Georgian Stepped Front Writing Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
central drawer stepped above two side drawers, standing on four bold square section legs with foot
Leather, Mahogany
French 19th Century Marquetry Inlay Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
drawer free of hardware, the interior splashed with teal ink. Four square, tapering legs support the
Fruitwood, Mahogany, Walnut
$18,989
H 31.5 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
Antique 19th Century Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Writing Table Mahogany veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
passively curved three-bar frame base with wide knee patch on elegant curved squares in sabots. Slightly
Wood
$4,628 / item
H 32.29 in W 56.3 in D 31.89 in
20th Century Desk Bureau Plat in Antique Louis XV Style Mahogany Veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
curved squares in sabots. Slightly protruding tabletop with a fantastically curved, profiled bronze
Mahogany
Desk 'Savignyplatz' by Man of Parts, Whiskey Oak
By Sebastian Herkner, Man of Parts
Located in Paris, IDF
idyllic park in a city square where friends gather to share company and the artistic energy of the city
Oak
$25,440 / item
H 29.53 in W 77.76 in D 36.03 in
Contemporary Desk 'Savignyplatz' by Man of Parts, Nude Oak
By Sebastian Herkner, Man of Parts
Located in Paris, IDF
elegant desk was given the name of Savignyplatz park, in Berlin, an idyllic park in a city square where
Oak
$25,440 / item
H 29.53 in W 77.76 in D 36.03 in
Contemporary Desk 'Savignyplatz' by Man of Parts, Black Oak
By Sebastian Herkner, Man of Parts
Located in Paris, IDF
idyllic park in a city square where friends gather to share company and the artistic energy of the city
Oak
Desk 'Savignyplatz' by Man of Parts, Mist Oak
By Man of Parts, Sebastian Herkner
Located in Paris, IDF
idyllic park in a city square where friends gather to share company and the artistic energy of the city
Oak
Desk 'Savignyplatz' by Man of Parts, Ivory Oak
By Man of Parts, Sebastian Herkner
Located in Paris, IDF
idyllic park in a city square where friends gather to share company and the artistic energy of the city
Oak
$5,400
H 28.75 in W 55.12 in D 39.38 in
Dudouyt - Spirit - Architectural - Oak - Desk - France - 1940s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
architecture — more grounded form than ornament. The top, constructed in a square parqueted pattern, adds a
Oak
Louis XVI writing desk in walnut. 18th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
desk is raised on tall, tapering square legs with subtle molded accents, giving the piece a graceful
Brass
$995
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 21.5 in
Mini Willy Van Der Meeren Writing Desks for Tubax with Black Base and Black Edge
By Willy Van Der Meeren, Tubax
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of wear from the one pictured. Similar versions with rounded or square wood edges, and a larger wood
Metal
Antique George III mahogany and satinwood writing table
Located in London, GB
with concave front, supported on square tapering legs ending on original leather castors. Thomas
Mahogany, Satinwood
A very elegant walnut table/desk with a central drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
, seamlessly integrated into the design. The legs, tapered and squared, mirror the neoclassical aesthetic
Walnut
Early 19th Century Sheraton Satinwood Writing Table
Located in Worcester, GB
dummy drawer fronts, allowing the table to be positioned freely in a room. Raised on square tapering
Satinwood
Walnut Oval Desk by T.H.Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
top squared on the left over a set of four drawers in graduated heights with wooden bar drawer pulls
Walnut
Louis XVI Style Writing Table Nightstand With Ormolu Mounts
Located in New York, NY
mounts to corners with gilt trim with gutae on ormolu squared tapered feet. France, late 19th century
Ormolu
1960s Desk, Günter Renkel
By Günter Renkel
Located in Neuss, NW
veneer with three drawers, a bookcase on the rear and square steel feet in black. Quality Features
