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Danish Teak Writing Desk
Danish Teak Writing Desk

Danish Teak Writing Desk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Danish made mid-century modern desk in teak wood grain. Four drawers and finished back. Please

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

Materials

Teak

Teak writing desk, Danish design, 1960s.
Teak writing desk, Danish design, 1960s.

Teak writing desk, Danish design, 1960s.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Teak writing desk, Danish design, Very good condition, after professional renovation. Wood: Teak

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Inlaid Teak Writing Desk from India
Inlaid Teak Writing Desk from India

Inlaid Teak Writing Desk from India

$2,520Sale Price|28% Off

Inlaid Teak Writing Desk from India

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful writing desk, handcrafted in India out of aged teak wood and responsibly sourced animal

Category

1990s Indian Anglo-Indian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bone, Teak

Mid-Century Danish Freestanding Teak Writing Desk
Mid-Century Danish Freestanding Teak Writing Desk

Mid-Century Danish Freestanding Teak Writing Desk

Located in Praha, CZ

This refined mid-century modern writing desk was produced in Denmark during the 1960s. Constructed

Category

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

Materials

Wood, Teak

Borge Mogensen 'Model 130' Teak Writing Desk for Soborg Mobler
Borge Mogensen 'Model 130' Teak Writing Desk for Soborg Mobler

Borge Mogensen 'Model 130' Teak Writing Desk for Soborg Mobler

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Winnipeg, MB

Stunning teak writing desk designed by Borge Mogensen for Soborg Mobler. This piece features a

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

1960s Borge Mogensen for Soborg Mobelfabrik Teak Writing Desk
1960s Borge Mogensen for Soborg Mobelfabrik Teak Writing Desk

1960s Borge Mogensen for Soborg Mobelfabrik Teak Writing Desk

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Classic Teak Writing Desk, designed by Borge Mogensen for Soborg Mobelfabrik in Denmark

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Danish Teak Writing Desk with Brass Details, 1960s
Mid-Century Danish Teak Writing Desk with Brass Details, 1960s

Mid-Century Danish Teak Writing Desk with Brass Details, 1960s

Located in Praha, CZ

This refined mid-century writing desk was produced in Denmark during the 1960s and exemplifies the

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Vintage Teak Writing Desk By Peter Hvidt for John Stuart
Vintage Teak Writing Desk By Peter Hvidt for John Stuart

Vintage Teak Writing Desk By Peter Hvidt for John Stuart

By Peter Hvidt

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

A vintage writing desk crafted in teak with metal legs featuring a single bay with 4 pull out

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Teak Writing Desk – Handcrafted by House of Jaipur
Mid-Century Modern Teak Writing Desk – Handcrafted by House of Jaipur

Mid-Century Modern Teak Writing Desk – Handcrafted by House of Jaipur

Located in New York, NY

Refined and elegant, this handcrafted mid-century modern teak desk is a perfect balance of form and

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Teak

Gio Ponti Style Teak Writing Desk for Dassi, Mid-Century, Italy, 1950s
Gio Ponti Style Teak Writing Desk for Dassi, Mid-Century, Italy, 1950s

Gio Ponti Style Teak Writing Desk for Dassi, Mid-Century, Italy, 1950s

By Dassi, Gio Ponti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian writing desk attributed to Gio Ponti for Vittorio Dassi exemplifies the designer's refined

Category

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

Materials

Brass, Steel

Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard for John Stuart Larger Teak Writing Desk, 1950's
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard for John Stuart Larger Teak Writing Desk, 1950's

Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard for John Stuart Larger Teak Writing Desk, 1950's

By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, John Stuart Inc., Hvidt & Mølgaard, Peter Hvidt

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Danish Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen Larger Teak Desk for Soborg Møbelfabrik Denmark, 1960's

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Enamel, Iron

1950s Teak Writing Desk, Denmark
1950s Teak Writing Desk, Denmark

1950s Teak Writing Desk, Denmark

Located in Praha, CZ

- Carefully refurbished.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Teak Writing Desk – Handcrafted by House of Jaipur
Mid-Century Modern Teak Writing Desk – Handcrafted by House of Jaipur

