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
1960s Studio Craft Z-Base Dining Table / Desk After Gino Russo
By Gino Russo
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
heavy base. All hardware is concealed. Dimensions: Base: 50” L x 28.5” w x 29” tall. Condition
Hardwood
$6,396Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.75 in W 30 in D 21.75 in
Signed Escalier De Cristal of Paris Metamorphic French Louis XVI Desk Table
By L'Escalier de Cristal
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
finish. The piece dates to the 1880-90s era and is absolutely special and unique. Measures 29.75 tall x
Brass
$5,800
H 28.75 in W 72 in D 36 in
Early Vintage Knoll Walnut Wood Multi Use Conference Table Dining Table Desk
By Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
good vintage condition. It measures 28.75 inches tall, 72 inches long, and 36 inches wide.
Metal, Aluminum
$3,790
H 29.14 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
LOVELY ANTIQUE LATE VICTORIAN GOTHIC REVIVAL BARLEY TWiST LEG HALL TABLE OR DESK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
taller, usually when you see the urn type carving the middle of the base, that indicates a hall table
Oak
Standing Desk
Located in London, GB
, elegant profile and tall, tapered legs give it a light, sophisticated presence, making it an ideal
Wood
Connecticut Mahogany Slant Front Desk, c.1800
Located in Savannah, GA
by 20 ½ inches deep by 45 ¼ inches tall
Mahogany
Leather Wrapped Table with Lion, Maitland Smith Style
By Maitland Smith
Located in Toledo, OH
Maitland Smith. Excellent Condition. 40" wide x 31" tall x 19" deep.
Leather, Mahogany
$2,575
H 28 in W 31 in D 21 in
Antique French Desk Writing Table Nightstand PETITE Drawer Carved Oak c. 1900
Located in Tyler, TX
" tall x 31" wide x 21" deep CARVED ON ALL 4 SIDES~~a perfect piece to place in any room in today's home
Oak
$1,450 / set
H 29.5 in W 39.25 in D 18.25 in
1960s Rattan And Formica Right Sided Writing Desk With Matching Chair
Located in Monrovia, CA
Accent. 5 Drawers Total. Desk Measures: 39.25" Wide by 18.25" Deep by 29.5" Tall. The Knee Hole
Grasscloth, Bamboo, Formica, Wood
$17,596Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.5 in W 71 in D 33.5 in
Dore' Bronze Mounted Signed Maison Jansen Leather Blue-Green Bureau Plat Desk
By Maurice Hirch
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
a leather professional. Measures 71 wide x 29.5 tall x 33.5 deep. Dates to the 1940-50s era.
Bronze
Mid-Century Danish Teak Large Executive Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
: 58 1/4 ″ wide X 30 1/8″ deep X 28 1/2 ″ tall
Teak
$17,000
H 28.5 in W 61 in D 32 in
Restored Mid-century Stacked Rattan Executive Desk W/ Solid Mahogany Top
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
satisfaction! Measurements: 28.5" Tall X 61" Wide X 32" Deep United States, 1940
Rattan
Hugh Acton Teak & Chrome Mid Century Modern Desk
By Hugh Acton
Located in Toledo, OH
excellent condition. The desk stands at 29" tall. Hugh Acton (1925-2018) was an artist and designer based
Chrome
$7,890
H 29.5 in W 61.5 in D 43.25 in
Arne Vodder Reverse Boomerang Executive Desk in Teak with Dry Bar
By Arne Vodder
Located in Berkeley, CA
: 61.5″ wide x 43.25″ deep x 29.5″ tall Condition: In excellent original condition with typical wear for
Teak
Antique Georgian Style Writing Bureau
Located in London, GB
a tall and slim build, the pull down leather topped writing surface is a great size and offers
Leather, Wood
$3,200
H 29.5 in W 60 in D 21.25 in
Leather Basket Weave Glass Top Foyer Console Table Attributed to McGuire
By McGuire
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
the table. This piece measures 29.5 inches tall, 60 inches long, and 21.25 inches deep.
Leather, Wood
$3,500
H 30.5 in W 49 in D 30 in
19th C. Refinished Regency Walnut and Maple w/ Tooled Leather Top Partners Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
and stands 30.5" tall. Knee clearance is high enough to accomote the taller people and is 27.5".