Teak
$28,484Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.93 in W 29.14 in D 15.75 in
Fornasetti Desk and Chair "FIORI NELLA NOTTE" - Unique Pieces
By Fornasetti
Located in Rome, RM
Vernon's private home in Paris in 2004. The desk has a drawer and the top opens to become a square table
Wood, Lacquer
$3,111Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.93 in W 35.44 in D 19.3 in
Impressive antique writing desk, ebonized/black around 1870, Napoleon III
Located in Berlin, DE
elegantly curved squares in sabots. Slightly protruding, profiled tabletop and gold-embossed leather insert
Brass
Stunning French Empire Style Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Crawley, GB
square tapering supports with end caps. The top of the desk has some scratches which we may restore if
Brass, Ormolu
$10,597 / item
H 29.53 in W 41.34 in D 23.63 in
Ghidini 1961 Miami Table in Stainless Steel by Nika Zupanc
By Nika Zupanc, Ghidini 1961
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
in general, along comes a spectacularly shiny square-meter of table surface to put it all to rights
Stainless Steel
English Leather Top Writing Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
supplies. The classic design is complemented by slender, square tapered legs with brass-capped feet, adding
Leather, Wood
Franco Albini, center desk with dark wood drawers
By Franco Albini
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2669 Franco Albini (1905-1977) Center desk with dark wood drawers, polished steel square tube
Metal
19th Century Walnut Writing Table with Carved Family Crest, Spain
Located in Round Top, TX
square feet of inventory to choose from. We look forward to helping you find the perfect addition to
Iron
$12,038
H 32.29 in W 71.66 in D 36.23 in
Antique Monumental French Empire Bureau Plat Desk Writing Table 19th Century
Located in London, GB
raised on four square section tapering legs terminating in ormolu feet. It is freestanding, finished
Ormolu
$5,500
H 30.5 in W 53.38 in D 17.38 in
Narrow Minimalist Desk in two tone burl and walnut w/Nickel bronze tubular legs
Located in New York City, NY
, polished nickeled bronze banded surround and matching square tube supports. This Minimalist desk features
Nickel
John Vesey Style Bronze Mounted Steel Library Table
By John Vesey
Located in Rio Vista, CA
on the top. The top is supported by substantial square tapered and fluted legs ending with patinated
Bronze, Steel
$2,800
H 30 in W 60 in D 24 in
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Glass & Stainless Steel Desk/Dining Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Secaucus, NJ
. The frame is a 1.5-inch square tubular. 4 Height-adjustable glides for leveling range. Style: Mid
Stainless Steel, Silver Leaf
$9,435
H 31.5 in W 52.76 in D 26.78 in
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Desk, Walnut, Vienna circa 1820
Located in Greven, DE
: 80 x 134 x 68 cm Description: Desk standing on solid, high square legs with an exceptionally
Walnut
$9,679 / set
H 30.5 in W 75 in D 39.5 in
1800s Antique French Oromlu-Mounted, Burlwood, Desk Office Suite, Set of 3!!
Located in Austin, TX
-pearl roundels, interior shelves, rising on tapering square legs, ending in foliated sabots, approx 83"h
Wood
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN Modernist DESK by THONET, France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
square section metal structures, box with 3 drawers (and 1 drawer top) and 1 large lacquered mahogany
Metal
$2,195
H 29.5 in W 32 in D 19 in
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Walnut Writing Table with Leather Top
Located in Fayetteville, AR
. The table rests on classic tapered square legs finished with bronze sabots. with a 32 inch width and
Bronze
Vienna Secessionist Bronzed Metal Writing Table or Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
-hammered finish on the front drawer and sides. The case is supported by square legs conjoined by a
Bronze
Regency-Style Mahogany Library Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
legs complete this classic design. Measures: 42 1/4" square x 31 1/4" high.
