20th Century Swedish Writing Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 20th-century Swedish writing desk exudes the timeless simplicity and elegance of Scandinavian
20th Century Swedish Desks and Writing Tables
Pine, Paint
20th Century Swedish Writing Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 20th-century Swedish writing desk exudes the timeless simplicity and elegance of Scandinavian
Pine, Paint
19th Century Swedish Writing Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 19th-century Swedish writing desk exemplifies the timeless charm of Gustavian design
Pine
Swedish Painted Writing Desk
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty early 19th century Swedish painted pine writing desk. 1820. Kneehole: 20.5-inches x 26
Pine
$4,546Sale Price|20% Off
Swedish Art Nouveau Style Oak Writing Desk
Located in Madrid, ES
Kidney-shaped oak writing desk with double chest of drawers with 8 drawers on each side. Wrought
Iron
Bertil Fridhagen, Swedish Modern, Writing Desk or Vanity, Teak, Sweden, 1960s
By Bodafors, Bertil Fridhagen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Bertil Fridhagen, Bodafors, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Writing Desk or Vanity, Teak, Sweden, 1960s
Teak
Elegant early 20th century Swedish birch writing desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century Swedish birch writing table circa 1910. We are pleased to offer this stunning
Birch
$2,033
Swedish Writing Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Original painted Swedish 3 drawer writing table. Nicely decorated with fluted legs and swag carving
Pine
19th Century Antique Swedish Gustavian Writing Table / Desk Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish Gustavian desk from Umeå Västerbotten, Northern Sweden. A high-class
Pine
Swedish Art Moderne Black Writing Desk with Zebra Hide Insert
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fabulous black lacquered writing desk with bookcase and lockable cabinet on front and curved
Cowhide, Leather, Wood
Swedish Gustavian Writing Desk, Late 18th Century, Late 1700s
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish late Gustavian writing desk, late 18th century in excellent antique condition. Key
Brass
Antique Genuine Swedish Rustic Original Blue Writing Desk Table with Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique genuine pine writing desk from Sweden with blue paint. The table is in untouched original
Pine
Biedermeier Writing Desk or Sofa Table in Mahogany, Sweden, circa 1840
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A handsome Biedermeier sofa table or writing desk in Cuban mahogany with one drawer and two drop
Mahogany
Antique Swedish Writing Table Desk, Genuine Red and Blue Painted Folk Art
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish folk art writing table from the village of Alfta in Hälsingland in northern Sweden
Pine
vintage desk desk 1960s Swedish
By Troed Nilsson
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage desk desk 1960s Swedish period 1960s design T. Nilsson Glimakra Sweden condition
Teak
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desk
Located in Allerum, SE
19th century Swedish Gustavian writing desk with three drawers in it's original finish with
Pine
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Writing Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Gustavian table from northern Sweden in untouched original condition. The table is from the years
Pine
$10,064
Desk Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare desk by unknown designer. Produced in Sweden.
Oak, Teak
Desk Swedish 18th Century Green Original Paint Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Desk Swedish 18th Century Green Original Paint Sweden. A writing desk Swedish made during the 18th
Bentwood
19th Century Gustavian Writing Desk by Johan Oman
By Johan Öman
Located in New York, NY
A 19th century writing desk by Swedish Master Cabinet Maker Johan Öman (1789-1833) who worked for
Brass
Custom-Made Desk, Sweden, 1960s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Stockholm, SE
Custom-made desk from the 1960s, produced in Sweden. Very high quality. Mint condition.
Walnut
Mid Century Walnut Writing Desk by Göran Strand
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Sweden Designer: Goran Strand Manufacturer: Lelångs Möbelfabrik, Bengtsfors Era: 1950s
Walnut
Swedish 3 Drawer Country Desk
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Country Desk. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster
Wood
Swedish Country 3 Drawer Desk
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish country 3 drawer desk. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints
Wood
Fine 18th Century Swedish Rococo Desk
Located in Bozeman, MT
Fine 18th century Swedish Rococo desk / console table with one drawer and in Its original colour
Pine
Swedish Freestanding Painted Writing Table Created for Queen Alexandrine
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish freestanding painted writing table from the 20th century with single drawer, created for
Wood
Desk Swedish Gustavian Style 2 Drawer
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian style desk. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints
Pine
Swedish Mahogany Desk, Åfors Möbelfabrik, Circa 1950s
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Modern writing desk, Produced by Åfors Möbelfabrik, circa 1950s, the rectangular top with
Mahogany
19th Century Swedish Desk Circa 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
This refined 19th-century Swedish desk, circa 1840, is a stunning example of Scandinavian
Pine, Paint
Swedish Biedermeier Style Birch Kneehole Desk
Located in Queens, NY
Swedish Biedermeier style (19/20th Century) birch and black trimmed kneehole desk with black
Leather, Birch
Axel Wannberg unique dining table/desk, Sweden
By Axel Wannberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A refined dining table or a sculptural desk, this striking piece by Swedish designer Axel Wannberg
Birch, Elm
A Swedish Modern Desk by Ferdinand Lundquist
By Ferdinand Lundquist
Located in New York, NY
A refined Swedish writing table by the firm of designer Ferdinand Lundquist. Featuring three
Wood, Birch, Maple
Vintage Swedish Walnut Desk by Bertil Fridhagen
By Bertil Fridhagen, Bodafors
Located in London, GB
A stylish and beautifully designed vintage Swedish walnut desk by Bertil Fridhagen. This was
Walnut
Large 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Fall Front Desk
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Large early 19th Century Swedish fall front desk. With copious amounts of drawer storage the work
Wood
Desk Swedish Baroque Period 18th Century Veneer Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Desk Swedish Baroque Period 18th Century Veneer Sweden. A stunning desk made during the Baroque
Wood
19th Century Swedish Black Painted Pine Partner’s Desk
Located in Round Top, TX
desk has been restored, is strong and stable, and is ready to be placed, used, and enjoyed as a writing
Pine, Paint
Desk Probably Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare desk by unknown designer. Probably produced in Sweden.
