Italian Antique Solid Walnut Rustic Table Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
with stylish carved legs and central drawer. Ideal in any room as a center table, a small stand alone
20th Century Italian Rustic Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Italian Antique Solid Walnut Rustic Table Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
with stylish carved legs and central drawer. Ideal in any room as a center table, a small stand alone
Wood
$16,900
H 29.75 in W 73.25 in D 36.5 in
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Maplewood Writing Table - Vintage Ebony Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
functional design, with one large and one small drawer on each side, fitted with original chrome pulls. It is
Metal, Chrome
$6,516 / item
H 28.35 in W 45.28 in D 20.48 in
Four Drawer Butternut Study Desk with Linoleum Top - Customizable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
linoleum colors combinations. All &New products are manufactured in Britain in small batches. The
Steel
$6,516 / item
H 28.35 in W 45.28 in D 20.48 in
Four Drawer Beetroot Study Desk with Linoleum Top - Customizable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
powder-coat and linoleum colors combinations. All &New products are manufactured in Britain in small
Steel
$5,195
H 45.5 in W 33.25 in D 17.5 in
Rare Drop Down Secretary Desk in Walnut by Maurice Villency, Denmark, c. 1960s
By Maurice Villency
Located in Deland, FL
is among the small business owners that helped introduce the Scandinavian modern style to the United
Walnut
$4,825
H 28.5 in W 24.75 in D 16.75 in
French Napoleon III Period Leather & Brass Mounted 1-Drawer Writing Table, c1860
Located in Atlanta, GA
legs mounted atop a bottom level surmounted by brass elements and raised on small brass paw feet
Walnut
$12,000
H 26.97 in W 38.19 in D 16.54 in
Axel Einar Hjorth, desk model Suzanne, Nordiska Kompaniet, Swedish Modern 1943.
Located in Stockholm, SE
, perfect for laptops / as a smaller desk. Manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet, Swedish Modern 1943. Axel
Birch, Maple
Antique Kroehler Manufacturing Disney Mickey & Minnie School Desk
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
display piece from every angle. A small open shelf beneath the top adds functional storage. Perfect for
Wood, Paint
Victorian Mahogany Kidney Shaped Writing Table by Maple & Co., 1890
By Maple & Co.
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
it as a desk. It is small enough to be use as an occasional table, lamp table, side table or even
Mahogany
$842
H 27.56 in W 37.41 in D 17.52 in
Italian mid-century modern metal leather plastic desk BBPR Olivetti, 1960s
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in MIlano, IT
missing parts. Scattered marks and small lacks of color on the metal. Measurements in cm 95x44.5x71h This
Metal
Solid Walnut Stand-Up Desk with Shelf by Robert Bristow
By Robert Bristow
Located in Salisbury, CT
occasional small crack have been filled with a blue epoxy resin.
Walnut
Bauhaus Tiered Tubular Chromed Steel Writing Desk
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
legs The compact size works for multiple applications - in a small office, studio, workshop or as a
Steel, Chrome
MidCentury Walnut Desk Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Baltimore, MD
white porcelain ball knob, creating a striking contrast to the walnut wood and one smaller wide drawer
Porcelain, Walnut
John Vesey Style Steel and Bronze Neoclassical Desk or Console
By John Vesey
Located in Rio Vista, CA
in small brass sabot feet. Finished on all sides, the piece works as a desk, console, or writing
Brass, Bronze, Stainless Steel
$7,150
H 20.67 in W 39.38 in D 24.81 in
Vintage Functionalist Desk by Alvar Aalto, Artek, Finland, 1930s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Desk by Alvar Aalto made from birch with original green top. Lovely, clean lines. Neat size, small
Birch
Ruhlmann and Porteneuve Semi-circular Mahogany Desk
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Alfred Porteneuve
Located in Berlin, DE
. Commissioned by Mr. Hotschild, this smaller-scale version without the letter rack compartment was subsequently
Bronze
$1,503
H 29.93 in W 55.12 in D 27.56 in
Desk in metal and grey vinyl designed by BBPR for Olivetti Synthesys , 1960s
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Office or home desk, Arco model for Olivetti Synthesys in the rare small dimension (cm 140 lenght
Sheet Metal
$4,031 / item
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Luce Side Table in coloured glass by Giulio Cappellini for Cappellini
By Giulio Cappellini, Cappellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
small tables made of extra-clear stratified coloured glass can revive any setting with the captivating
Metal
French Art Nouveau Mahogany & Leather Partners Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
slide open by small drop pulls and retain their original locks. Note that three of the four locks are
Brass
$7,453 / item
H 28.75 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
Handcrafted Solid English Oak Twin Dovetail Desk by SUM Furniture
By SUM Furniture
Located in London, GB
very distinct, tactile and idiosyncratic pieces. These are all completely handmade, in very small
Oak, Walnut
$7,453
H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
Handcrafted Solid English Oak Twin Dovetail Desk by SUM Furniture
By SUM Furniture
Located in London, GB
small numbers, by our skilled craftspeople in England.
