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20th Century Carved and Chiseled Wood French Writing Desk, 1960
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Large French writing desk of the 20th century. Furniture of great size and impact carved and
Category
1960s French Retro French Writing
Materials
Wood
French Writing Desk in Solid Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, pine, France, 1960s
This writing desk of French origin has a splendid construction
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Retro French Writing
Materials
Pine
Napoleon II Partners Desk French Writing Table
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous French partners desk in the Napoleon II manner
Hand crafted from kingwood with original
Category
1980s Retro French Writing
Materials
Kingwood
Elegant graceful French writing table by Jacques Quinet. 1950s.
By Jacques Quinet
Located in Köln, NW
Elegant writing desk / lady's desk by Jacques Quinet, France circa 1950. Bronze sabots, brass
Category
1950s French Minimalist Retro French Writing
Materials
Brass
French Writing Table, Desk or Side Table Rocaille Style Midcentury
Located in Labrit, Landes
French Rocaille style writing table, little desk or side table, circa 1950.
Good condition
For
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro French Writing
Materials
Walnut
1970’s French Elm Writing Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Postmodern French writing desk. Made of Elm.
Category
1970s French Post-Modern Retro French Writing
Materials
Elm
Oak Writing Desk in the Style of Guillerme Et Chambron, France 1950s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1950s French writing desk in the style of French design duo Guillerme et Chambron. This desk was
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro French Writing
Materials
Brass
20th Century Wood French Napoleon III Style Writing Desk, 1950s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French writing desk from the mid-20th century. Furniture of beautiful lines and pleasant
Category
1950s French Napoleon III Retro French Writing
Materials
Wood
20th Century Wood French Louis XV Style Writing Desk, 1960s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French writing desk from the second half of the 20th century. Louis XV style furniture veneered and
Category
1960s French Louis XV Retro French Writing
Materials
Wood
Elegant French Deco Style Writing Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sophisticated French Deco style rosewood veneer writing desk having gorgeous silhouette and unusual
Category
1970s French Art Deco Retro French Writing
Materials
Rosewood
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
Category
1950s American Louis XV Retro French Writing
Materials
Wood
French Mid-20th Century Writing Table
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This beautiful table is made of lemon wood and inlay. It is very much quality.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Retro French Writing
Materials
Fruitwood
Henredon French Provincial Louis XV Oak Writing Desk
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style writing desk
By Henredon
USA, Circa 1960s
Category
1960s American French Provincial Retro French Writing
Materials
Brass
French Walnut Secretary Slant Front Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant desk, writing table, with slant drop front, with the beautiful carved decors in
Category
Mid-20th Century French Belle Époque Retro French Writing
Materials
Brass
Jacques Adnet writing desk made in France 1950
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful avant garde desk designed by Jacques Adnet and manufactured in his own atelier in France
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro French Writing
Materials
Brass
French Mid-Century Louis XV Style Writing Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
French, Louis XV style, black lacquered chestnut writing desk, circa 1940's features a brass
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Retro French Writing
Materials
Brass, Bronze
French fruitwood marquetry top writing table, 1950’s
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Academic Revival rectangular bureau plat in the French Directoire taste. The fruitwood marquetry
Category
Mid-20th Century French Directoire Retro French Writing
Materials
Brass
French Hollywood Regency Style Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in Plainview, NY
A classy mid-20th century French Hollywood Regency style writing desk. The desk is made of solid
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Retro French Writing
Materials
Brass, Iron
Large French Boulle Inlay Partners Desk Writing Table Desks
Located in Potters Bar, GB
condition ready for home use right away.
The desk has a red leather top to the main writing surface. Some
Category
1980s French Provincial Retro French Writing
Materials
Wood
Gorgeous French Louis XV Style Ebonized Writing Executive Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous superb quality desk. The desk features incredible bronze ormolu and mounts and a rich leather top. The desk Measures 43.5 wide x 27 deep x 30 tall. Dates to the 19...
Category
1970s French Louis XV Retro French Writing
Materials
Bronze
A.R.P. Writing Desk Edition Minvielle France, 1955
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Minvielle, France 1955. Studio A.R.P. was an association between three talented designers; Pierre Guariche
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro French Writing
Materials
Steel
Theodore Alexander "Chateau du Vallois" French Mahogany Leather Writing Desk 48"
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Dayton, OH
Theodore Alexander "Chateau du Vallois" French Provincial Writing Desk. Features a serpentine form
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Retro French Writing
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 30 in W 48 in D 26 in
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Writing Desk
By Milling Road
Located in Charleston, SC
Here’s a beautiful French style writing desk with a banded top and three drawers; the central
Category
Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Retro French Writing
Materials
Wood
Baker Furniture French Louis XV Pink Lacquered Writing Desk, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style writing desk
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Category
1960s American French Provincial Retro French Writing
Materials
Brass
H 29 in W 50.5 in D 23.5 in
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Writing Desk, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style writing desk
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Category
1960s American French Provincial Retro French Writing
Materials
Brass
H 30 in W 46 in D 23 in
Maitland Smith French Provincial Louis XV Mahogany Leather Top Writing Desk
By Maitland Smith
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style writing desk
By Maitland Smith
Philippines, Circa
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine French Provincial Retro French Writing
Materials
Brass
French Country Provincial Louis XV Executive Office Writing Desk Glass Top
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Country Provincial Louis XV style executive office writing desk with glass top. Item
Category
Mid-20th Century French Country Retro French Writing
Materials
Glass, Walnut
French Louis XV Style Distressed Painted Desk Writing Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
. The desk measures 68 wide x 36.25 tall x 28 inches deep and a 30 inch writing surface.
