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Walking Table Handmade Desk or Console Table with Drawers by Laylo Studio
Walking Table Handmade Desk or Console Table with Drawers by Laylo Studio

Walking Table Handmade Desk or Console Table with Drawers by Laylo Studio

By Laylo Studio

Located in Chicago, IL

Shown in oxidized walnut with two drawers Measures: 72" wide x 30" tall x 21" deep This desk or console table showcases proportion modeled after anatomy.

Category

2010s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Maple, Oak, Walnut

Walking Table Handmade Customizable Console Table or Desk by Laylo Studio
Walking Table Handmade Customizable Console Table or Desk by Laylo Studio

Walking Table Handmade Customizable Console Table or Desk by Laylo Studio

By Laylo Studio

Located in Chicago, IL

Shown in ebonized quarter-sawn white oak, oxidized walnut, and oxidized maple Measures: 66-72" wide x 30-31" tall x 21" deep This desk or console table showcases proportion mod...

Category

2010s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Maple, Oak, Walnut

Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk
Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk

Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk

$1,995

H 29 in W 51.25 in D 23.75 in

Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk

Located in Baltimore, MD

Measurements: 51 1/4″ wide X 23 3/4″ deep X 29″ tall

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Petite Ebonized Child Size or Ladies Writing Desk attributed to Maison Jansen
Petite Ebonized Child Size or Ladies Writing Desk attributed to Maison Jansen

Petite Ebonized Child Size or Ladies Writing Desk attributed to Maison Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

A rare opportunity to own a charming and collectible piece of 1950s French decorative arts. Measures 27 tall x 38 wide x 24 deep.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Russian Empire Writing Table Desk After Antique Heinrich Gambs Bureau-Jardinière
Russian Empire Writing Table Desk After Antique Heinrich Gambs Bureau-Jardinière

Russian Empire Writing Table Desk After Antique Heinrich Gambs Bureau-Jardinière

By Heinrich Daniel Gambs

Located in Forney, TX

June 5 2025, Furniture & Decorative Arts Signature Auction catalog #8205, lot#61101 - DIMENSIONS: 47" Tall, x 55" Wide x 24.5" Deep (119.4 x 139.7 x 62.2 cm) - CONDITION: Overall...

Category

20th Century Russian Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Malachite, Brass, Bronze

Guillerme et Chambron French Oak Desk/ Low Table
Guillerme et Chambron French Oak Desk/ Low Table

Guillerme et Chambron French Oak Desk/ Low Table

$5,800

H 29.75 in W 54.5 in D 28.75 in

Guillerme et Chambron French Oak Desk/ Low Table

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in North Miami, FL

NOTE: Lower console or coffee table height is 23.75 inches tall

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Walking Table Handmade Customizable Console Table or Desk by Laylo Studio
Walking Table Handmade Customizable Console Table or Desk by Laylo Studio

Walking Table Handmade Customizable Console Table or Desk by Laylo Studio

By Laylo Studio

Located in Chicago, IL

Shown in: bleached quarter-sawn white oak (50") ebonized quarter-sawn white oak (66") oxidized walnut (72") oxidized maple (66") Measures: 66-72" wide x 29-31" tall x 21-24" deep T...

Category

2010s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Maple, Oak, Walnut

1960s Studio Craft Z-Base Dining Table / Desk After Gino Russo
1960s Studio Craft Z-Base Dining Table / Desk After Gino Russo

1960s Studio Craft Z-Base Dining Table / Desk After Gino Russo

By Gino Russo

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

Dimensions: Base: 50” L x 28.5” w x 29” tall. Condition: Overall shows well. Glass will not be included and is only shown for reference.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Louis XVI writing desk in walnut. 18th century
Louis XVI writing desk in walnut. 18th century

Louis XVI writing desk in walnut. 18th century

$5,950

H 40.125 in W 45.75 in D 21.25 in

Louis XVI writing desk in walnut. 18th century

Located in Atlanta, GA

The desk is raised on tall, tapering square legs with subtle molded accents, giving the piece a graceful verticality.