Oak, Walnut
Italian Inlaid Renaissance Revival Writing Desk, 1920s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finely crafted walnut desk with intricate inlays referencing Renaissance motifs. Featuring small
Wood
Vintage Bamboo Desk Dressing Or Console Table
Located in London, GB
condition overall, with expected signs of age and use. There is a small area of loss to the top middle
Brass
French Louis XV Walnut Side Table or Writing Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
19th-century form. Versatile in scale, it would serve equally well as a side table, console, or small
Walnut
$7,453 / item
H 28.75 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
Handcrafted English Oak Console Table Desk by SUM Furniture
By SUM Furniture
Located in London, GB
are all completely handmade, in very small numbers, by our skilled craftspeople in England.
Oak, Walnut
18th Century Spanish Work Table/Desk
Located in Nashville, TN
stunning its a versatile piece and size for a small dining table, banquette breakfast space table or a
Wood
Sunset Dining Table, 8 ft, in Dark Walnut by August Abode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
44.5" D x 30” H Also available in our new, longer 9-ft length, as well as our smaller Sunset Writing
Oak, Walnut
Antique Chippendale Style Slant Front Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
small drawers. The whole resting on carved bracket feet. Dimensions: 44 3/4" W, 22 1/4" D, 43 1/2" H
Brass
$8,179
H 40.16 in W 42.52 in D 23.63 in
Vienna Secession Tambour or Rolo-Top Desk in style of Otto Wagner, Austria 1909
By Otto Wagner
Located in Beograd, RS
with some signs of time and use, such as small surface scratches. When purchased the desk will be
Brass
$5,412
H 32.29 in W 39.38 in D 24.81 in
Rare Complete “Orix” Desk by Vittorio Parigi & Nani Prina for Molteni, 1970s
By Vittorio Parigi and Nani Prina, Molteni & C
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
faint signs of use, with no chips or cracks. A small, discreet old cigarette mark on one corner. A tiny
Metal
French Desk Carved Motif on Front Panel, 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
of clustered leaves carved onto smaller plaques that project outwardly at either side of the front
Wood
French 19th Century Leather-Top Table with Single Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
signals its use as a writing, occasional, or small bureau-style table rather than a purely utilitarian
Leather, Hardwood
20th Century Belgian Oak Secretary Desk With Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
for sorting correspondence, ledgers, or small household items. The spacious writing surface is
Oak
Olivewood Pedestal Desk Attributed to Wright and Mansfield
By Wright and Mansfield
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This pedestal desk has a rectangular leather inset top and supports a small shelf with an openwork
Ormolu
$5,320
H 44.75 in W 35 in D 23.25 in
Elegant Louis XV Period French Secretary Desk with Hidden Compartment
Located in Atlanta, GA
desk top position, opens to reveal two rolls of smaller drawers for storage. The desktop still retains
Wood
$7,475 / set
H 39 in W 49 in D 28 in
Late 19th Century Hand-Carved Chinese Scholar's Writing Desk and Chair Set
Located in Dekalb, IL
compact design integrates a bank of 13 small drawers with traditional motifs-arched bridges, robed figures
Glass, Wood
$2,800
H 29.5 in W 55 in D 34.5 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Oak Writing Desk with Bleached Top
Located in Dallas, TX
in carved blocks and small bun feet, all hallmarks of the Louis XVI vocabulary. Graceful curved X
Oak
$12,000
H 53 in W 73 in D 42.5 in
Jordan Mozer Sculptural Postmodern Desk from the D’Alba Residence, circa 1996
By Jordan Mozer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
exposure to sunlight. Few small impressions along outer edges and scroll details. Drawer front shows thin
Aluminum
$3,750
H 30.25 in W 33.25 in D 19.5 in
Louis XVI Style Mahogany Writing Desk with Leather Top, Mid-20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Versatile in scale, this desk works equally well as a writing table, small office desk, or refined console
Brass
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.31 in W 49.38 in D 29 in
English Mahogany Partner’s Pedestal Rent Desk by James Winter ca. 1830
By James Winter & Sons
Located in Shippensburg, PA
