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Napoleon Kingwood Marble Free-Standing Writing Table Attributed to Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Napoleon kingwood marble free-standing writing table attributed to Sormani, the shaped
Category
Antique 1860s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Kingwood
Antique library table
Located in Eindhoven, NL
-standing writing table, console table or small dining room table. Pure piece of antique of exceptional
Category
Antique 1830s British William IV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Free Standing English Regency Tambour Roll Top Writing Desk
Located in Kastrup, DK
An elegant 19th century freestanding mahogany roll top writing desk.
Tambour top rolls back to
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Silvio Berrone for Bialetti Headquarters Free Standing Writing Desk
By Silvio Berrone
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Silvio Berrone for Bialetti headquarters, writing desk, faux leather, brass, stained beech, Vitrex
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Unique Italian Sculptural Free Standing Writing Desk in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Executive desk, walnut, brass, glass, Italy, 1950s
Made in Italy, this writing desk is designed
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Swedish Writing Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Original painted Swedish 3 drawer writing table. Nicely decorated with fluted legs and swag carving
Category
20th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Regency Rosewood Writing Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine Regency period rosewood library or writing table, the lobed top with satinwood banding and
Category
Antique 1820s English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Italian Rococo Writing Table
By Guiseppe Biondo
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine Italian walnut rococo writing table, the lovely faded olive inset leather top with gilt tooled
Category
Antique 1780s Italian Rococo Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Poplar, Walnut
Victorian Satin Birch Writing Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
ST039 Attractive Victorian satin birch dressing table or writing table, having oversailing top with
Category
Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch
Outstanding Antique Kingwood Writing Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
terminating in original brass sabots. This antique writing table is in home ready condition. c1880
H29.5
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Kingwood
Antique Georgian Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique Georgian writing table / desk of the highest order. This was made in England
Category
Antique 1820s British George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Large Antique Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality large leather top writing table by Taylor & Sons, Brompton Road, London
Category
Early 20th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
George II Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine George II mahogany writing table, the leather-lined top with gilt tooling and banded edge
Category
Antique 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany, Oak
Rare Queen Anne Writing Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine and rare Queen Anne walnut writing table, the leather lined top with walnut crossbanding, all
Category
Antique 1720s Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak, Walnut
19th Century Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5272 Fine quality 19th century mahogany writing desk of goods proportions, having new tooled
Category
Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Victorian Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique Victorian period writing desk. This was made in England, it
Category
Antique 1880s British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Victorian Satin Birch Writing Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4565 fine quality Victorian satin writing table or dressing table, having shaped upstand
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satin
Antique Leather Top Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A charming antique writing desk / side table. This was made in England, it dates from around the
Category
Vintage 1910s British Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Elegant English Leather Top Writing Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
English late 18th century/early 19th century mahogany writing table with hand-tooled leather top on
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique leather top writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from
Category
Vintage 1930s British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique William IV Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
An outstanding antique William IV writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from
Category
Antique 1830s British William IV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
George III Satinwood Oval Writing Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine Georgian Satinwood oval writing/library table, the inset leather top with rosewood
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Georgian Period Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A charming and very well made antique Georgian writing table / desk. This was made in England, we
Category
Antique Early 1800s British George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Inlaid Parquetry Desk or Writing Table
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
writing surface; standing on elegant cabriole legs.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and quite unusual antique Edwardian leather top writing table. This was made in England
Category
Antique 1890s British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Edwardian Satinwood Kidney Shaped Writing Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
writing surface, decorated with gold tooling and a centre motif, above a single drawer to the centre
Category
Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
Regency Mahogany writing table with Rachet top
By King & Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
Regency Mahogany writing table with Rachet top
Mahogany top with removeable book rest,
Top lifts
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Kingwood and Ormolu Writing Table
Located in Martlesham, GB
A free standing 19th century French Kingwood and ormolu writing table, having a curved
Category
Antique 1890s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Kingwood
English Gothic Revival Leather Top Writing Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
19th century English leather top oak writing table with chamfered corners over two drawers having
Category
Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Leather
Table, Desk, Writing, Dressing, Vanity, Teak, Vintage
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A large vintage teak table desk, writing table, dressing table or side table. Measures: 6 feet 2
Category
Vintage 1950s British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Unusual William IV Work and Writing Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn582 Excellent and very unusual William IV sewing table in rosewood, having three dummy drawers to
Category
Antique 1830s English William IV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
19th Century Adjustable Writing Table, or Easel
Located in Winter Park, FL
dealer for this "Sun" table system. Perfect for use as a standing desk, lectern, easel, drafting table
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Slant-Front Drafting Desk Writing Table
Located in Forney, TX
architect's / architectural table, artist drawing board, office work desk, standing desk, engineer's desk
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Felt, Ebony, Burl, Rosewood, Palisander, Maple, Mahogany, Kingwood
Antique Burr Elm Kidney Shape Side / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A quite unusual and beautiful antique burr elm kidney shape side / writing table. This was made in
Category
Vintage 1920s British Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Elm
Antique Victorian Oak Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
An impressive antique Victorian oak leather top writing table / desk. This was made in England, it
Category
Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Leather Top Partners Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Victorian leather top partners desk / writing table. This was made in England, it
Category
Antique 1860s British High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
19th Century English Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian burr walnut writing table, having an inset leather top, with
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique Burr Walnut Leather Top Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique burr walnut leather top desk / writing table. This is in the Queen Anne style
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Antique William IV Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A fantastic original William IV period writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates
Category
Antique 1830s English William IV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Leather
Walnut Butch Block Tilt Drafting Desk Standing Height table
Located in Baltimore, MD
traditional craftsmanship and practicality.