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Signed Escalier De Cristal of Paris Metamorphic French Louis XVI Desk Table
Signed Escalier De Cristal of Paris Metamorphic French Louis XVI Desk Table

Signed Escalier De Cristal of Paris Metamorphic French Louis XVI Desk Table

$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

The piece dates to the 1880-90s era and is absolutely special and unique. Measures 29.75 tall x 30 wide x 21.75 deep.

Category

Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Early Vintage Knoll Walnut Wood Multi Use Conference Table Dining Table Desk
Early Vintage Knoll Walnut Wood Multi Use Conference Table Dining Table Desk

Early Vintage Knoll Walnut Wood Multi Use Conference Table Dining Table Desk

By Knoll

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

It measures 28.75 inches tall, 72 inches long, and 36 inches wide.

Category

Late 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Connecticut Mahogany Slant Front Desk, c.1800
Connecticut Mahogany Slant Front Desk, c.1800

Connecticut Mahogany Slant Front Desk, c.1800

$12,000

H 45.25 in W 43 in D 20.5 in

Connecticut Mahogany Slant Front Desk, c.1800

Located in Savannah, GA

Friction fit interior door. 43 inches wide by 20 ½ inches deep by 45 ¼ inches tall

Category

Antique Early 1800s American Federal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Leather Wrapped Table with Lion, Maitland Smith Style
Leather Wrapped Table with Lion, Maitland Smith Style

Leather Wrapped Table with Lion, Maitland Smith Style

By Maitland Smith

Located in Toledo, OH

Excellent Condition. 40" wide x 31" tall x 19" deep.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Standing Desk
Standing Desk

Standing Desk

$1,913

H 59.06 in W 29.53 in D 31.5 in

Standing Desk

Located in London, GB

The slim, elegant profile and tall, tapered legs give it a light, sophisticated presence, making it an ideal addition to modern and vintage-inspired interiors alike.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

LOVELY ANTIQUE LATE VICTORIAN GOTHIC REVIVAL BARLEY TWiST LEG HALL TABLE OR DESK
LOVELY ANTIQUE LATE VICTORIAN GOTHIC REVIVAL BARLEY TWiST LEG HALL TABLE OR DESK

LOVELY ANTIQUE LATE VICTORIAN GOTHIC REVIVAL BARLEY TWiST LEG HALL TABLE OR DESK

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

A very good looking and well-made hall table or desk, it has the dimensions of a desk but its a bit taller, usually when you see the urn type carving the middle of the base, that ind...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

1960s Rattan And Formica Right Sided Writing Desk With Matching Chair
1960s Rattan And Formica Right Sided Writing Desk With Matching Chair

1960s Rattan And Formica Right Sided Writing Desk With Matching Chair

Located in Monrovia, CA

Desk Measures: 39.25" Wide by 18.25" Deep by 29.5" Tall. The Knee Hole Measures: 33.25" Wide by 17.5" Opening.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Grasscloth, Bamboo, Formica, Wood

Dore' Bronze Mounted Signed Maison Jansen Leather Blue-Green Bureau Plat Desk
Dore' Bronze Mounted Signed Maison Jansen Leather Blue-Green Bureau Plat Desk

Dore' Bronze Mounted Signed Maison Jansen Leather Blue-Green Bureau Plat Desk

$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

Measures 71 wide x 29.5 tall x 33.5 deep. Dates to the 1940-50s era.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Danish Teak Large Executive Desk
Mid-Century Danish Teak Large Executive Desk

Mid-Century Danish Teak Large Executive Desk

$3,995

H 28.5 in W 58.25 in D 30.13 in

Mid-Century Danish Teak Large Executive Desk

Located in Baltimore, MD

Measurements: 58 1/4 ″ wide X 30 1/8″ deep X 28 1/2 ″ tall

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Restored Mid-century Stacked Rattan Executive Desk W/ Solid Mahogany Top
Restored Mid-century Stacked Rattan Executive Desk W/ Solid Mahogany Top