services such as offering A Liberal Price for Second hand Furniture in Large or Small quantities. His sons
Brass
$2,450
H 37.75 in W 35.5 in D 17.75 in
1960s Danish Modern Rosewood Roll Top Writing Desk by Bernhardt Pedersen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
interior. Inside, you’ll find three finely fitted small drawers and thoughtfully arranged pigeonhole
Rosewood
$6,516 / item
H 28.35 in W 45.28 in D 20.48 in
Four Drawer Deep Green Study Desk with Linoleum Top - Customizable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
powder-coat and linoleum colors combinations. All &New products are manufactured in Britain in small
Steel
English Antique Campaign Ebonized Pedestal Desk, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
small caster wheels.. The desk has undergone sensitive alterations during the first half of the 20th
Brass
$2,800
H 30.71 in W 55.52 in D 28.15 in
Scandinavian Extendable Writing or Dining Table with Drawer, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
transform into a small dining or work table when needed. A single, discreet drawer at the front provides
Wood
Fine French Walnut and Gilt Metal Mounted Bureau Writing Desk
Located in Crawley, GB
century, with a three-quarter pierced brass gallery above three small drawers and a tambour front, the
Brass
$3,800
H 31.75 in W 38 in D 20 in
Baltic Neoclassical Mahogany Kidney-Form Writing Desk Bureau Plat ca. 1880
Located in Shippensburg, PA
of smaller drawers conforming to the curve of the kidney profile. The drawers are hand dovetailed in
Brass, Ormolu
$5,960
H 31.5 in W 25 in D 17.25 in
Northern Italian Neoclassic Walnut & Ebonized Stenciled Leather Writing Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
of writing, raised on small brass wheeled casters
Walnut
$7,776Sale Price|25% Off
H 30.71 in W 42.52 in D 25.2 in
Art Deco Desk Attributed To Heals London – Satin Birchwood
By Heal's
Located in London, GB
the later, more widely used Ivorine labels by Heals. A small raised gallery runs along the back and
Leather, Birch
Colombo Mobili Burlwood Secretaire Abattant
By Colombo Mobili
Located in Franklin Park, IL
This piece is in excellent vintage condition with only a small dent and a couple of small chips on top
Wood, Burl
$9,750
H 34 in W 64 in D 24.75 in
18th Century Italian Walnut Writing Table with Two Drawers and Turned Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
centuries of use. The surface bears honest wear—scratches, tonal variation, and small marks—that speak
Fabric, Walnut
$2,121 / item
H 29.14 in W 49.61 in D 24.81 in
Desk / Table Fermob CALVI 126 × 63 cm W 49.6 × D 24.8 inch Fenix top - Red Ochre
By Fermob
Located in Alcamo, IT
true concentration of design and technology, this table is ideal for small spaces, cozy dining areas
Aluminum
$2,121 / item
H 29.14 in W 49.61 in D 24.81 in
Desk / Table Fermob CALVI 126 × 63 cm W 49.6 × D 24.8 inch Fenix top - Tonka
By Fermob
Located in Alcamo, IT
true concentration of design and technology, this table is ideal for small spaces, cozy dining areas
Aluminum
$2,121 / item
H 29.14 in W 49.61 in D 24.81 in
Desk / Table Fermob CALVI 126 × 63 cm W 49.6 × D 24.8 inch Fenix top - Deep Blue
By Fermob
Located in Alcamo, IT
true concentration of design and technology, this table is ideal for small spaces, cozy dining areas
Aluminum
$2,121 / item
H 29.14 in W 49.61 in D 24.81 in
Desk / Table Fermob CALVI 126 × 63 cm W 49.6 × D 24.8 inch Fenix top - Clay Grey
By Fermob
Located in Alcamo, IT
true concentration of design and technology, this table is ideal for small spaces, cozy dining areas
Aluminum
$6,516 / item
H 28.35 in W 45.28 in D 20.48 in
Four Drawer Matt Black Study Desk with Linoleum Top - Customizable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
powder-coat and linoleum colors combinations. All &New products are manufactured in Britain in small
Steel
$47,032
H 31 in W 72 in D 50 in
Very Large Mahogany Centrepiece Partners’ Desk in the Chippendale Style
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Gillows, of oval form with a replaced green leather top, the frieze with six small and two dummy drawers
Mahogany
Louis XV Style Tiered Desk In Burr Walnut, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
fitted with four small drawers, a central cupboard door, and two open niches, creating both visual rhythm
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.
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