19th Century Rococo Walnut Six Drawer Desk from Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
importing and selling European antiques, our brick-and-mortar storefront, Round Top Ranch Antiques (located
Walnut
$2,175
H 31.75 in W 47.5 in D 14 in
French Art Deco Modernist black lacquer, silver leaf desk/writing table / vanity
Located in New York City, NY
smoothly integrated drawers, each fitted with a simple original finished nickeled bronze round pull
Wood
$119,000
H 28.35 in W 95.28 in D 43.31 in
Le Corbusier, Jeanneret LC/PJ-BU-01- Writing Desk / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
significantly wider as it gets closer to the tabletop. Its edges are rounded, which adds even more depth to the
Teak
Desk by Alain François, France
Located in New York, NY
softly rounded top. The desk stands on legs adorned with semicircular decorative elements. It includes a
Wood
19th Century Swedish Black Painted Pine Partner’s Desk
Located in Round Top, TX
, Round Top Ranch Antiques (located in Texas), offers one of the largest curated selections in the nation
Pine, Paint
$850Sale Price|32% Off
H 28.75 in W 60.25 in D 31 in
Globe Wernicke Style Mid-Century Modern White Steel Tanker Desk w/ Formica Top
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Miami, FL
drawers. The desk is made from heavy gauge steel with round edges and polished steel drawer pulls.
Steel
1940s Italian Writing Desk in Ash and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
due to their pronounced rounded shape. Made from rectangular-shaped planks, the outer body of this
Brass
$2,180
H 31.89 in W 42.52 in D 25.6 in
Early 20th Century, Baroque Style Writing Desk, Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker
Located in Odense, DK
, unassuming yet practical. Four sculptural turned legs carry the table with a rhythmic presence, their rounded
Brass
$5,894
H 31.5 in W 48.43 in D 28.35 in
Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk Table, South Germany circa 1825
Located in Darmstadt, DE
storage; the center drawer features a round brass knob, while the outer drawers have traditional key
Brass
Whimsical Hand-Carved Studio Craft Desk and
Located in Miami, FL
exuding an imaginative, anthropomorphic presence. The organically shaped forms, with their rounded
Oak
$3,759
H 28.55 in W 75.6 in D 35.83 in
Large Vintage Mid-Century Office Table in Palisander, Cognac Leather and Steel
Located in Zagreb, HR
, cognac leather, and chromed steel accents. Its elongated form and rounded edges give the piece a soft
Steel, Chrome
$1,912
H 29.53 in W 41.74 in D 29.53 in
Antique Victorian Twin Drawer Oak Writing Table Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
from Circa 1860. The rectangular top with rounded corners is fitted with the original inset brown
Brass
$3,495
H 45.5 in W 38 in D 20 in
1960s Drexel Genuine Walnut Mid-Century Secretary Chest With Drop-Front Desk.
Located in Seattle, WA
with precision dovetail joinery. All drawers slide well and retain their original brass-toned round
Walnut
$5,927 / item
H 50.79 in W 34.26 in D 13 in
PH Dressing Table in steel - with elegant drawers and optional mirror with light
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
slim and refined, with rounded ends and a discreet metal edging along the front - a motif also seen on
Steel, Chrome
$17,078
H 29 in W 48 in D 21.75 in
A Fine Quality Amboyna George IV Writing Table, Attributed to Morel and Seddon
By Morel & Seddon
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
The overhanging rectangular top with rounded corners veneered almost entirely in amboyna with a
Rosewood, Amboyna
$5,290
H 29.14 in W 35.44 in D 19.3 in
Demi-Lune Art Deco Desk in Black High Gloss Lacquered Wood, France 1930s
Located in Ulm, DE
. Its distinctive half-round silhouette softens the geometry of the piece, giving it a sculptural
Beech
Louis XVI Style Flat Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
, visible in the photographs. The front and rear uprights are rounded and fluted. This desk rests on four
Wood, Mahogany
$4,210
H 27.56 in W 48.82 in D 23.63 in
Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Teak Desk from Asko Finland, 1960s
By Asko
Located in Hamburg, DE
, the round handles are also finished in contrasting walnut. A special detail of this desk is the shelf
Teak, Walnut
$10,500
H 30.75 in W 50 in D 29.5 in
George III Mahogany Double-sided Leather Top Library Writing Table, circa 1795
Located in Kinderhook, NY
round knobs with backplates on turned and reeded legs ending in original brass casters. The 'reeded
Brass
Leather Topped Regency Rectangular Mahogany Pedestal Table
Located in Shrewsbury, GB
fabulous quality and the top is laid well figured green leather top, with rounded corners and a carved
Leather, Mahogany
Small Ladies’ Writing Desk, 20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
cream-colored base. Fitted with one wide central drawer and three narrow drawers in each of the rounded
Wood
Mid-20th Century Desk, Attributed to Silvio Cavatorta, Italy
Located in New York, NY
, tapered legs and small round brass knobs on the drawer fronts. The desk has been restored.