Steel
Desk Probably Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare freestanding desk by unknown designer. Probably produced in Sweden. Width: 132.5 ( 197.5 ) cm.
Brass
Danish Mid Century Modern Petit Single Pedestal Desk Two Drawers
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut single pedestal two drawers small desk or writing table.
Walnut
Mid 20th century carved mahogany Swedish desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century carved mahogany Swedish desk circa 1947. We are pleased to offer this superb
Mahogany
Rococo 18th Century Writing Table with Drawer, Origin: Sweden, Circa 1760
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic Rococo 18th century writing table with single drawer with accentuated cabriole legs
Pine, Paint
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desk with Marble Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish desk from Skelleftea Vasterbotten, Northern Sweden. Untouched originalpaint
Pine
Danish Teak Mid Century Modern Drop Front Secretary Box Desk Cabinet MINT
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Teak Mid Century Modern Drop Front Secretary Box Desk Cabinet MINT
Teak
Swedish Biedermeier Birch Veneered Five Drawer Desk, circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Biedermeier birch veneered desk with five drawers from the 19th century. This antique
Metal
Swedish early 20th century carved birch pedestal desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish early 20th century carved birch pedestal desk circa 1900. Elegant Scandinavian pedestal
Birch
19th Century Swedish Kidney Shaped Desk in Original Paint
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century Swedish painted kidney shape desk. Having two banks of three graduated drawers
Wood, Paint
Swedish Art Deco Axel Einar Hjorth "Roma" Desk
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Uccle, BE
Produced by Bodafors in Sweden. Stained flamed birch desk "Roma" for Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors
Birch
Antique Northern Swedish Blue Country Table or Desk
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish country table or desk with a drawer. The table is an authentic country house
Pine
Antique Swedish Genuine Country Console Table or Desk
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish antique console table from the 1820s. The table is a genuine Swedish country furniture made
Pine
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desk with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish Gustavian desk from Umeå Västerbotten, Northern Sweden. Nice Gustavian Desk
Pine
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desk with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish Gustavian desk from Lulea Norrbotten, Northern Sweden. A beautiful desk with
Pine
Midcentury Desk by Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Beautiful desk by Josef Frank, made from mahogany with a smooth look. Clean lines and subtly
Mahogany
A Swedish Gustavian painted fall front desk, C. 1820.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Crafted in two pieces, this Neoclassical form desk features clean lines and understated elegance
Wood, Paint
Art Nouveau Pine Desk by Carl Westman, Sweden, 1910s
By Carl Westman
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Stained pine desk by Carl Westman, made in Art Noveau style with bold, flowing lines and details
Pine
Swedish Biedermeier Style Birch Kneehole Desk
Located in Queens, NY
Swedish Biedermeier style (19/20th Century) birch kneehole desk with three drawer above two cabinet
Leather, Birch
Swedish 20th century elm desk by Carl Bergsten
By Carl Bergsten
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
respected Swedish designer and architect Carl Bergsten (1879-1935) This table is able to extend, but is
Elm
Functionalist "Sketching Table" desk by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1930s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Striking desk by Carl Malmsten, in a rustic design, model called “Skissbordet” (“The Sketching
Pine
Antique Swedish Wide Curly Birch Pedestal Desk, Circa 1820-1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish pedestal curly birch desk, circa 1820-40. This antique desk from Sweden features a four
Birch
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.
A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.
Top interior designers show — and tell — us how to create delectable spaces for hosting dinner parties.
Fans of the French film star may be surprised to learn that he had a flair for furniture with sleek lines and disco-era flash.
Like other pieces in the firm’s Candy Box collection, the cheerful limited-edition design showcases French craft.
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
The designer’s innovative use of an unexpected material gives this console a lift.
The stately piece brings both gravitas and whimsy to any work space.
Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.