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Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard Danish Modern Floating Teak Desk
By Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard
Located in San Francisco, CA
case and rising on tapered legs. Desk top has been beautifully refinished. Original key included.
Category

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

Materials

Teak

18th Century French Louis XVI Writing Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
tapered legs. Desk has completely finished front and back with back having false drawers and hardware
Category

Antique 18th Century French Directoire Desks

Materials

Wood

18th Century French Louis XVI Writing Desk
18th Century French Louis XVI Writing Desk
H 30.5 in W 51 in D 27.75 in
Rare Antique Asprey & Co. London Oak & Tooled Green Leather Writing Desk 1920s
By Charles & George Asprey
Located in Reading, Berkshire
writing surface which reveals itself when opened from the top, item is raised on square tapering legs
Category

Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Oak

Rare Asprey & Co. London Oak & Tooled Green Leather Pop-Up Writing Desk 1920s
By Charles & George Asprey
Located in Reading, Berkshire
writing surface which reveals itself when opened from the top, item is raised on square tapering legs
Category

Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Leather, Oak

Swedish Gustavian Style 1850s Painted Desk with Single Drawer and Tapered Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
tapering legs and carved oval medallions on the knees. Infuse your workspace with the timeless elegance of
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Petit Roll Top Mahogany Mechanical Desk Writing Table Tapered Legs Mid Century
By Edward Wormley
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Beginning of Mid Century Modern era Petit Roll Top Mahogany Mechanical Desk Writing Table Tapered
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Solid Wood Writer's Desk Maple with Steel Joinery and Removable Legs
By Stefan Rurak
Located in Biddeford, ME
This writer's desk is an exercise in restraint. This sleek desk’s tapered legs are made from solid
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Solid Wood Writer's Desk in Walnut with Steel Joinery and Removable Legs
By Stefan Rurak
Located in Biddeford, ME
This writer's desk is an exercise in restraint. This sleek desk’s tapered legs are made from solid
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Teak Desk
Located in London, GB
on slender, tapered legs, the desk has a light presence with the reverse of the storage boasting
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Teak Desk
Teak Desk
H 29.93 in W 51.19 in D 25.6 in
French Mahogany Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
both functionality and grandeur. Resting on turned, brass leaf-mounted tapering legs, this desk
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

French Mahogany Desk
French Mahogany Desk
H 30 in W 60 in D 30 in
Danish Cabinetmaker 1950s Rosewood Desk
Located in London, England
tapered legs with delicate chamfers. The desk has stunning veneer top and mahogany lined, lockable drawers
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Cabinetmaker 1950s Rosewood Desk
Danish Cabinetmaker 1950s Rosewood Desk
H 29.53 in W 59.06 in D 30.71 in
Petite, 19th Century Veneered Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully hand-carved and inlaid, c. 1825, Italian, single drawer, tapered leg writing desk
Category

Antique 1820s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Olive, Pearwood, Walnut

Petite, 19th Century Veneered Desk
Petite, 19th Century Veneered Desk
H 30.75 in W 32.25 in D 21.75 in
Italian Neoclassical Marquetry Partner Desk, 1800
Located in El Monte, CA
square tapered legs. This desk echos the periods focus on balance and proportion. Please note natural
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Italian NeoClassic Oak Parquetry Desk, Natural
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Italian NeoClassic style starburst pattern parquetry desk with tapered legs. It has one center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Desks and Writing ...

Materials

Wood

Presidential Executive teak desk by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in Brussels, BE
sleek, tapered legs, this desk exudes sophistication and functionality. Perfect for design enthusiasts
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Presidential Executive teak desk by Arne Vodder
Presidential Executive teak desk by Arne Vodder
H 28.55 in W 98.04 in D 41.34 in
A Fine 19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Located in London, by appointment only
tapering legs on brass castors. The desk with two leather topped pull-out slides. Measures: Height 31in
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Antique Late 19th Century English Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Little 19th Century Desk by Gillows of Lancaster
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
honeysuckle detail on the front and elegant tapering legs. The desk is attractive either open or closed. The
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Little 19th Century Desk by Gillows of Lancaster
Little 19th Century Desk by Gillows of Lancaster
H 38.98 in W 22.84 in D 17.33 in
19th Century Black Gustavian Style Three Drawer Desk
Located in Round Top, TX
Large Gustavian style black painted desk with tapered legs. At just under 6" long, this desk makes
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine, Paint

English Mahogany Leather Top Writing Desk, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
terminating on chamfered tapered legs, Late 18th century. Desk is finished on all sides.
Category