Restored Mid-century Stacked Rattan Executive Desk W/ Solid Mahogany Top

$10,200Sale Price|40% Off

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

We fully guarantee your complete satisfaction! Measurements: 28.5" Tall X 61" Wide X 32" Deep United States, 1940

Category

Vintage 1940s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rattan

Hugh Acton Teak & Chrome Mid Century Modern Desk
Hugh Acton Teak & Chrome Mid Century Modern Desk

Hugh Acton Teak & Chrome Mid Century Modern Desk

By Hugh Acton

Located in Toledo, OH

The desk stands at 29" tall. Hugh Acton (1925-2018) was an artist and designer based primarily out of Kalamazoo, MI.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Arne Vodder Reverse Boomerang Executive Desk in Teak with Dry Bar
Arne Vodder Reverse Boomerang Executive Desk in Teak with Dry Bar

Arne Vodder Reverse Boomerang Executive Desk in Teak with Dry Bar

By Arne Vodder

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: Denmark Designer: Arne Vodder Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 61.5″ wide x 43.25″ deep x 29.5″ tall Condition: In excellent original condition...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Antique Georgian Style Writing Bureau
Antique Georgian Style Writing Bureau

Antique Georgian Style Writing Bureau

$1,583

H 53.15 in W 27.96 in D 18.12 in

Antique Georgian Style Writing Bureau

Located in London, GB

It is of superb quality, it is great looking and extremely practical. This has a tall and slim build, the pull down leather topped writing surface is a great size and offers plenty o...

Category

Vintage 1950s British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

19th C. Refinished Regency Walnut and Maple w/ Tooled Leather Top Partners Desk
19th C. Refinished Regency Walnut and Maple w/ Tooled Leather Top Partners Desk

19th C. Refinished Regency Walnut and Maple w/ Tooled Leather Top Partners Desk

Located in Germantown, MD

Measures 49" in width, 30" in depth and stands 30.5" tall. Knee clearance is high enough to accomote the taller people and is 27.5".

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Birdseye Maple

Leather Basket Weave Glass Top Foyer Console Table Attributed to McGuire
Leather Basket Weave Glass Top Foyer Console Table Attributed to McGuire

Leather Basket Weave Glass Top Foyer Console Table Attributed to McGuire

By McGuire

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

This piece measures 29.5 inches tall, 60 inches long, and 21.25 inches deep.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Adjustable Oak Writing Table or Desk
Adjustable Oak Writing Table or Desk

Adjustable Oak Writing Table or Desk

$2,500

H 40 in W 28 in D 25 in

Adjustable Oak Writing Table or Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stool is 28 in. tall x 14.5 in. diameter.

Category

20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bog Wood

Hand-Crafted Early American Style Solid Pine Slant Front Writing Desk
Hand-Crafted Early American Style Solid Pine Slant Front Writing Desk

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.

Category

Late 20th Century American American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Lovig Desk
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Lovig Desk

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Lovig Desk

By Peter Løvig Nielsen

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Dimensions: 64” wide, 34” tall x 29” deep folded, 28.75” tall x 38” deep unfolded.

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Antique French Abattant Desk Fall Front Secretary Chest Drawers Renaissance Oak
Antique French Abattant Desk Fall Front Secretary Chest Drawers Renaissance Oak

Antique French Abattant Desk Fall Front Secretary Chest Drawers Renaissance Oak

Located in Tyler, TX

Exquisite 19th Century Antique French Oak Renaissance Revival Abattant Chest of Drawers and Desk with Fall Front Secretary Top~~Leather Writing Surface~~Upper and Lower Drawers ~~c....

Category

Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Ladies' Writing Desk From the Early 20th Century in the Style of Louis XV
Ladies' Writing Desk From the Early 20th Century in the Style of Louis XV

Ladies' Writing Desk From the Early 20th Century in the Style of Louis XV

$1,860Sale 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

The furniture stands on tall curved legs and features a slanted top that closes with a hinged mechanism.