Mid-Century Modern Teak Writing Desk – Handcrafted by House of Jaipur

Located in New York, NY

A masterpiece of mid-century modern design, this exquisite writing desk is crafted from solid teak

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Teak

1960s Danish Modern Teak Executive Desk
1960s Danish Modern Teak Executive Desk

1960s Danish Modern Teak Executive Desk

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Danish Modern Teak Writing Desk Bring refined Scandinavian craftsmanship into your home with this

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

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak Writing Desk by Andreas Hansen, 1960's Masterpiece w/Roll Top
Danish Modern Teak Writing Desk by Andreas Hansen, 1960's Masterpiece w/Roll Top

Danish Modern Teak Writing Desk by Andreas Hansen, 1960's Masterpiece w/Roll Top

By Andreas Hansen

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Stunning solid teak writing or letter desk designed by Danish master designer Andreas Hansen. Circa

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Peter Lovig Nielsen for Hedensted Mobelfabrik 'Boomerang' Desk in Teak
Peter Lovig Nielsen for Hedensted Mobelfabrik 'Boomerang' Desk in Teak

Peter Lovig Nielsen for Hedensted Mobelfabrik 'Boomerang' Desk in Teak

By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Hedensted Møbelfabrik

Located in Waalwijk, NL

. Beautifully formed teak writing desk designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen and produced by Hedensted Møbelfabrik. A

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

MCM Teak Expandable Desk and Chair by Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard, Denmark c.1960
MCM Teak Expandable Desk and Chair by Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard, Denmark c.1960

MCM Teak Expandable Desk and Chair by Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard, Denmark c.1960

By Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT A mid-century teak writing desk with expandable sliding top for more working space. One

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

Materials

Brass

Danish Mid-Century Modern Asymmetrical Teak Desk, 1950s.
Danish Mid-Century Modern Asymmetrical Teak Desk, 1950s.

Danish Mid-Century Modern Asymmetrical Teak Desk, 1950s.

Located in Asaa, DK

Modern boomerang teak writing desk made in Denmark in the early 1950s. Asymmetrical table top and

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Teak

Teak Desk Model “Lord” by Arne Wahl Iversen for IKEA, Sweden, 1960s
Teak Desk Model “Lord” by Arne Wahl Iversen for IKEA, Sweden, 1960s

Teak Desk Model “Lord” by Arne Wahl Iversen for IKEA, Sweden, 1960s

By IKEA, Arne Wahl Iversen

Located in Karis, Nyland

Elegant and well-proportioned teak writing desk, model “Lord”, designed by Arne Wahl Iversen for

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak Desk By Domino Møbler
Danish Modern Teak Desk By Domino Møbler

Danish Modern Teak Desk By Domino Møbler

By Børge Mogensen, Domino Møbler

Located in Cedar Falls, IA

Danish modern teak writing desk by Domino Mobler, made in Denmark. Very nice overall condition

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Table, Desk, Writing, Dressing, Vanity, Teak, Vintage
Table, Desk, Writing, Dressing, Vanity, Teak, Vintage

Table, Desk, Writing, Dressing, Vanity, Teak, Vintage

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

A large vintage teak table desk, writing table, dressing table or side table. Measures: 6 feet 2

Category

Vintage 1950s British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak and Oak Wood Writing Desk
Danish Teak and Oak Wood Writing Desk

Danish Teak and Oak Wood Writing Desk

Located in Madrid, ES

Desk in veneered teak and solid oak. Four drawers on the left side, lockable drawer in the middle

Category

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

Materials

Brass

1960s Danish Modern Angular Danish Writing Desk in Teak
1960s Danish Modern Angular Danish Writing Desk in Teak

1960s Danish Modern Angular Danish Writing Desk in Teak

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements

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

Materials

Teak

Model 75 Writing Desk in Teak by Gunni Omann
Model 75 Writing Desk in Teak by Gunni Omann

Model 75 Writing Desk in Teak by Gunni Omann

By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik, Gunni Omann

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: Denmark Designer: Gunni Omann Manufacturer: Omann Jun Møbelfabrik Era: 1957 Materials: Teak

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

Materials

Teak

Andreas Hansen Danish Teak Roll Top Writing Desk Ca. 1980s
Andreas Hansen Danish Teak Roll Top Writing Desk Ca. 1980s