Brass
$4,272
H 30.71 in W 47.64 in D 28.35 in
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Handcrafted Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Viterbo, VT
, where one can find faux drawers. The top is made of a single board nailed to the apron with square nails
Walnut
$5,365
H 50.79 in W 35.44 in D 21.66 in
19th Century Chinese Chippendale Carved Pagoda Top Writing Table
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
exquisite classic Chippendale fretwork. This elegant table is supported by four slender, stylized square
Mahogany
$21,500
H 28.35 in W 73.23 in D 33.86 in
Pietra Serena' Inca' Desk or Dining Room by Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper 1978
By Skipper, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Almelo, NL
remains in excellent condition. This larger square table was part of the original late 1970s production
Stone
Arts and Crafts Roll Top Desk
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
. Our 14,000 square foot gallery opened in 1996 in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Personal Service
Oak
Unusual Antique George III Quality Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
the sides above one long drawer with a military brass handle standing on square chamfered legs A
Other
$5,497Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.68 in W 55.52 in D 30.32 in
Royal desk/bureau plat in Louis XV style with veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
square legs ending in sabots. Slightly overhanging tabletop with a fantastically curved, profiled bronze
Brass
$71,212
H 31.3 in W 37.01 in D 23.04 in
Center Writing Table, Francesco and Giuseppe Cassina, Milan, January 26, 1796
By Francesco and Giuseppe Cassina
Located in Milano, IT
wood grains in linear frames. The square-section legs taper downwards and culminate at the top in a
Wood, Mahogany, Walnut
High Adjustable Architect's Desk, Writing Desk, circa 1800
Located in Greven, DE
of approx. 155 cm. Description: Writing and work furniture standing on square legs tapering
Mahogany
19th Century Sheraton revival Satinwood desk.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
. Raised on elegant square tapering legs united by a hooped stretcher Batch 48
Mahogany, Satinwood
Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Center Table by Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
drawer, raised on square tapered legs on turned feet joined by shaped stretchers, plaque to drawer
Bronze
$4,878
H 32.68 in W 55.52 in D 30.32 in
Designer Writing Desk / Bureau Plat in Louis XV Style, Piano Black and gold
Located in Berlin, DE
on elegantly curved square legs in Sabots. Slightly protruding tabletop with a fantastically curved
Brass
Italian Neoclassical Marquetry Partner Desk, 1800
Located in El Monte, CA
square tapered legs. This desk echos the periods focus on balance and proportion. Please note natural
Walnut
$4,671Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.68 in W 55.52 in D 30.32 in
Designer writing desk / bureau plat in Louis XV style Piano Black with silver
Located in Berlin, DE
base with wide knee compartment on elegantly curved square legs in Sabots. Slightly protruding tabletop
Brass
18th Century Mahogany Cylinder Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
long frieze drawers retaining elegant original brass handles raised on fine square tapered legs with
Mahogany
George III Period Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Montreal, QC
George III Period Mahogany Desk two drawer resting on on square tapered legs castors and the top
Mahogany
Ca. 1910, Limberts Dutch Arts & Crafts Furniture Co. Writing Desk
By Limbert Dutch Arts and Crafts Furniture Company
Located in Bridgeport, CT
beautifully crafted paned square Copper knobs. Raised on sturdy rectangular legs with curved corner brackets
Oak
$9,596Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 30.32 in W 22.84 in D 23.82 in
Rare Antique Asprey & Co. London Oak & Tooled Green Leather Writing Desk 1920s
By Charles & George Asprey
Located in Reading, Berkshire
leather writing surface which reveals itself when opened from the top, item is raised on square tapering
Leather, Mahogany, Oak
Italian antique desk with drawers in walnut wood, mid 1800s
Located in MIlano, IT
in a square section. Mid 1800s. Good condition for the period of origin. It shows numerous signs of
Wood, Walnut
Regency Library Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
" square x 31 1/2" high.
Leather, Mahogany
$8,598
H 38.39 in W 52.17 in D 25.2 in
Antique Edwardian Satin wood & Floral Painted Carlton House Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
business papers. It is raised on square tapering legs that terminate in spade feet with the original brass
Satinwood
Art Deco Leather Desk In Watercress Green
Located in Westwood, NJ
trim, three frieze drawers with modern round pulls, and raised on square tapered legs. Dimensions: 48
Leather
$2,373
H 29.93 in W 37.41 in D 24.02 in
Italian Luigi XVI Desk with drawer in walnut wood, second half 1700s
Located in MIlano, IT
square section legs are slightly curved. Belonging to the Luigi XVI period. Second half of 1700s Good
Wood, 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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