Brass
20th Century Fine Art Deco Desk, France.
Located in New York, NY
including round sabots for the feet. The three upper drawers lock. France, 1930's.
Bronze
Ernest 'Igl' Hofmann 'Jet' Corner Desk in Polyurethane
By Wilhelm Werndl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
plastic. The revolutionary concept and grand vision behind this corner desk are evident in its rounded
Plastic
$8,900
H 30.125 in W 72.5 in D 30.75 in
Rare Mid Century French Modern AR180 Desk by Alain Richard 1970s
By Alain Richard
Located in Detroit, MI
wood sliding tray and the desk has large, round adjustable cast aluminum leveling feet. Alain Richard
Aluminum
$1,200 / item
H 6 in W 46.38 in D 18.75 in
KETCH Floating desk 36" with shelves - Handcrafted by Le Tenon & la Mortaise
By Le Tenon & la Mortaise
Located in Saint-André-de-Kamouraska, CA
drawers and shelves according to your needs. Easy to install, comfortable and warm with its rounded edge
Hardwood, Cherry, Maple, Oak, Walnut
KETCH Floating desk - Handcrafted by Le Tenon & la Mortaise
By Le Tenon & la Mortaise
Located in Saint-André-de-Kamouraska, CA
drawers and shelves according to your needs. Easy to install, comfortable and warm with its rounded edge
Hardwood, Cherry, Maple, Oak, Walnut
Postmodern Home Office Standing Desk by Holznest Design
By Holznest Design
Located in Hamburg, DE
on the round wooden supports and notches in the frame at almost any height. There is also a separate
Wood
$9,375Sale Price|25% Off
H 31 in W 35 in D 71 in
17th Century Painted Italian Trestle Table with Walnut Top
Located in Wichita, KS
and mortar location in Round Top, Texas. Thank you for your interest.
Walnut, Wood
$7,815
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
Dainty Art Deco desk France around 1925. Root wood and black lacquer.
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
lacquered detail - the chrome-plated round bar offers the option of placing the feet on it - the furniture
Amboyna
$9,138
H 31.5 in W 47.64 in D 35.44 in
Restored Cubistic Writing Desk, Oak, Walnut, Revived Polish, Czech, 1910s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
characterized by geometric forms and rounded elements, making this desk exceptional design piece. Crafted from
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer, Oak
Art Deco Stylish Figured Walnut Desk, c1930
Located in Devon, England
raised on round shouldered legs. Originating from France, it offers not only functionality but kerb
Brass
$4,629
H 29.14 in W 66.93 in D 31.5 in
Freestanding Executive Desk by Oswald Vermaercke for V-Form, 1960s
By V-Form, Oswald Vermaercke
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Beautiful writing desk designed by Oswald Vermaercke for V-Form in Belgium round 1960. Made of teak
Teak
Louis XVI Style Mahogany Writing table
Located in Essex, MA
With rectangular top with rounded corners and beautiful tooled brown leather writing surface with
Bronze
$10,585
H 28.63 in W 36.03 in D 23.63 in
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
Brass
$3,395
H 29.25 in W 52 in D 22 in
Vintage Mid Century Walnut Desk in Style of Drexel Declaration by Kipp Stewart.