Walnut, Birdseye Maple
$14,142Sale Price|49% Off
H 29.25 in W 42 in D 72 in
Paul Evans Scuplted Bronze Gesso Brutalist Skyline Dining Table Signed PE 77
By Paul Evans
Located in Ferndale, MI
" x 28.5" tall
Bronze
Adjustable Oak Writing Table or Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adjustable oak writing table/desk. Pictured: 40 in. tall (with desk surface at 34 in.) x 28 in
Bog Wood
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Lovig Desk
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Phoenix, AZ
brand and stamped twice with the year of manufacturing, 1976. Dimensions: 64” wide, 34” tall x 29” deep
Teak
$1,996
H 32.5 in W 28 in D 28 in
Hand-Crafted Early American Style Solid Pine Slant Front Writing Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
. Measures 28" in width, 28" in depth and stands 32.25" tall. Knee clearance is is 24.5". Old pine wood. Very
Pine
$4,750
H 56.5 in W 39.25 in D 17 in
Antique French Abattant Desk Fall Front Secretary Chest Drawers Renaissance Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
centerpiece for any office, den or library! 56.5" tall x 39.25" wide x 17" deep~~SLIM PROFILE Writing
Oak
$1,900Sale Price|20% Off
H 36.62 in W 28.75 in D 18.12 in
Ladies' Writing Desk From the Early 20th Century in the Style of Louis XV
Located in Opole, PL
inspired by the Louis XV style, dating back to before 1939. The furniture stands on tall curved legs and
Wood, Rosewood
$6,160 / set
H 30 in W 63 in D 23 in
Antique French Neoclassical Revival Style Desk & Chair Set w/Original Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
with an 18" tall seat height. The upholstery is in need for a re-do, which is the perfect opportunity
Wood
$5,800Sale Price|47% Off
H 46.5 in W 74.75 in D 28 in
Rosewood and Mahogany Receptionist Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1960
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
to be a receptionist desk which also works great for those seeking a tall desk where you can stand
Mahogany, Rosewood
1930s Antique White Neoclassical Writing Table or Vanity
Located in Stamford, CT
” tall.
Wood
Italian Burl Wood & Brass Desk in Green Malachite Stain
Located in North Miami, FL
, sits atop a metal frame with brass stretchers. It is Italian. Writing level height is 30.75 inches tall
Brass
$2,300
H 30.25 in W 34 in D 20.5 in
Antique English Georgian Table Small Desk Nightstand Lowboy 3 Drawers Tiger Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
and two smaller lower drawers 30.25" tall x 34" wide x 20.5" deep Solid and sturdy with nice tiger
Oak
Desk - French - Cerused - Art Deco - Oak, Dudouyt, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
patina. The top is encrusted with a checked marquetry. It rests on tall and Brutalist legs. The table is
Oak
Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk
By Nordisk Andels-Eksport
Located in Baltimore, MD
the modern interior. Measurements: 48 1/2" Wide x 18 1/2" Deep x 27" tall (Filing drawer 16' x
Teak
Rare Antique Shanxi Province Large Elm Calligraphy Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
condition, with original color and patina. Can be used as a large desk, a tall dining table with barstools
Wood, Elm
Country Estate Partners Desk
Located in Annville, PA
us for years that they need taller desks with more knee room than historically sized pieces so we
Wood
$8,800
H 25.75 in W 70.125 in D 27.25 in
French Chestnut and Oak Desk from Le Grand Monarque À Chartres, circa 1720
Located in Dallas, TX
the front. The desk is 25 ¾ tall but could easily be raised to accommodate taller users. It is the
Metal, Bronze
Desk - French - Art Deco - Oak - Dudouyt - 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
patina. The top is encrusted with a checked marquetry. It rests on tall and Brutalist legs. The table is
Oak
$2,526Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.35 in W 49.22 in D 23.23 in
Vintage Mid-Century Classic Scandinavian Modern Teak Wood Desk with Drawers
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
tall legs of the desk are made of wood. This elegant and classic form is characteristic of the
Wood, Teak
Mid-Century Walnut Large Executive Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
it will surely be a focal point. Measurements: 60″ wide x 33″ deep x 29 1/2″ tall
Walnut
$3,296
H 48.5 in W 34 in D 25 in
Lexington's Palmer Home Collection Mahogany Tooled Leather Drafting Desk W/ Tray
By Lexington Furniture 1
Located in Germantown, MD
" in width, 26" in depth and stands 48.25" tall. Brass feet support is 8" high. Drawer 28"W x 19"D x 3
Leather, Mahogany
Adjustable Oak Writing Table or Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adjustable oak writing table/desk. Pictured: 40 in. tall (with desk surface at 34 in.) x 28 in
$6,500
H 29.5 in W 75 in D 39.5 in
Large Italian Marble Travertine Dining Table, Desk, Polished & Chip Carved Top
By Stone International
Located in Philadelphia, PA
80lbs. 29.5 tall, 75 long, 39.5 wide. You will love the looks, condition and practicality of this table
Travertine
Louis XV Style Diminutive Kingwood Writing Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
edges. The tall cabriole legs with large baroque leafy ormolu mounts and sabots. The sides with book
Marble, Bronze
$7,196
H 61 in W 21.5 in D 12.5 in
Diminutive George III Walnut Block Front Slant Front Bureau Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
stands just 61" tall. Looks amazing in person.
