$1,995
H 39.5 in W 32 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Lexington Furniture Victorian Style Solid Cherry Writing Desk
By Lexington Furniture 1
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid-Century Lexington Furniture Victorian Style Solid Cherry Writing Desk in great vintage
Cherry
Beautiful Solid Cherry Desk by Harden, NY, Moser Style
By Harden Furniture 1, Thomas Moser
Located in Miami, FL
Solid cherry desk with hidden compartments, hand cut dovetail construction and a leather writing
Cherry
$2,995
H 42.88 in W 40.5 in D 21.5 in
Henkel Harris Georgian Solid Cherry Wood Slant Front Secretary Desk
By Henkel Harris
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style bureau with slant front writing desk or secretary desk By
Brass
$3,133 / item
H 29.93 in W 43.31 in D 23.63 in
French writing Table 2 drawers in Solid Cherry Wood - Louis XVI Directoire style
Located in Landivy, FR
, called "cherry D" with a natural transparent varnish for the front grooves. The solid wood comes from
Wood, Cherry, Oak
$4,220
H 31 in W 79 in D 32.5 in
Bowed Front Solid Cherry Desk with Suspended Drawers Maine Studio 1980s
By Thomas Moser
Located in Camden, ME
beautifully grained solid cherry planked desk. Nicely scaled desk just over six and half feet in length
Cherry
$2,964 / item
H 35.83 in W 24.81 in D 19.69 in
Directoire Style Desk Solid Cherry with Leather Pad and Covered Storage Space
Located in Landivy, FR
This desk belongs to the MELANIE collection that proposes handcraft modernized reinterpretated
Wood, Cherry, Oak, Lacquer
$6,200 / item
H 30 in W 56 in D 34.5 in
Litchfield Writing Desk in Cherry with Leather Inlay Top and Cock Beaded Drawers
Located in Tiverton, RI
The solid cherry Litchfield writing desk has a gold embossed inlaid leather top with country
Hardwood
A Fine French Modernist Solid Oak Desk
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French modernist solid oak writing table with one drawer.
Bronze
French Directoire style minister's desk in solid wood
Located in Landivy, FR
Louis XVI rings for the drawers. This writing table is made of solid French cherry wood. The sourcing
Brass
$4,222 / item
H 29.93 in W 24.81 in D 19.69 in
French Directoire style handcrafted Desk in solid wood, with leather pad
Located in Landivy, FR
, classical and timeless lines. It is made of solid French cherry wood. The sourcing of the solid wood comes
Brass
$5,553 / item
H 30.32 in W 55.52 in D 27.56 in
French Directoire style minister's desk in solid wood with leather pad
Located in Landivy, FR
rings for the drawers. This writing table is made of solid French cherry wood. The sourcing of the
Brass
$3,375 / item
H 30.71 in W 29.53 in D 19.69 in
French Directoire style handcrafted lacquered desk with solid wood & leather pad
Located in Landivy, FR
remains famous. This piece is made exclusively of solid French cherry. The solid wood comes from
Cherry, Wood, Oak, Lacquer
$3,375 / item
H 30.71 in W 29.53 in D 19.69 in
French Directoire Style gray desk in solid oak wood with a leather pad
Located in Landivy, FR
the rear of the top of the desk are symbolized an inkpot hole (left) and grooves to place your writing
Wood, Cherry, Oak, Lacquer
Solid Wood Desk Console Handmade in Organic Design
By Eckehard Weimann
Located in Dietmannsried, Bavaria
Solid wood desk or console in organic design. Manufactured by German carpenter and sculptor
Cherry
Desk or Console Handmade in Organic Design solid wood
By Eckehard Weimann
Located in Dietmannsried, Bavaria
Solid wood desk or console in organic design. Manufactured by German carpenter and sculptor
Cherry
English Art Deco Desk in Solid Cherry Wood c1930
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
ENGLISH ART DECO DESK This original cherry wood Art Deco desk crafted in England during the 1930s
Cherry
Sold
H 39.25 in W 26 in D 16 in
Queen Anne Solid Cherry Drop-Front Secretary Desk by Pennsylvania House
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Queen Anne drop-front secretary desk by Pennsylvania House. The desk features solid
Brass
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H 30 in W 48.13 in D 24.13 in
L. & J. G. Stickley Georgian Solid Cherry Wood Double Pedestal Kneehole Desk
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
, 1955 Solid carved cherry wood, with original brass hardware. Measures: 48.13"W x 24.13"D x 30"H
Brass
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H 41.5 in W 32.5 in D 57.5 in
Holmes County Solid Cherry Amish Secretary Office Desk Library Table Leather MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
An incredible desk by Holmes County Chair Company. Made from solid cherry with a minimalist
Cherry
Large Cherrywood Solid French Twin Pedestal Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning French style desk. It has 5 drawers in total
Cherry
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H 28.75 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in
Frode Holm. Work Table In Solid Cherry Wood With Sculptural V-Shaped Frame
By Frode Holm
Located in Kastrup, DK
Frode Holm design. Work table / dining table made in solid cherry wood. Sculptural V-shaped frame
Cherry
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H 30.5 in W 63 in D 32 in
Custom Commissioned Solid Wood Desk by California Studio Craftsman John Kapel
By John Kapel
Located in Dallas, TX
This custom solid cherrywood desk was commissioned by a family in Woodside California in the early
Cherry
Carlo Mollino "Reale" Desk
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful architectural solid European Cherry writing desk designed for the offices of the Reale
Brass
Solid Cherry Two Drawers Writing Table Desk
By Kittinger, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Solid cherry country farm table style writing dining table.