Category
1990s Unknown Louis XV Retro French Writing
Materials
Mahogany
Theodore Alexander French Regency Louis XVI Painted Walnut Writing Desk
By Theodore Alexander
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Regency Louis XVI style bureau plat desk or writing desk
By Theodore
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Retro French Writing
Materials
Brass
H 30.25 in W 50 in D 20.25 in
Student Oak & Iron Writing Table Slant Top Desk France, Mid 20th C
Located in Labrit, Landes
French slant top desk writing table for student, circa 1950.
Oak and iron pupitre
Good vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro French Writing
Materials
Iron
Late 20th-C. French Maison Jansen Style Silver & Gold Leaf Writing Desk
By Maison Jansen
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a show stopper! It is a French Louis XVI style writing desk that has been finished in the
Category
Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Retro French Writing
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
20th Century French Maison Jansen Bamboo Writing Desk and Chair, Louis Sognot
By Louis Sognot
Located in Fayetteville, AR
French desk or writing table, is constructed of bamboo and features a red leather top. The corners around
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro French Writing
Materials
Brass
H 30 in W 43.25 in D 24 in
1960s Italian Dal Vera Bamboo Rattan Brass French Riviera Organic Writing Desk
By Dal Vera
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern writing table or desk in bamboo and wicker rattan with 2
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Retro French Writing
Materials
Brass
H 29.93 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
French Louis XV Style Desk or Writing Table by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A fabulous Louis XV style desk which boasts elegant cabriole legs, four drawers, the left being a double height drawer, with wonderful oak grain and charming carved details. The desk...
Category
1980s American Louis XV Retro French Writing
Materials
Brass
French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Desk /Writing Table by Jacques Adnet 1940
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important French mid-century 1940's desk or writing table by Jacques Adnet symbolizing the
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro French Writing
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 27.25 in W 31.5 in D 22.25 in
French Art Deco Desk Writing Side Table Natural Oak and Lceather Cover
Located in Madrid, ES
A beautiful French desk from the Ar Deco period, in natural oak wood and a drawer, the table top in
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Retro French Writing
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 28.35 in W 29.93 in D 20.48 in
20th Century Inlaid Wood Gold Bronze French Louis XV Style Writing Desk, 1960s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian writing desk from the mid-20th century. Wavy and rounded furniture, in Louis XV style
Category
1960s French Louis XV Retro French Writing
Materials
Bronze
H 31.5 in W 51.97 in D 28.35 in
20th Century Lacquered and Painted Wood French Louis XV Style Writing Desk, 1950
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Elegant French desk from the mid-20th century. Louis XVI style furniture finely sculpted, lacquered
Category
1950s French Louis XV Retro French Writing
Materials
Wood
H 29.93 in W 50.4 in D 28.75 in
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Writing Desk, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style writing desk
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa
Category
Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Retro French Writing
Materials
Brass
H 30.5 in W 42 in D 22.25 in
Rare French Mid-Century Modern Lucite & Glass Writing Desk / Vanity by P. Vandel
By Pierre Vandel
Located in New York, NY
Elegant French Mid-Century Modern lucite and glass desk /writing table / vanity by Pierre Vandel
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro French Writing
Materials
Brass
H 29.75 in W 46.75 in D 24.25 in
Vintage French Louis XV Style Walnut Leather Top Bronze Ormolu Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Style Walnut Leather Top Bronze Ormolu Writing Desk. Item features a
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Retro French Writing
Materials
Bronze
H 30 in W 54.5 in D 27.5 in
Child Beech Writing Table Slant Top Desk and Foldable Chair, France, Mid 20th C
Located in Labrit, Landes
French slant top desk writing table and its chair, circa 1950.
Foldable beech pupitre for child and
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro French Writing
Materials
Ceramic, Beech
H 24.81 in W 18.51 in D 16.54 in
French Louis XV Rococo Style Walnut Writing Desk Table Circa 1960s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a very unique desk and perfect for your office. The desk measures 50 wide x 24 deep x 30 tall and is in good condition.