Andreas Hansen Danish Teak Roll Top Writing Desk Ca. 1980s

By Andreas Hansen, Hadsten Traeindustri

Located in Peabody, MA

Roll top writing desk by Andreas Hansen for Hadsten Træindustri, made in Denmark, circa 1980s

Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Teak

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Executive Desk or Writing Table
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Executive Desk or Writing Table

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Executive Desk or Writing Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A wonderful and simply designed teak desk from Scandinavia circa 1970's. It features teak

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Bertil Fridhagen, Swedish Modern, Writing Desk or Vanity, Teak, Sweden, 1960s
Bertil Fridhagen, Swedish Modern, Writing Desk or Vanity, Teak, Sweden, 1960s

Bertil Fridhagen, Swedish Modern, Writing Desk or Vanity, Teak, Sweden, 1960s

By Bertil Fridhagen, Bodafors

Located in Manhasset, NY

Bertil Fridhagen, Bodafors, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Writing Desk or Vanity, Teak, Sweden, 1960s

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak Executive Writing Desk Henning Jorgensen for Fredericia
Danish Modern Teak Executive Writing Desk Henning Jorgensen for Fredericia

Danish Modern Teak Executive Writing Desk Henning Jorgensen for Fredericia

By Fredericia

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Rare Danish Modern desk by Henning Jorgensen for Fredericia Mobelfabrik, 1960.Not confuse with

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

Materials

Wood, Teak

Mid century Danish Modern Magic Box Desk in Teak Made in Denmark
Mid century Danish Modern Magic Box Desk in Teak Made in Denmark

Mid century Danish Modern Magic Box Desk in Teak Made in Denmark

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century teak closable locking teak writing desk Similar to the Magic Box desk. The piece closes

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Teak

Peter Løvig Nielsen boomerang writing desk in teak Løvig Denmark 1960
Peter Løvig Nielsen boomerang writing desk in teak Løvig Denmark 1960

Peter Løvig Nielsen boomerang writing desk in teak Løvig Denmark 1960

By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Løvig Design

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

This striking boomerang-shaped writing desk was designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen and produced by

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Teak Desk
Teak Desk

Teak Desk

$3,274

Teak Desk

Located in London, GB

This vintage teak desk combines form and function with effortless style. Crafted from richly

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Modern Vintage Afromosia Teak Writing Office Desk Danish Style
Mid Century Modern Vintage Afromosia Teak Writing Office Desk Danish Style

Mid Century Modern Vintage Afromosia Teak Writing Office Desk Danish Style

Located in Los Angeles, CA

At Mid Century Traders, discover the allure of our beautiful minimalist mid century desk believed

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

Materials

Teak

Teak Desk
Teak Desk

Teak Desk

$3,274

Teak Desk

Located in London, GB

This mid-century teak desk exemplifies classic Scandinavian design, offering a harmonious blend of

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Ole Wanscher for A. J. Iversen writing desk in teak, 1950's
Ole Wanscher for A. J. Iversen writing desk in teak, 1950's

Ole Wanscher for A. J. Iversen writing desk in teak, 1950's

By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Ole Wanscher for A. J. Iversen writing desk in teak. With handles and legs in brass. Made by A. J

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid Century teak desk
Mid Century teak desk

Mid Century teak desk

Located in Malton, GB

This is a neat designed mid 20th century teak desk. The colour is fabulous and the simplicity of

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Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Teak Desk
Mid-Century Teak Desk

Mid-Century Teak Desk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century modern writing desk in teak wood. Simple design with a two drawer bank and tapered legs

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

Materials

Teak

Borge Mogensen Teak Desk
Borge Mogensen Teak Desk

Borge Mogensen Teak Desk

By Søborg Møbelfabrik, Børge Mogensen

Located in London, GB

wonderful teak desk is the perfect addition to any office space. In true midcentury fashion, this piece is

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

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Modern Teak Desk
Mid Century Modern Teak Desk

Mid Century Modern Teak Desk

Located in Nantucket, MA

A simple and elegant Mid-Century Modern teak writing desk with splayed legs and featuring two front

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Rolltop Desk
Danish Teak Rolltop Desk