Brass
"Arches" Desk by Paul Carlino
Located in Hanover, MA
Solid black cherry writing desk with curly maple drawer fronts. The rear legs give the appearance
Cherry
Solid American Cherrywood Writing Desk by Andreas Hansen
By Andreas Hansen
Located in Madrid, ES
Andreas Hansen writing desk or secretary made of solid American cherrywood. Designed in 1979
Cherry
Vintage rolling Wood Desk Table, Italy 1970s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage rolling Wood Desk Table, Italy 1970s. A solid cherry wood bright rolling writing desk from
Iron
WILLETT Solid Cherry Chippendale Petite Writing Desk
By Willett Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style petite writing desk by Willett Furniture, of Louisville, Kentucky, USA. Solid
Brass
"Soffiati" Vittorio Zecchin by MVM 1920s Murano Glass Vase
By Vittorio Zecchin
Located in Brescia, IT
"Soffiati" Vittorio Zecchin MVM, 1920-1930 Green blown glass Two slight sign (look the picture).
Murano Glass
$1,395 / set
H 24.25 in W 24 in D 16 in
Pair of Vintage Chippendale Cherry Bedside Chest of Drawer Nightstand
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful pair of Chippendale Bedside chest of drawers or Nightstands. Good vintage condition measuring 24" in width, 16" in depth and 24.25" in height.
Brass
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$6,895
H 44 in W 47 in D 23 in
George III Bureau Desk or Secretary Chest of Mahogany from the 18th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fine George III slant top desk or bureau secretary chest of patinated mahogany, c.1770 - an inlaid slant front drops to reveal a series of small drawers and document compartments, ...
Metal, Brass
$1,176 / item
H 18.12 in W 19.69 in D 13.78 in
Concrete Side Table "B" Abecedario Collection Studio Irvine for Forma&Cemento
By Marialaura Rossiello
Located in Rome, Lazio
Coffee table B is part of the Abecedario Collection and marks the beginning of a language in cement that will create a concrete alphabet made up by tables and stools casted through a...
Concrete
Antique English Fall Front Secretary Desk in Oak
Located in Meer, VAN
Antique Fall Front Secretary Desk in solid oak, England, late 18th to early 19th Century. This is a wonderful English antique fall front secretary desk in solid oak with brass fitti...
Brass
Dutch Secretary Desk, Around 1800, Mahogany
Located in Belmont, MA
Dutch secretary desk, Netherlands, around 1800. This elegantly curved secretary desk has three spacious drawers in the lower part. The writing flap opens to a beautiful interior w...
Mahogany
$15,124
H 46.46 in W 45.67 in D 24.41 in
Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Secretary, Walnut, Marquetry, Cylinder Desk
Located in Greven, DE
Louis XVI cylinder desk with marquetry Germany (Westphalia) Walnut etc. Classicism around 1795 Dimensions: H x W x D: 118 x 116 x 62 cm Description: Beautiful writing fur...
Maple, Oak, Walnut
$3,295 / set
H 34 in W 29 in D 36 in
Vintage Modern Drexel Club Chair & Ottoman with Casters Original Tan Chenille
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage modern Drexel club chair & ottoman with original tan chenille fabric with welting trim. Chair has front casters & the ottoman has four. Beautiful condition, keeping ...
Chenille
$3,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 50.5 in W 55.25 in D 35.75 in
Antique Derby Oak Raised Panel S-Roll Top Desk with Carved Pulls c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Derby Oak Raised Panel S-Roll Top Desk with Carved Pulls c1920. 50 3/8" x 55 1/8" x 35 5/8...
Oak
$4,900Sale Price|30% Off
H 42 in W 46 in D 26 in
Kindel Winterthur Collection Mahogany Goddard Townsend Secretary Writing Desk
By Kindel Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
Kindel Winterthur Collection Mahogany Goddard Townsend Blockfront Secretary Writing Desk. Made from mahogany with a high sheen finish. This exception example of a late 18th century p...
Mahogany
$2,750
H 26 in W 29.25 in D 17.63 in
Kittinger Walnut Regency Side Table with Pull Out Writing Surfaces
By Kittinger
Located in Chicago, IL
Well crafted side table by Kittinger of Buffalo, NY. Regency styling with a curved and scalloped apron, cabriole legs and full galleried top with incised corners. Unique characterist...
Brass
Tiffany Studios Geometric Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios Leaded Glass and Patinated Bronze Geometric Table Lamp, circa 1910. Art nouveau classic wit Art Deco design. Attractive orange peel texture with light gilding and red...
Bronze
$2,595
H 35.38 in W 37.38 in D 20.75 in
Kittinger Chippendale Colonial Williamsburg Mahogany Four-Drawer Bachelor Chest
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Chippendale or Georgian style four-drawer dresser or bachelor chest By Kittinger, "Williamsburg Adaptation" Collection USA, Circa 1980s Gorgeous mahogany, with orig...
Brass
$3,000
H 47.25 in W 48.25 in D 37.25 in
1990 Thomas Moser Library Desk in Solid Cherry Hardwood 48x37 in
By Thomas Moser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Library Desk, designed by Thomas Moser and produced by Thos. Moser Cabinetmakers based in Auburn, Maine. This piece dates back to 1990. This desk is comprised of cherry woo...
Hardwood, Cherry
Cherry Chippendale Slant Front Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice New England Cherry Chippendale Slant Front desk with a great color and patina on an older refinish. Nicely fitted interior with a shell carved drawer over a smaller locki...
Cherry
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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Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.