Glass, Walnut
$2,750
H 43.75 in W 27.25 in D 16 in
1940s Petite Mahogany Ornate Painted Secretary Bureau with Flip Leather Top
Located in Germantown, MD
27.25 inches wide, 16 inches deep and 23.5 inches deep with flip top open. Stand 43 inches overall tall
Mahogany, Paint
English 19th Century Pine Auctioneer’s Cash Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
a hole for accepting cash payments inside the drawer. The desk is flanked with tall open storage
Pine
$5,140
H 32.5 in W 47 in D 27.5 in
1950s Oak Bureau in JM Frank Style from Cartier Paris – Exquisite Craftsmanship
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in IT
from the prestigious Cartier store in Paris. Taller than a standard desk, its elegant and sophisticated
Oak
$2,945
H 30.71 in W 36.23 in D 20.28 in
Antique Bureau Plat, French, Walnut, Writing Desk, Louis XV Revival, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Wide central drawer dressed with a pair of brass drop pendant pulls Standing upon tall cabriole legs
Boxwood, Walnut
Danish Modern Atomic Teak + Oak Desk
Located in Berkeley, CA
Measurements: 43.5? wide x 20.5? deep x 36.25? tall Condition: In good original condition with some cosmetic
Teak, Oak
Antique Hand Carved Oak Jacobean Dining Table, Circa 1910s
Located in Germantown, MD
stands 30" tall whse 2.
Oak
French 19th Century Mahogany Travel Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
of the desk features an ormolu pierced gallery, and the desk stands on four tall, slender legs with a
Ormolu
18th Century Italian Walnut Desk and Three Chairs
Located in Hixson, TN
: 55.5″ wide x 35.5″ deep x 31.25″ tall. Chairs measures: 18.5″ wide x 19″ deep x 42″ tall. Seat
Italian Neoclassical Writing Table, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
. The knee clearance underneath the drawer to the floor is 25". The overall dimensions are 29.5" tall x
Brass
$9,640
H 30 in W 48.5 in D 24.5 in
Custom Farmhouse Style Writing Desk with Pencil Drawer by Dos Gallos Studio
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
30 inch tall table. Also a great design for a nightstand or sofa back table in custom dimensions
Walnut, Oak
$3,600Sale Price|25% Off
H 27.5 in W 58.5 in D 27 in
19th Century Dutch Renaissance Desk ~ Writing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
exactly one drawer depth tall, providing a light and airy look, especially when combined with the stripped
Brass
$12,595
H 30.5 in W 68.5 in D 29 in
French 1800s Walnut Desk with Three Drawers, Carved Floral Motifs and Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
(the desk's knee height is 24"H) flanked by two taller ones of square shaped and adorned with carved
Walnut
$4,640Sale Price|51% Off
H 30.25 in W 57.75 in D 27.75 in
Bridges over Time Originals Custom Orange Desk
By Bridges over Time Originals
Located in Palm Springs, CA
well. It is approximately 57.75 by 27.75 inches in dimension and approximately 30.25 inches tall
Chrome
Mid-Century Danish Teak Sliding Top Desk
By Nordisk Andels-Eksport
Located in Baltimore, MD
piece for the modern interior. Measurements: 45 1/2" wide x 23 7/8" deep x 28 1/2" tall (33 1/2" deep
Teak
$35,400
H 18 in W 28 in D 62 in
"Heritage" White Oak Solid Steel-Leg Coffee Table or Desk with Butterfly Inlays
By Michael Madley
Located in Frankfurt, KY
flat bar steel base. Honoring the North American origins of White Oak; a large, tall, imposing tree
Bronze
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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