Category

Early 20th Century European Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

Antique French Neoclassical Revival Style Desk & Chair Set w/Original Finish
Antique French Neoclassical Revival Style Desk & Chair Set w/Original Finish

Antique French Neoclassical Revival Style Desk & Chair Set w/Original Finish

Located in Atlanta, GA

The chair measures 19.5"W x 19"D x 35.5"H with an 18" tall seat height. The upholstery is in need for a re-do, which is the perfect opportunity to make this your own taste.

Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

1930s Antique White Neoclassical Writing Table or Vanity
1930s Antique White Neoclassical Writing Table or Vanity

1930s Antique White Neoclassical Writing Table or Vanity

Located in Stamford, CT

Clearance from floor to bottom of drawers is 24” tall.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian Burl Wood & Brass Desk in Green Malachite Stain
Italian Burl Wood & Brass Desk in Green Malachite Stain

Italian Burl Wood & Brass Desk in Green Malachite Stain

Located in North Miami, FL

Writing level height is 30.75 inches tall. It is finished from all sides so it can float in any space you desire.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Rosewood and Mahogany Receptionist Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1960
Rosewood and Mahogany Receptionist Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1960

Rosewood and Mahogany Receptionist Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1960

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Most examples of this design are regular desk height however this example was custom made to be a receptionist desk which also works great for those seeking a tall desk where you can...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood

Antique English Georgian Table Small Desk Nightstand Lowboy 3 Drawers Tiger Oak
Antique English Georgian Table Small Desk Nightstand Lowboy 3 Drawers Tiger Oak

Antique English Georgian Table Small Desk Nightstand Lowboy 3 Drawers Tiger Oak

Located in Tyler, TX

BEAUTIFUL Antique English Tiger Oak Georgian Writing Desk, Table, Lowboy, or Nightstand with Drawers~~c. early 19th Century So versatile~~could be used as an end table or entry ha...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Lowboys

Materials

Oak

Desk - French - Cerused - Art Deco - Oak, Dudouyt, 1940s
Desk - French - Cerused - Art Deco - Oak, Dudouyt, 1940s

Desk - French - Cerused - Art Deco - Oak, Dudouyt, 1940s

$5,500

H 29.14 in W 67.72 in D 39.77 in

Desk - French - Cerused - Art Deco - Oak, Dudouyt, 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

The top is encrusted with a checked marquetry. It rests on tall and Brutalist legs. The table is in excellent original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Rare Antique Shanxi Province Large Elm Calligraphy Desk
Rare Antique Shanxi Province Large Elm Calligraphy Desk

Rare Antique Shanxi Province Large Elm Calligraphy Desk

Located in Chicago, IL

Can be used as a large desk, a tall dining table with barstools, or a sofa back table for a 4 seat large sofa.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood, Elm

Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk
Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk

Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk

$1,295

H 27 in W 48.5 in D 18.5 in

Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk

By Nordisk Andels-Eksport

Located in Baltimore, MD

Measurements: 48 1/2" Wide x 18 1/2" Deep x 27" tall (Filing drawer 16' x 16' depth from top to bottom 10 1/2" )

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

French Chestnut and Oak Desk from Le Grand Monarque À Chartres, circa 1720
French Chestnut and Oak Desk from Le Grand Monarque À Chartres, circa 1720

French Chestnut and Oak Desk from Le Grand Monarque À Chartres, circa 1720

Located in Dallas, TX

Known as a bureau caissiers (“cashier’s desk”), the desk sits on two block feet in the back and four ¾ round feet in the front. The desk is 25 ¾ tall but could easily be raised to ac...