Antique 1790s English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Danish Modern Teak Desk with drop-leaf by Aksel Boll Jensen
By Aksel Boll Jensen
Located in Brussels, BE
. With its tapered legs and impeccable craftsmanship, this desk is a sophisticated and versatile piece
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Maison Jansen attr., Ebony and Parcel-Gilt, Writing Desk, France, 1940s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
base having three drawers with bronze pulls. The whole on long sleek tapering legs. This stylish desk
Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

1750 Venezia Italy Baroque Carved and Inlaid Walnut Desk with Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
the same era. Resting on tapered legs, this statuary desk attains an airly, elegant quality. This
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique George III Banded Satinwood Lady's Writing Desk with Rosewood Inlay
Located in Morristown, NJ
opening to green leather lined surface, over frieze drawer, raised on square tapering legs. This desk is
Category

Antique 1790s English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ivory, Satinwood, Rosewood, Leather

Art Deco Desk in the style of Jacques-Emile Ruhlmann (1879-1933), France, 1920s
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Art Deco desk on curved tapered legs. The desk has a corresponding design on the front and
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Scandinavian desk from the 1940s
Located in Brescia, IT
storage to keep your desk tidy. Tapered legs add lightness and modernity to the desk, blending perfectly
Category

Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Scandinavian desk from the 1940s
Scandinavian desk from the 1940s
H 29.53 in W 42.92 in D 22.84 in
Modulus by Drexel Mid Century Modern Desk
By Drexel
Located in Pasadena, CA
veneer surface, known for its rich, warm tones, accented by elegant tapered legs and minimalistic
Category

Mid-20th Century American Desks

Materials

Wood

18th Century English Mahogany Leather Top Partners Desk with Carved Birds
Located in Milford, NH
scroll and foliate carved tapered legs. The desk is English in origin, dating to the 18th century, in
Category

Antique 18th Century English Georgian Desks

Materials

Brass

1930s French Art Deco Mahogany Secretary Desk in Geometric Lines on Tapered Legs
Located in Ulm, DE
slender, tapered legs that exude lightness and sophistication. The compact design seamlessly blends
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Parquetry, Ormolu and Leather Bureau Plat by Ross
By Donald Ross
Located in London, GB
leaves and foliage garlands. Four tapering legs support the desk, each one terminating in socket
Category

Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Danish Teak Secretary Desk with Hidden Vanity Mirror
Located in Oakland, CA
hidden vanity mirror, and four small drawers above. Raised on teak flared and tapered legs. The secretary
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Teak

Jean Pascaud, Ebonized Writing Desk with Tapered Legs, France, 1940s
By Jean Pascaud
Located in New York, NY
. This is clearest in the subtle tapering of the desk's legs. Exhibited: -A photograph bearing a number
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

English Painted Desk
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
English painted desk with tapered legs, porcelain handles, later paint, circa 1930.
Category

Early 20th Century European Desks and Writing Tables

English Painted Desk
English Painted Desk
H 28 in W 29.5 in D 16.25 in
Modernist Magohany Desk
Located in Charleston, SC
Desk on Tapered Legs Designed by Eugene Printz (1879-1948) for the Citee Internationale Universitaire
Category

Vintage 1930s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Modernist Magohany Desk
Modernist Magohany Desk
H 29.5 in W 50.5 in D 25.5 in
English Leather Top Desk
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
English leather top desk on tapered legs with brass casters. Nice banding detail on front and legs.
Category

Vintage 1940s British Desks and Writing Tables

English Leather Top Desk
English Leather Top Desk
H 28 in W 36 in D 20.5 in
A Victorian Rosewood Desk By Maple & Co
By Maple & Co.
Located in Accrington, GB
surface and site on tapered inlaid legs with castors. The desk is inlayed on all sides so could be placed
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

A Victorian Rosewood Desk By Maple & Co
A Victorian Rosewood Desk By Maple & Co
H 38.59 in W 40.16 in D 22.45 in
Carlton House Desk by Gillows of Lancaster
Located in Edinburgh, GB
square tapering legs. The desk retains its original handles and leather writing surface.
Category

Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Carlton House Desk by Gillows of Lancaster
Carlton House Desk by Gillows of Lancaster
H 38.19 in W 50.79 in D 25.6 in
Freestanding Executive Rosewood Desk with Floating Top by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Helsingborg, SE
, produced by Feldballes Møbelfabrik in Denmark. Made in Rosewood and with tapered legs. The back of the
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Chippendale Mahogany Lift-Top Desk
Located in New Hope, PA
fitted for documents, all standing on elegantly tapering fluted legs. This desk originates from
Category

Antique 1780s American Chippendale Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Chippendale Mahogany Lift-Top Desk
Chippendale Mahogany Lift-Top Desk
H 35.25 in W 26.75 in D 20.75 in
Refurbished Danish Modern Teak Executive Desk with Storage
Located in Los Angeles, CA
storage and supported by sturdy carved tapered pedestal legs, this Scandinavian desk is perfect for any
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Teak, Lacquer

