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
Oak
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...
Malachite, Brass, Bronze
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...
Maple, Oak, Walnut
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.
Hardwood
$6,396Sale Price|20% Off
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.
Brass
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.
Brass
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
Mahogany
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.
Leather, Mahogany
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...
Oak
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.
Grasscloth, Bamboo, Formica, Wood
$17,596Sale Price|20% Off
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.
Bronze
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
Teak
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.
Chrome
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
Rattan
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...
Teak
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".
Walnut, Birdseye Maple
Adjustable Oak Writing Table or Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stool is 28 in. tall x 14.5 in. diameter.
Bog Wood
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...
Leather, Wood
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.
Leather, Wood
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.
Pine
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....
Oak
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.
Teak
$1,873Sale Price|20% Off
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.
Wood, Rosewood
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.
Wood
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.
Brass
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...
Oak
$5,510Sale Price|49% Off
Rosewood and Mahogany Receptionist Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1960
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
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...
Mahogany, Rosewood
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.
Oak
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.
Wood, Elm
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" )
Teak
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...
Metal, Bronze
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.
Oak
$4,345 / item
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.
Wood
Adjustable Oak Writing Table or Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stool is 28 in. tall x 14.5 in. diameter.
$2,489Sale Price|20% Off
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.
Wood, Teak
$3,996Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Walnut Large Executive Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
Measurements: 60″ wide x 33″ deep x 29 1/2″ tall
Walnut
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.
Leather, Mahogany
19th Century English Pine Auctioneer's Cash Desk with Diamond Design
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
The desk is flanked with tall open storage spaces which would have held ledger books.
Pine
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.
Mahogany, Paint
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!
Travertine
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.
Glass, Walnut
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.
Marble, Bronze
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...
Teak, Oak
$14,500 / set
18th Century Italian Walnut Desk and Three Chairs
Located in Hixson, TN
Seat height 19″ tall.
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.
Oak
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.
Ormolu
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...
Walnut, Oak
Italian Neoclassical Writing Table, Walnut & Brass Inlay, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
The overall dimensions are 29.5" tall x 21.5" deep x 23.5" wide.
Brass
French 1800s Walnut Desk with Three Drawers, Carved Floral Motifs and Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
These drawers showcase a thin narrow one in the center (the desk's knee height is 24"H) flanked by two taller ones of square shaped and adorned with carved floral motifs.
Walnut
$1,040Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Danish Teak Sliding Top Desk
By Nordisk Andels-Eksport
Located in Baltimore, MD
Measurements: 45 1/2" wide x 23 7/8" deep x 28 1/2" tall (33 1/2" deep when top is fully extended) (built in storage 9 1/2" deep).
Teak
"Heritage" White Oak Solid Steel-Leg Coffee Table or Desk with Butterfly Inlays
By Michael Madley
Located in Frankfurt, KY
Honoring the North American origins of White Oak; a large, tall, imposing tree with wide spreading branches forming a distinctive and beautiful canopy.
Bronze
$12,053Sale Price|30% Off
Fine Antique George III circa 1820 Metamorphic Library Desk into Bookcase Ladder
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
They were the height of elegance and technology in the Georgian to early Victorian era The one is a very fine, restored example, the steps are hidden inside the main frame, when f...
Leather, Hardwood
$3,480Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Danish Drop Leaf Expanding Desk Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in Baltimore, MD
Absolute strike point classic modernist quality and design piece for the modern interior. Measurements: 28in tall x 47.25in Wide x 23.75in Deep x extension with leaf 65 1/2in wide x...
Teak
Bruce Talbert attr, Gillow & Co. A Gothic Revival Polychrome Painted Davenport.
By Bruce James Talbert
Located in London, GB
Bruce Talbert attr, made by Gillows of Lancaster. An Gothic Revival Tall Polychrome Painted Architects Davenport designed to stand at to work, with stylised floral details in reds an...
Pine
Scandinavian Modern Gunni Omann Rosewood Desk
By Gunni Omann
Located in Uccle, BE
There are 2 niches in the back that measures 11 inches wide by 12 inches tall. There is also a hidden shelved compartment that opens with the original key.
Walnut
$3,000Sale Price|20% Off
Early 20th Century French Carved Oak Table
Located in Savannah, GA
It measures 67 in long x 40 in wide x 30 in tall.
Oak
$1,694Sale Price|20% Off
Rococo Revival Oak Writing Desk in Brown, Early 20th Century
Located in Opole, PL
The entire piece is supported by tall legs—cabriole in the front and straight at the back.
Brass
High Style George Washington Double End Desk by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Over the last century, Drexel has undergone several transformations, always being renowned for their quality and design. Messurments: 40" Tall X 60" Wide X 28" Deep United States, ...
Brass, Gold Leaf
Queen Anne Style Pedestal Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Dimensions: 29 inches tall, 54 inches wide and 33 inches deep. Kneehole Clearance 23.5 inches tall and 18.5 inches wide.
Walnut, Burl
Rare 19th Century English 'Eclipse' Patented Telescopic Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Dimensions: 31.25 inches tall, 23 inches wide and 24.5 inches deep (Closed) Fully open it is 45 inches wide, 35 inches tall and 24.5 inches deep.
Brass
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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