Category

Antique 1720s French Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Desk - French - Art Deco - Oak - Dudouyt - 1940s
Desk - French - Art Deco - Oak - Dudouyt - 1940s

Desk - French - Art Deco - Oak - Dudouyt - 1940s

$6,200

H 28.94 in W 63 in D 39.77 in

Desk - French - Art Deco - Oak - Dudouyt - 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

The top is encrusted with a checked marquetry. It rests on tall and Brutalist legs. The table is in excellent original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Country Estate Partners Desk
Country Estate Partners Desk

Country Estate Partners Desk

$4,210 / item

H 32 in W 73 in D 39 in

Country Estate Partners Desk

Located in Annville, PA

Our clients have been telling us for years that they need taller desks with more knee room than historically sized pieces so we created this piece to fit that need.

Category

2010s Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Classic Scandinavian Modern Teak Wood Desk with Drawers
Vintage Mid-Century Classic Scandinavian Modern Teak Wood Desk with Drawers

Vintage Mid-Century Classic Scandinavian Modern Teak Wood Desk with Drawers

$2,472Sale 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

Two on both sides. The slender and tall legs of the desk are made of wood. This elegant and classic form is characteristic of the Scandinavian design of the Mid-Century Modern era.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak

Mid-Century Walnut Large Executive Desk
Mid-Century Walnut Large Executive Desk

Mid-Century Walnut Large Executive Desk

$4,995

H 29.5 in W 60 in D 33 in

Mid-Century Walnut Large Executive Desk

Located in Baltimore, MD

Measurements: 60″ wide x 33″ deep x 29 1/2″ tall

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Adjustable Oak Writing Table or Desk
Adjustable Oak Writing Table or Desk

Adjustable Oak Writing Table or Desk

$2,500

H 40 in W 28 in D 25 in

Adjustable Oak Writing Table or Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stool is 28 in. tall x 14.5 in. diameter.

Category

20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Lexington's Palmer Home Collection Mahogany Tooled Leather Drafting Desk W/ Tray
Lexington's Palmer Home Collection Mahogany Tooled Leather Drafting Desk W/ Tray

Lexington's Palmer Home Collection Mahogany Tooled Leather Drafting Desk W/ Tray

By Lexington Furniture 1

Located in Germantown, MD

Measures 34" in width, 26" in depth and stands 48.25" tall. Brass feet support is 8" high. Drawer 28"W x 19"D x 3"H.

Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Large Italian Marble Travertine Dining Table, Desk, Polished & Chip Carved Top
Large Italian Marble Travertine Dining Table, Desk, Polished & Chip Carved Top

Large Italian Marble Travertine Dining Table, Desk, Polished & Chip Carved Top

By Stone International

Located in Philadelphia, PA

My guestimate weight of the top is 175lbs, and the base 80lbs. 29.5 tall, 75 long, 39.5 wide. You will love the looks, condition and practicality of this table/desk!

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Travertine

1940s Petite Mahogany Ornate Painted Secretary Bureau with Flip Leather Top
1940s Petite Mahogany Ornate Painted Secretary Bureau with Flip Leather Top

1940s Petite Mahogany Ornate Painted Secretary Bureau with Flip Leather Top

Located in Germantown, MD

Stand 43 inches overall tall. Desk knee clearance is 24 and writing table height is 29.75 inches.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Paint

Louis XV Style Diminutive Kingwood Writing Table
Louis XV Style Diminutive Kingwood Writing Table

Louis XV Style Diminutive Kingwood Writing Table

$1,950

H 30.25 in W 16 in D 12.5 in

Louis XV Style Diminutive Kingwood Writing Table

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The shaped marble top with ormolu banded edges. The tall cabriole legs with large baroque leafy ormolu mounts and sabots.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Diminutive George III Walnut Block Front Slant Front Bureau Bookcase Cabinet
Diminutive George III Walnut Block Front Slant Front Bureau Bookcase Cabinet

Diminutive George III Walnut Block Front Slant Front Bureau Bookcase Cabinet

$5,756Sale Price|20% Off

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

Measures 21.5" in width, 12.5" in depth and stands just 61" tall. Looks amazing in person.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

