At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal sligh writing desk for your home. A sligh writing desk — often made from
wood,
animal skin and
brass — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the sligh writing desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each sligh writing desk bearing
mid-century modern or
louis xv hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made sligh writing desk over the years, but those crafted by
Sligh Furniture and
Sligh-Lowry Furniture Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
A sligh writing desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,663, while the lowest priced sells for $1,200 and the highest can go for as much as $22,500.
Vintage desks and writing tables span centuries of design. The writing table came first, a simple surface built for correspondence, while the drawered desk followed as record-keeping at home and in the office grew more demanding.
Styles to Know
Any desk at least 20 years old falls under this broader vintage category. If you want a tapered-leg, mid-century look specifically, browse mid-century modern desks; Louis XVI and Art Deco secretary desks bridge the writing-table and desk forms. A vintage table lamp adds task lighting to either.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Piece
Writing tables often carry little to no storage of their own, so a separate file cabinet or desk organizer may be worth planning for, alongside a close look at the surface dimensions against the space available. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and every purchase is covered by the 1stDibs Promise.