogany
Curvaceous Italian Burl Wood Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Curvaceous Italian Burl Wood Desk, Italy, circa 1950s. Elegant curvaceous design with amazing burl wood.
Brass
Elegant French Style Writing Desk
Located in Riverdale, NY
Elegant French style writing desk with Louis XV lines in blond wood with silver leaf-painted table edge and feet. 3 drawers. Fitted glass top included (no image). Measures: 20" deep...
Wood
$2,632
H 28.75 in W 42.25 in D 23.75 in
Antique English Regency Rosewood Library Table Writing Desk Gillows Lancaster
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Very Imposing example of an English well figured Rosewood Library or Writing Table firmly attributed to renowned Cabinet Makers Gillows of rectangular outline with rounded corners....
Mahogany
$1,497
H 29.14 in W 39.77 in D 23.23 in
18th Century French Hand Carved Walnut Writing Table with Two Drawers Louis XV
Located in Sofia, BG
18th century French hand carved walnut writing table with two side drawers resting on curved decorated legs. The table is in it authentic condition with no restorations made. The con...
Walnut
$6,240
H 29.1 in W 44.1 in D 25.2 in
19th Century French Renaissance Hand Carved Desk or Writing Table with Carved St
Located in Miami, FL
We are delighted with this four-sided carved desk with five dark oak drawers. This is a collectible desk. It has five front drawers and another five false drawers at the back, maki...
Walnut
19th Century English William IV Fruitwood Writing Table or Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome 19th century English William IV writing table or desk crafted from mixed fruitwood and oak. The table has storage drawers on each end with patinated brass pulls. The top has...
Brass
$3,200
H 30.5 in W 55 in D 30.25 in
French 19th Century Leather Top Louis XV Style Writing Desk or Bureau Plat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
French writing desk beautifully finished in walnut, leather and inlaid burlwood veneer, is a fantastic piece of 19th century French design in the Louis XV style. The bureau plat is...
Bronze
$1,996Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 42.25 in D 23 in
Edwardian Style Inlaid Walnut Chinoiserie Style Top Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Edwardian style inlaid walnut desk with chinoiserie style top is a fine example of early 20th-century craftsmanship, blending elegance with functionality. The beautifully curved...
Satinwood, Walnut
$6,550
H 29 in W 28 in D 20.75 in
English 19th Century Mahogany Table with Compartment, Drawer and Reeded Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English mahogany table from the 19th century, with single drawer, small compartment and reeded legs. Created in England during the 19th century, this mahogany table features a rec...
Brass
19th Century, English Victorian Burr Walnut Loo Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
A top quality Victorian burr walnut loo table, having a well figured top, above a superbly carved base, with fruiting vine and oak leaf decoration, terminating on scroll feet raised ...
Walnut
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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Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
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Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.