English 19th Century Pine Auctioneer’s Cash Desk
English 19th Century Pine Auctioneer’s Cash Desk

English 19th Century Pine Auctioneer’s Cash Desk

$3,650

H 29.5 in W 36.75 in D 26.75 in

English 19th Century Pine Auctioneer’s Cash Desk

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

The desk is flanked with tall open storage spaces which would have held ledger books.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

1950s Oak Bureau in JM Frank Style from Cartier Paris – Exquisite Craftsmanship
1950s Oak Bureau in JM Frank Style from Cartier Paris – Exquisite Craftsmanship

1950s Oak Bureau in JM Frank Style from Cartier Paris – Exquisite Craftsmanship

By (after) Jean Michel Frank

Located in IT

This stunning 1950s oak bureau, crafted in the style of renowned designer Jean-Michel Frank, comes from the prestigious Cartier store in Paris. Taller than a standard desk, its elega...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Danish Modern Atomic Teak + Oak Desk
Danish Modern Atomic Teak + Oak Desk

Danish Modern Atomic Teak + Oak Desk

$6,800

H 36.25 in W 43.5 in D 20.5 in

Danish Modern Atomic Teak + Oak Desk

Located in Berkeley, CA

wide x 20.5? deep x 36.25? tall Condition: In good original condition with some cosmetic wear (will be addressed in restoration) Restoration includes: • Structural + joint rep...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak, Oak

Antique Hand Carved Oak Jacobean Dining Table, Circa 1910s
Antique Hand Carved Oak Jacobean Dining Table, Circa 1910s

Antique Hand Carved Oak Jacobean Dining Table, Circa 1910s

Located in Germantown, MD

Beautiful oak patina Measures 52" in width, 39 inches in depth and stands 30" tall whse 2.        

Category

Early 20th Century American Jacobean Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

18th Century Italian Walnut Desk and Three Chairs
18th Century Italian Walnut Desk and Three Chairs

18th Century Italian Walnut Desk and Three Chairs

$14,500 / set

H 31.25 in W 55.5 in D 35.5 in

18th Century Italian Walnut Desk and Three Chairs

Located in Hixson, TN

Seat height 19″ tall.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables

French 19th Century Mahogany Travel Writing Desk
French 19th Century Mahogany Travel Writing Desk

French 19th Century Mahogany Travel Writing Desk

$7,412

H 37.01 in W 20.87 in D 7.09 in

French 19th Century Mahogany Travel Writing Desk

Located in London, GB

The top of the desk features an ormolu pierced gallery, and the desk stands on four tall, slender legs with a lower stand.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Custom Farmhouse Style Writing Desk with Pencil Drawer by Dos Gallos Studio
Custom Farmhouse Style Writing Desk with Pencil Drawer by Dos Gallos Studio

Custom Farmhouse Style Writing Desk with Pencil Drawer by Dos Gallos Studio

By Dos Gallos Studio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

As shown here in a light walnut with light to medium distress. 26 inches clearance from floor to apron on a 30 inch tall table. Also a great design for a nightstand or sofa back tabl...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Desks and Writi...

Materials

Walnut, Oak

Italian Neoclassical Writing Table, 19th Century
Italian Neoclassical Writing Table, 19th Century

Italian Neoclassical Writing Table, 19th Century

$3,950

H 29.5 in W 23.5 in D 21.5 in

Italian Neoclassical Writing Table, 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

The overall dimensions are 29.5" tall x 21.5" deep x 23.5" wide.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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Tall Desks For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of tall desks available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, all tall desks available were constructed with great care. We have 701 antique and vintage tall desks in-stock, while there are 20 modern editions to choose from as well. Tall desks have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Tall desks made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Some tall desks are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller tall desks, measuring 13 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Tall desks have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Baker Furniture Company, Arne Vodder and Laylo Studio are consistently popular.

How Much are Tall Desks?

Tall desks can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,307, while the lowest priced sells for $60 and the highest can go for as much as $301,617.

Finding the Right Desks And 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.