Category
1960s North American Louis XV Retro French Writing
Materials
Walnut
French Louis XV Black Lacquer Bronze Figural Ormolu Bureau Plat Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Louis XV ebonized black lacquer bronze figural Ormolu Bureau plat writing desk. Item
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Louis XV Retro French Writing
Materials
Bronze
H 30 in W 49 in D 25.5 in
Vintage French Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlay Bronze Ormolu Small Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV style marquetry inlay bronze ormolu small writing desk. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Louis XV Retro French Writing
Materials
Glass, Satinwood
H 37.5 in W 28.5 in D 19.5 in
French Louis XV Style Figural Bronze Ormolu Leather Top Bureau Plat Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Style Figural Bronze Ormolu Leather Top Bureau Plat Writing Desk. Item
Category
Late 20th Century Louis XV Retro French Writing
Materials
Bronze
H 31 in W 69 in D 40 in
20th Century Louis Phillippe Writing Desk
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful and elegant Louis Philippe writing desk in a burl mahogany wood with leather and bronze
Category
1950s French Louis Philippe Retro French Writing
Materials
Brass
Black Leather Top French Directoire Style Writing Desk Bureau Plat, Circa 1960
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
Category
1960s American Directoire Retro French Writing
Materials
Brass
H 30 in W 51 in D 27 in
Scandinavian Modern Diplomat Desk in Rosewood by Finn Juhl For France & Son
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Lejre, DK
Diplomat desk in rosewood designed by Finn Juhl and manufactured by France & Son in the 1960s. The
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro French Writing
Materials
Rosewood
H 28.35 in W 66.93 in D 37.41 in
French Louis XV Style Figural Maple Burl Writing Desk Napoleon Bureau Plat 72"
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental Louis XV / Napoleon III style office desk. A serpentine form made from birdseye maple with three large dovetailed drawers in the frieze and long tapered cabriole legs. Fea...
Category
Late 20th Century Louis XV Retro French Writing
Materials
Bronze
H 32.5 in W 73 in D 40 in
Mid-Century Modern Teak FD-951 Diplomat Desk by Finn Juhl for France & Søn
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Amsterdam, NL
France & Søn.
Striking Danish design from the 1960s.
Solid teak and original teak veneered top with
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro French Writing
Materials
Chrome
H 28.15 in W 74.81 in D 25.2 in
1960s Finn Juhl France & Son Technocrat Desk Model 963 in Teak Made in Denmark
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a 1960's Finn Juhl for France & Son Technocrat Desk Model 963 in Teak. Overall
Category
1960s Danish Modern Retro French Writing
Materials
Metal
H 28.5 in W 31.5 in D 70.5 in
1950s John Widdicomb Ladies Writing Desk
By John Widdicomb
Located in Naples, FL
Excellent vintage condition! Formal French Country style ladies writing desk; signature John
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Retro French Writing
Materials
Wood
Guillerme & Chambron Writing Desk in Oak and Leather
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, writing desk, oak, leather, France, 1960s.
This desk is
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Retro French Writing
Materials
Leather, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Desk Table, Oak Writing Desk, Height Adjustable
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, desk table, oak writing desk, height adjustable. "Edition Votre Maison"
This
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Retro French Writing
Materials
Oak
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 19.69 in
Black Polished Mahogany Writing Desk by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Kastrup, DK
trays. Resting on elegant tapered legs ending in brass shoes.
Later French black polish.
Sold in 1959
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Retro French Writing
Materials
Brass
Hollywood Regency Ebony Desk, Writing Table or Vanity, Bronze Mounted, 1930s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
A Hollywood Regency Ebony and Bronze Mounted Desk, Writing Table or Vanity. One of a pair.
A
Category
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Retro French Writing
Materials
Bronze
H 30.5 in W 49 in D 26.25 in
Magnificent Grand Bureau / Writing Desk Louis XV, After Francois Linke, Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
Magnificent grand bureau/writing desk Louis XV, After Francois Linke
The desk has an estimated
Category
Late 20th Century French Retro French Writing
Materials
Brass
H 66.93 in W 78.35 in D 45.67 in
Mid Century Modern Writing Table Desk, American, c.1960s
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid Century Modern walnut writing table desk, American, c.1960s. Surfboard top & floating cabinet
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro French Writing
Materials
Wood
Antique Writing Table by Beurdeley After a Model by Adam Weisweiler
By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
Located in London, GB
Antique writing table by Beurdeley after a model by Adam Weisweiler
French, c. 1880
Height 74cm
Category
1980s French Louis XVI Retro French Writing
Materials
Steel, Ormolu
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Retro French Writing For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic retro French writing available at 1stDibs. Each retro French writing for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect retro French writing — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A retro French writing made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Louis XV — is very popular. Jacques Adnet, Guillerme et Chambron and Jean Prouvé each produced at least one beautiful retro French writing that is worth considering.
How Much is a Retro French Writing?
Prices for a retro French writing can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $156,298, while the average can fetch as much as $4,452.
Questions About Retro French Writing
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.
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