The table features a solid 1.5" walnut butcher block top
Category
2010s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Antique Edwardian Quality Rosewood Inlaid Bow Fronted Writing Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian quality rosewood inlaid bow fronted writing table having the original brass
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
20th Century Empire Style Writing Table or Bureau Plat
Located in Berlin, DE
Writing table or bureau plat in Empire style after Jacob Desmalter.
Solid, ebonized beech
Category
20th Century Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Art Nouveau Standing Desk /Reception Table Around 1890, After Carlo Bugatti
Located in Berlin, DE
First class Art Nouveau standing desk /Reception table around 1890, mother-of-pearl and silver
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Silver, Brass
H 39.38 in W 33.08 in D 22.05 in
Antique Correspondence Desk, English, Library, Writing Table, Cotswold School
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage correspondence desk. An English, solid teak library or writing table in the
Category
Mid-20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
H 43.12 in W 57.09 in D 23.63 in
Italian Marquetry Walnut Burl Secretary Slant Front Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian desk, writing table, with slant drop front, with the beautiful light and dark
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 35.83 in W 29.53 in D 17.72 in
Early 19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Library Writing Table
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A 19th century, William IV period mahogany library writing table. Rectangular green tooled leather
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British William IV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Italian Marquetry Walnut Burl Secretary Slant Front Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian desk, writing table, with slant drop front, with the beautiful light and dark
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 36.62 in W 31.89 in D 16.93 in
Antique Ladies Work Table, English, Walnut, Writing, Waring & Gillow, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lady of the house work table. An English, burr walnut and leather writing or
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 28.94 in W 25.4 in D 19.69 in
Antique Victorian Freestanding Inlaid Burr Walnut Kidney Shaped Writing Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Victorian freestanding inlaid burr walnut kidney shaped writing table having an
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 33.47 in W 45.28 in D 20.87 in
Carlton House Writing Desk
Located in Greenwich, CT
A Carlton House writing desk in wonderful fiddlegrain mahogany with a D shaped platform surrounded
Category
Antique 1880s English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique French Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
A beautifully designed and extremely well made antique French writing desk. This was made in France
Category
Vintage 1930s British Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Standing Desk Serving Table Bar Cart by Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous serving table with shelf below (20 x 9.75) which can be now used as a standing desk. Great
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
19th Century Grey French Oakwood Partners Desk - Antique Bronze Writing Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
oakwood, in good condition. The writing table is standing on four straight legs, composed with two drawers
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Bronze
No Reserve
H 33 in W 57.25 in D 30.75 in
Sculptural Blackened Steel and Tinted Glass Top Console Table or Standing Desk
By Ellen Pong
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural blackened steel and smoked glass top console table or standing desk by New York-based
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 40 in W 24 in D 41 in
Antique Fine Quality C1900 Inlaid Mahogany Ladies Writing Table Desk Dressing
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Fine Quality circa 1900 Inlaid Mahogany Ladies Writing Table, versatile as a desk, dressing
Category
Antique Early 1900s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
H 27.96 in W 23.23 in D 16.93 in
Antique Burr Walnut Kidney Shaped Desk, Writing Table, Scotland 1870, H1178
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Burr Walnut Kidney Shaped Desk, Writing Table, Scotland 1870, H1178
Scotland 1870
Solid
Category
Antique 1870s Scottish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 29.5 in W 72 in D 40 in
20th Century Italian Mahogany Writing Table - Vintage Desk by Vittorio Dassi
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A freestanding, half rounded vintage Mid-Century modern Italian writing table made of hand crafted
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 30.75 in W 70.75 in D 33.75 in
Antique Georgian Tiger Oak Bureau, Desk, Writing Table, Scotland 1810, H975
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Georgian Tiger Oak Bureau, Desk, Writing Table, Secretary, Scotland 1810, H975
Scotland
Category
Antique 19th Century North American Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 39.5 in W 36 in D 19 in
Antique Edwards and Roberts 19th Century mahogany writing dressing table desk
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique, fine-quality 19th Century Edwards and Roberts mahogany writing, dressing, side table desk
Category
Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
H 29.53 in W 38.98 in D 20.48 in
Antique Fine Quality C1800 Inlaid Mahogany Writing table - Desk Side Dressing
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Fine Quality 1800s Inlaid Mahogany Writing Table, also serving as a desk or dressing table
Category
Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
H 28.75 in W 34.26 in D 19.3 in
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Standing Writing Table For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal standing writing table for your home. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and metal, every standing writing table was constructed with great care. Find 51 options for an antique or vintage standing writing table now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer standing writing table, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right standing writing table, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one standing writing table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Andreas Hansen, ClassiCon and Hadsten Traeindustri produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Standing Writing Table?
The average selling price for a standing writing table at 1stDibs is $3,500, while they’re typically $693 on the low end and $25,600 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right desks-writing-tables for You
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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