Located in Seattle, WA
simple round metal pulls, complementing the warm walnut finish while enhancing the minimalist aesthetic
Walnut
Leather Topped Desk in Walnut
Located in Los Angeles, CA
walnut, it features ample storage with multiple drawers, each adorned with timeless round pulls. The rich
Walnut
19th Century Oak Baroque Library Table with Two Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
experience selling European antiques, our brick-and-mortar storefront, Round Top Ranch Antiques (located in
Oak, Paint
Walnut Console Table Continuous Grain Drawer Fronts
By Figure Ground, Ralph Lauren, George Nelson, Shiro Kuramata
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This molten grain walnut table spans in magical round over edges. It is handcrafted in solid walnut
Oak, Walnut
Art Deco Desk Table with Two faces and Two levels
Located in Miami, FL
, with five drawers and three compartments to organize your work,. Unique piece by the round forms and
Ebony, Burl
$6,796 / item
H 29.53 in W 57.49 in D 23.63 in
Jequitiba, Blue Gambito Writing Desk by Andreas Anwander
Located in Geneve, CH
fine brass details. Drawers with rounded corners and carved handles. Two inbuilt sockets in which the
Steel
Walnut Dresser Continuous Grain Drawer Fronts Bookmatched
By Figure Ground, Ralph Lauren, George Nelson, Shiro Kuramata
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Boston Dresser is a double book-matched piece with luscious drawers in dark walnut. Round over
Oak, Walnut
19th century late Georgian mahogany and leather architects desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
angles. Rounded corners to the rectangular top. 3 lockable drawers with cock beaded edging and fitted
Leather, Mahogany
$4,689
H 31.89 in W 55.12 in D 28.35 in
Mid-Century Modern Desk, Light Wood & Brass Handles, 1950s Design
Located in Greding, DE
splayed legs. The desk is equipped with four drawers adorned with round brass handles and offers a well
Brass
$4,811 / item
H 29.53 in Dm 39.38 in
21st Century Elena Salmistraro Table Polyurethane Travertino Glossy Legs Isotopo
By Elena Salmistraro
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
round top is combined with a sculptural base made of three rounded conical supports that give the
Marble
John Vesey Steel Bronze Neoclassical Library Table Desk
By John Vesey
Located in Rio Vista, CA
elegant tapered and fluted solid steel legs ending with round bronze sabot feet. The elusive desk has an
Brass, Bronze
Antique Victorian Leather Top Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
, hand cut dovetailed joints. The inset leather top has a gorgeous colour tone and is tooled round the
Leather, Wood
$2,900
H 29 in W 42 in D 31 in
Belmont Adjustable Hydraulic Architectural Drafting / Work Table, Art Deco Style
By Belmont
Located in Buffalo, NY
wood top and is mounted on the round hydraulic metal pedestal with a chromed base protected by a black
Chrome, Metal
$7,500
H 32 in W 33.75 in D 21 in
English Mahogany Architect’s Table with Adjustable Kidney Top, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
drawing or writing at an angle. The refined serpentine apron houses a drawer fitted with two round brass
Brass
Kiyo Oak Wood Japanese Inspired Writing Desk by Lagu
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
modern workspaces. It features a natural oak veneer surface and four softly rounded solid wood legs that
Oak, Wood, Hardwood
$7,500
H 30 in W 36 in D 26.5 in
English 19th Century Mahogany Writing Desk with Fluted Legs and Leather Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
softened edges and rounded corners—classic details that speak to its period craftsmanship. Below the top
Brass
Travertine Coffee Table with Brushed Aluminum or Brass Hardware
By Slash Objects
Located in Brooklyn, NY
entices tactile exploration, while rounded edges delicately soften the stone, adding an organic touch
Marble, Travertine, Aluminum, Brass, Stainless Steel
$8,470 / item
H 33 in W 18 in D 50.5 in
Jasper Console Table in Dark Oak & Patinated Bronze by Mary Ratcliffe Studio
By Mary Ratcliffe
Located in Toronto, ON
organic details. Fabricated in solid wood and patinated bronze, the top shape of the table is a rounded
Bronze
$113,900
H 40.16 in W 63.78 in D 72.84 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-BU-13-A High Court Desk / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
. On one side, it rests on three vertical slat legs, while on the other, round solid legs support the
Teak
$17,435
H 28.75 in W 33.47 in D 63 in
A Bent Moudt 1950s rare combined worktable with writing desk section
By Bent Moudt, Arne Poulsen Cabinetmaker Denmark
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Rosewood. Frame and round tapering legs of oregonpine. Legs with Rosewood “shoes”. Designed 1954. Made
Brass
$15,019
H 29.93 in W 66.15 in D 40.95 in
18th Century George III Period Mahogany Writing Table Stamped W.Priest
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
table. Constructed from solid mahogany, it features a moulded edge. The rectangular top, with rounded
Leather, Mahogany
Dornach School Anthroposophical Desk in Birch, circa 1930
Located in Waalwijk, NL
design principles rooted in the Dornach School tradition of the 1930s. Softly rounded edges, subtly
Birch
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.
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