$5,067 / item
Dark Hollywood Regency Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
This desk blends timeless form with luxurious detail. Its elegant waterfall silhouette is softened by rounded corners and wrapped in a warm mink wood finish. Polished brass trim outl...
Brass
BEVAN FUNNEL REGENCY STYLE TWO DRAWERS WRITiNG OFFICE DESK TABLE GREEN LEATHER
By Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale This Bevan Funnell Regency-style writing desk features a classic design characterized by elegant proportions and rich detailing.
Leather, Hardwood
Regency Burr Elm and Ebonized Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
With a rectangular with an inset green leather top and banded edge. The frieze with two drawers and two opposing false drawers all with Gillow style star form brass knobs. Trestle su...
Brass
Pair of English Regency Period Rosewood Writing Tables
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of English Regency period rosewood writing tables with gold tooled green leather tops.
Rosewood
English Regency Style Satinwood Desk
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency style (circa 1850s) gilt metal mounted satinwood desk with inset brown leather top over drawers on legs joined by stretchers. (stamped EDWARDS AND ROBERTS).
Leather, Satinwood
Fine Regency Mahogany Davenport Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine regency mahogany davenport desk with brass mounts and leather inset top. Circa 1815. Dimensions: Height 36 x width 14 1/2 x depth 18 5/8 inches. CW4942.
Leather, Wood
Regency Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
With a rectangular green inset leather top with crossbanded brass inlaid edge over two drawers with brass inlays all around and false rear drawers raised on a trestle base with scrol...
Rosewood
English Regency Style Writing Table by Theodore Alexander
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Elegant Theodore Alexander leather and walnut diminutive writing desk. The central drawer with two D shaped drawers one on each side, the top with a Tabaco tooled leather top, restin...
Leather, Walnut
Early 19th Century Regency Period Rosewood Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A fine early 19th century Regency period rosewood writing table, having rectangular bow end tooled leather top, above beaded frieze with 2 real & 2 dummy drawers raised on end-suppor...
Rosewood
Very Fine 19th Century English Regency Writing Table
Located in Richmond, VA
Very fine English Regency bronze mounted mahogany writing table. Single board top made of beautiful mahogany timber, with brass gallery flanking the sides atop of 2 mahogany lined dr...
Bronze
Regency Mahogany Writing Table By Gillows Of Lancaster
Located in Essex, MA
With a rectangular top with leather writing surface that can adjust. The ends with hinged compartments. The frieze with a drawer. Raised on a trestle base with spindles and turned st...
Mahogany
English Regency Lyre Support Table Desk
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency style (1840) rosewood single drawer table desk with lyre shaped side legs and scroll form center stretcher and a single drawer
$6,000 / set
McGuire Whitewash Oak Writing Desk and Chair
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful 1970’s McGuire writing desk and chair design by Elinor McGuire. The desk is solid whitewashed oak, leather top with brass bamboo pulls. Has three drawers. The chair is ba...
Brass
Regency Well-Figured Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Regency well-figured mahogany writing table, of rectangular form with a green leather-inset top, one long and two short drawers in each frieze, set upon reeded tapering legs with t...
Mahogany
19th Century English Regency Ebonized Desk
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century English Regency Ebonized Desk. Offered is an unusually shaped early 19th century period English Regency ebonized desk with two drawers which is finished on both sides. O...
Bronze
Regency Partners Writing Table, Mahogany & Brass, Square, Circa 1815
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
This fabulous quality regency writing table is a great example of the sterotypical, high end regency furniture which was being produced in the top workshops of the early 19th century.
Mahogany
Antique English Regency Leather Top Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome 19th century English writing desk handcrafted in mixed exotic hardwoods, featuring a tooled leather top on a case with five drawers inlaid with graceful floral designs and b...
Brass
Regency Library Table Desk Period Antique
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Regency Rosewood Library Table. This Library Table Stands Upon a Platform Base with Boldly Carved Lions Paw Feet. The Column Being of a Carved Form. Period Regency The Table Features...
Rosewood
Mastercraft Brass Writing Desk and Chair Circa 1960s
By Mastercraft
Located in Peabody, MA
An extremely rare solid brass writing desk and chair with a stylized neoclassical motif of crossed arrows and target medallions. The chair is fitted with an unusual basketweave seat ...
Brass
Early 19th Century English Regency Writing Table / Library Table
Located in Dublin, IE
A fine Regency writing table or sofa table, the rectangular top with finely rounded edges and molded edge detailing above two frieze drawer with opposing simulated drawers, each fit...