Danish Teak Rolltop Desk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

With an interesting compact shape and plenty of storage, this Mid-Century Modern rolltop desk is

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

Materials

Teak

Onde Desk in Solid Teak
Onde Desk in Solid Teak

Onde Desk in Solid Teak

Located in Singapore, SG

The Onde desk, designed by Studio Kallang in 2022, is a playful take on classic midcentury forms

Category

2010s Asian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

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

Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk

Located in Baltimore, MD

Beautiful remarkable statement in design and craftsmanship. This mid-century teak Danish desk

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

Materials

Teak

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

Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk

Located in Baltimore, MD

Beautiful remarkable statement in design and craftsmanship. This mid-century teak Danish desk

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern "Magic" Adjustable Teak Desk / Dining Table / Coffee Table
Danish Modern "Magic" Adjustable Teak Desk / Dining Table / Coffee Table

Danish Modern "Magic" Adjustable Teak Desk / Dining Table / Coffee Table

Located in San Diego, CA

Super rare Danish modern "Magic" adjustable teak writing desk / dining table / coffee table circa

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Maurice Villency Extending Teak Desk
Maurice Villency Extending Teak Desk

Maurice Villency Extending Teak Desk

By Maurice Villency

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century modern teak desk by Maurice Villency. Features movable drawers and a 19" extension leaf

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

Materials

Teak

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

Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk

By Nordisk Andels-Eksport

Located in Baltimore, MD

A beautiful Danish modern mid century teak desk, crafted by Nordisk Andels-Eksport in Denmark

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Writing Board in Solid Teak, Danish Design, 1960s
Midcentury Writing Board in Solid Teak, Danish Design, 1960s

Midcentury Writing Board in Solid Teak, Danish Design, 1960s

Located in Lejre, DK

This adjustable writing desk is a perfect example of Danish craftsmanship and design. The solid

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

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Teak

Desk in teak by Arne Jacobsen
Desk in teak by Arne Jacobsen

Desk in teak by Arne Jacobsen

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

'Munkegaard' desk/lectern in laminated teak with two drawers and steel frame. Designed in 1955 for

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

Materials

Steel

An Elegant 2 Drawer Writing Table or Reception Desk
An Elegant 2 Drawer Writing Table or Reception Desk

An Elegant 2 Drawer Writing Table or Reception Desk

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

An Elegant 2 Drawer Writing Table or Reception Desk The Desk stands on elegant reeded legs and

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen Teak Desk Model FM60
Kai Kristiansen Teak Desk Model FM60

Kai Kristiansen Teak Desk Model FM60

By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Kai Christiansen Teak Desk Model FM60 for Feldballes with front open bookcases. Beautiful Desk

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Freestanding Teak Desk by Kai Kristiansen
Freestanding Teak Desk by Kai Kristiansen

Freestanding Teak Desk by Kai Kristiansen

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Handewitt, DE

Mid century danish freestanding teak desk. Designed by Kai Kristiansen. Manufactured by FM. Model

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

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Teak

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Teak Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the teak writing desk you’re looking for. Each teak writing desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. There are 1152 variations of the antique or vintage teak writing desk you’re looking for, while we also have 8 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect teak writing desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each teak writing desk bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made teak writing desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Peter Løvig Nielsen, Svend Åge Madsen and Pierre Jeanneret are consistently popular.

How Much is a Teak Writing Desk?

The average selling price for a teak writing desk at 1stDibs is $3,500, while they’re typically $429 on the low end and $138,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Desks-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.

Questions About Teak Writing Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A writing desk with drawers is also called a secretary. It is a desk with drawers, one of which can be pushed out and the front of the desk lowered to create a flat writing surface. These writing desks have been made in a variety of styles over the years. Shop for a variety of writing tables with drawers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A small writing table is also called a davenport table or davenport desk. They normally feature a sloped or inclined top attached with hinges to the back of the table. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage davenport desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    What an old-fashioned writing desk is called varies by design. Pieces with drop-down fronts are secretary desks (these are typically made of two parts: a chest of drawers on the bottom and a hutch or cupboard with shelves on the top), while ones that rest on two pillars, cabinets or bookcases are pedestal desks. A desk with a small writing surface positioned in front of drawers and cubbies is a bureau à gradin. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.