Oak Secretary Desk by Irwin with Letter Cabinet
Located in Hollywood, CA
Oak desk with tapered legs and attached storage. designed by Irwin. This desk has been refinished
Category

Vintage 1960s American Desks

Materials

Oak, Wood

Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates Mid-Century Modern Desk
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Morgan, UT
Furniture, USA, 1950s 50.13 Wide x 28.13 Deep x 29 High Mid-Century Modern maple desk with tapered
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Maple

Giuseppe Scapinelli Three-Drawer Brazilian Hardwood Desk with White Glass Top
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
desk features tapered legs, reverse painted white glass top, three drawers, and polished brass pulls
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Desks

Danish Mid-Century Modern Desk in Brazilian Rosewood
Located in Parkhurst, ZA
from a wall. The tapered and shaped legs anchor the desk stably to the ground. An effortlessly
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Furniture

Materials

Brass

Free Standing Executive Teakdesk with Floating Top Designed by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Helsingborg, SE
, produced by Feldballes Møbelfabrik in Denmark. Made in teak and with tapered legs. The back of the desk
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Jens Risom Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Astoria, NY
Walnut desk with three flush drawers and tapered legs. Desk top has raised lip on the back and side
Category

20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Danish Modern 4 Drawer Writing Desk with Tapered Legs
Located in Freehold, NJ
water damage. Legs are sturdy, drawers glide well. The back of the desk is finish. Tapered legs are
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Art Deco French Desk in Macassar with Tapered Legs
Located in Houston, TX
. It has 3 drawers and one in a middle is keyed. 4 tapered legs are elevating and supporting the
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Macassar

Directoire Style Leather-Top Bureau Plat Desk on Tapered Legs
Located in New York, NY
Directoire Style Leather-Top Bureauplat Desk on Tapered Legs
Category

Vintage 1940s French Desks and Writing Tables

French 40's Parchment and Oak Desk on Tapered Legs
Located in New York, NY
French 40's Parchment and Oak Desk on Tapered Legs
Category

20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Exquisite Directoire-Style Desk w. Leather Top on Tapered Legs
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Directoire-Style Desk w. Leather Top on Tapered Legs ending on brass sabots
Category

20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

French Painted Desk with Leather Top, Three Drawers and Tapered Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
leather top that has embossed edges. The desk is raised on four tapered legs. This piece is grey-white
Category

20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Leather

Swedish 19th Century Painted Wood Desk with Two Drawers and Tapered Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish painted wood desk from the 19th century, with two drawers, tapered legs and distressed
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

French Early 20th Century Two-Drawer Wooden Desk Table with Tapered Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
a rectangular shaped top and is raised on four squared and tapered legs. There are iron rivet
Category

20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

English 1820s Mahogany Partners Desk with Leather Top and Twisted Tapering Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
with brass hardware. The desk is raised on four tapering legs with twisted motifs, resting on casters
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Gustavian Style 1870s Swedish Gray Painted Desk, Fluted Drawers and Tapered Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
tapered legs. Step back in time with this exquisite Swedish Gustavian style desk, dating back to circa
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Dramatic Curved DESK in Mahogany & Luxe Goatskin on Tapered Legs Mexico 1960s
By Arturo Pani
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC is pleased to offer: Luxurious desk with a fabulous curved shape. Constructed in mahogany
Category

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

Materials

Goatskin, Mahogany

Mid-Century Danish Teak Secretaire w/ Tapered Legs, Pull Out Desk, and Storage
By Trekanten
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Little Mid-Century Danish teak vanity, desk or dresser with tapered legs. Lightly refinished with
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Green German Art Deco Chinoiserie Desk with 2 Drawers and tapered Legs, 1920s
Located in Berlin, DE
sophistication, while the intricate Chinoiserie details elevate its visual appeal. Tapered legs contribute to the
Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Iron and Leather Desk/ Console on Tapered Legs in the Jean Michel Frank Manner
Located in New York, NY
Iron and leather desk/ console on tapered legs in the Jean Michel Frank manner.
Category

20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

French Directoire Walnut Writing Desk with Brown Leather Top and Tapered Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Directoire walnut writing desk with brown leather top, tapered legs, slides and four drawers.
Category

Antique 1790s French Directoire Desks

Materials

Walnut

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Tapered Leg Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic tapered leg desk available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and leather, every tapered leg desk was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect tapered leg desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right tapered leg desk, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Louis XVI and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Tapered Leg Desk?

Prices for a tapered leg desk start at $695 and top out at $14,000 with the average selling for $4,800.