Brass
Antique Regency Birdseye Maple Writing Table, Tooled leather top, 1830
Located in Montreal, QC
A fine quality English Regency bird-eye maple writing table or desk. The rectangular table with canted sides and canted corners in figured birds-eye maple; with a gilt-tooled burgund...
Birdseye Maple
Antique Regency Escritoire Desk
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique Sheraton style escritoire desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1910 period. This is of superb quality, it is a useful and very charming piece...
Leather, Wood
Regency partners desk, England ca. 1810–1820
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant and harmonious Regency partners' desk in mahogany, England, circa 1810–1820. Rectangular top inset with reddish-brown leather, decorated with a blind-tooled gilt border and ...
Brass
19th Century Regency Period Rosewood Writing Table
Located in London, GB
An early 19th century Regency period well figured rosewood writing table, having rectangular top above frieze with concealed drawers raised on carved and scrolled end supports, joine...
Rosewood
20th Century Regency Style Black Lacquered Desk
Located in Houston, TX
20th Century Regency style black lacquered desk featuring brass ormolu and hardware with gilt embossed white leather top.
Brass
Regency Campaign Writing Table, 19th Century, Portable Design
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Regency Campaign Coaching Table. A Beautiful Mahogany Folding Writing Desk Featuring A Push Button Action.
Brass
Petite Regency Style Desk or Console Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Petite Regency Style Desk or Console Table, French style but probably American, circa 1950s. It is a versatile size and can be used as a desk, vanity, console table, or bar. It featu...
Metal, Brass
Regency Mahogany Writing Table with Satinwood Inlay, New Design
Located in Woodbury, CT
Mahogany shaped top partners writing table with satinwood stringing and inlaid fan medallions. Black/green, antiqued and gold tooled leather top. Three drawers each side with antique...
Mahogany, Boxwood, Olive, Satinwood
Early 19th Century Regency Mahogany Partners Desk
Located in Essex, MA
Period early 19th century Regency Mahogany Partners desk. Drawers on both sides. Great proportion. Excellent quality Mahogany. Leather top. --Provenance: Hutton Wilkinson for Tony...
Mahogany
Italian Regency Style Embossed Leather Top Desk
By Rho Mobili d'Epoca 1
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Whether used as a statement writing desk, executive desk, or stylish console, this Italian Regency Style leather top desk is sure to add distinction and charm to any space.
Leather, Wood
Antique Regency Mahogany Secretary Desk, English, Circa 1860
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique English Regency secretary desk in two parts. Three exterior drawers and many inside compartments.
Mahogany
English Regency Mahogany and Ebonized Wood Lyre-End Sofa / Writing Table
Located in Stamford, CT
A striking English Regency mahogany sofa / writing table with lyre ends and ebonized detailing.
Leather
Rare Vintage Hollywood Regency Glenn of California Desk
By Glenn of California
Located in Alhambra, CA
Mid-century Americana mixed with classical elegance. Writing desk by Glenn of California, dating from around the 1950's. Iron column frame with a bold, "oxidized" pale green finish. ...
Iron
Regency English Stripped Pine Faux Bamboo Writing Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1830 Regency English Stripped Pine Faux Bamboo Writing Table sku 1532 W85 x D46 x H75 cm
Pine
$2,867Sale Price|25% Off
Regency Rosewood Writing Table in the Style of Gillows, UK, 1815
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Seaford, GB
Manner of Gillows Regency Rosewood Library Table Regency Craftsmanship This superb Regency rosewood library or writing table is a stunning example of craftsmanship and elegance, e...
Brass
Regency Mahogany Partners Writing Table In The Manner Of George Smith
By George Smith
Located in Benington, Herts
An Important Regency period mahogany, ebonised and parcel gilt partners writing table on monopodia legs of exceptional quality and design, in the manner of George Smith, stamped Chas...
Leather, Mahogany
Fantastic 19th century Regency period mahogany metamorphic dressing desk
Located in Richmond, VA
Fantastic early 19th century Regency period metamorphic dressing desk. The solid mahogany writing surface is actually a lift top that reveals an adjustable mirror.
Mirror, Mahogany
$3,500Sale Price|27% Off
Baker Furniture Lyre Motife Birdseye Maple Drop-Leaf Writing Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Startlingly beautiful bird’s-eye maple drop-leaf writing desk having gorgeous satinwood and ebony inlay and elegant detailed lyre motife legs. with leaves open 64.5 W.
Birdseye Maple
Regency Style Ebonized Marble Top Desk With Brass Mounts
Located in New York, NY
Regency Style Marble Top Ebonized Desk or Console With Single Drawer and Brass Mounts
Brass, Gold Leaf
Vintage Broyhill Gallery Collections Mahogany Drop Leaf 2 Drawer Writing Desk
By Broyhill
Located in Pasadena, TX
This writing desk is made by Broyhill. The trestle stretchers are faux bamboo. It has 2 drawers and a drop leaf top. The piece is made of mahogany. Leaves let out to 54".
Mahogany
American of Martinsville Faux Bamboo & Cane Writing Desk Console Table MCM
By American of Martinsville
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
While originally designed as a writing desk, it is equally at home as an elegant console table, vanity, entry table, or laptop desk.
Brass
English Regency Brass Mounted Exotic Woods Writing Table, Gillows, circa 1820
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An exceptional circa 1820 English regency period rectangular-form writing or occasional table attributed to Gillows having brass bound cusped-corner top with ebony line inlay and sat...
Brass
$4,080Sale Price|20% Off
Small Lady's Desk, English Regency 1830
Located in Belmont, MA
This beautiful small lady's desk comes from England and was made during the Regency period around 1830.
Kingwood
Tall Antique Architect's Riser Desk, English, Metamorphic, Cartographer, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lead architect's riser desk. An English, mahogany draughtsman or cartographer's table, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.
Mahogany
Regency Style Mahogany Desk or Side Table With Single Drawer
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A Regency style mahogany desk or side table with a single drawer.
Mahogany, Pine
Regency Writing Table or Side Table of Mahogany on Pedestal Base from England
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English diminutive writing table or desk of patinated mahogany in the Regency style, featuring a rectangular top over a frieze of one drawer with two knobs, and mounted to a t...
Metal, Brass
Vintage Regency Style Tropical Hardwood Desk by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome mid century desk crafted in rosewood in a sleek modern form having a brass banded case with three drawers and brass hardware on elegant tapered legs with brass cuffs. Signed...
Hardwood
English Regency Mahogany Davenport Desk with Leather Top, 19th Century
Located in Astoria, NY
English Regency Mahogany Davenport Desk, 19th century, with three-quarter brass galleried and gilt-tooled and green leather lift top opening to storage compartment with two short dra...
Brass
English Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Inset Leather Top
By Jas Shoolbred & Co.
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English writing table or console desk of mahogany from England, from the late 19th century, featuring a rectangular inset embossed leather top over a frieze of two drawers - e...
Metal, Brass
Maison Jansen attr., Ebony and Parcel-Gilt, Writing Desk, France, 1940s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
., Ebony and Parcel-Gilt, Three-Drawer Desk, France, 1950s Ebony and gilt Hollywood Regency desk.
Wood
Antique English Rosewood Regency Inlaid Lap Desk, circa 1830
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English rosewood regency inlaid lap desk, circa 1830.
Rosewood
English Regency Lacquered Chinoiserie Partners Desk
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency style red lacquered chinoiserie decorated knee hole partners desk with green leather 3 panel top.
Leather, Lacquer
Fine and Rare 19th Century Regency Calamander and Brass Inlaid Writing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine and rare English Regency Calamander and inlaid brass writing table . The finest brass inlay with Calamander wood . Single drawer.
Brass
Regency Brass-Inlaid Ebony Desk Compendium
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Regency brass-inlaid ebony desk compendium of rectangular form with a carrying handle flanked by cut glass inkwells between two pen trays, with a central drawer, set on bun feet, ...
Brass
Regency Style Verdi Marble Top Desk with Forged Iron Base
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
A striking example of French Directoire design, this elegant desk seamlessly combines the refined architectural lines of the late eighteenth-century Directoire period with exceptiona...
Marble, Iron
19th Century English Partner Style Writing Desk, New Leather Top, Rich Grain
Located in Madrid, ES
This mid-19th century English writing desk features handsomely inlaid rich-grained mahogany veneer. It is "partner" or "center" in design, with functional drawers on one side (lockin...
Leather, Hardwood
English Regency Revival Burr Walnut Davenport Desk, Early 20th Century
Located in BÉTERA, ES
Regency style burr walnut Davenport desk, early 20th century.
Brass
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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