What is a writing desk?

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.

What is a writing desk with drawers called?

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.

What is a small writing desk called?

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.

What is an old-fashioned writing desk called?

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.

What was the term in French furniture for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface?

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.

Teak Writing Desk

Louis Xv Office Chairs And Desk Chairs

Borge Mogensen Teak

Mid Century Modern Desk With Lock

Desks From 1960s

Midcentury Modern Danish Desk

Modern Teak Side Table With Drawer

Floating Drawer

Metal Art Deco Desk

Desk Made In Teak From 1960s

$1,053

H 28.35 in W 48.43 in D 24.81 in

Desk Made In Teak From 1960s

Located in Lejre, DK

This desk is a beautiful example of Danish design from the 1960s. Made of teak wood, it exudes a warm and welcoming atmosphere that fits perfectly with any decor. The desk's simple y...

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

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Teak

Danish Midcentury Desk in Teak, 1960s

$1,800

H 28.75 in W 40.95 in D 24.81 in

Danish Midcentury Desk in Teak, 1960s

Located in Lejre, DK

Freestanding desk in teak designed and made in the 1960s. Made in Denmark, great original condition.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Danish Modern Teak Desk with Bookcase

$3,875

H 28.5 in W 53 in D 28.75 in

Danish Modern Teak Desk with Bookcase

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Stunning Danish modern teak desk designed in Denmark, circa 1960s. This desk features four dovetail drawers and a generous compartment, providing ample storage for all your essential...

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

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Brass

Antique Correspondence Desk, English, Library, Writing Table, Cotswold School

$5,327Sale Price|20% Off

H 43.12 in W 57.09 in D 23.63 in

Antique Correspondence Desk, English, Library, Writing Table, Cotswold School

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage correspondence desk. An English, solid teak library or writing table in the manner of the Cotswold School, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950.

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Mid-20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Mid Century Secretary Desk / Vanity in Teak

$2,940

H 37 in W 30 in D 16 in

Mid Century Secretary Desk / Vanity in Teak

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: England Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 30″ wide x 16″ deep x 37″ tall Desk: 28.75" wide x 15" deep x 29" tall

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

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Teak

Beautiful Angelo Mangiarotti Teak Desk, 1952

$32,384

H 28.75 in W 57.49 in D 18.12 in

Beautiful Angelo Mangiarotti Teak Desk, 1952

By Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in Berlin, DE

Beautiful, unique desk, and sculptural desk designed by Angelo Mangiarotti. Angelo Mangiarotti (* February 26, 1921 in Milan; † June 30, 2012) was an Italian industrial designer and...

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

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Teak

Mid-Century Teak Desk by Maurice Villency

$2,300

H 30 in W 56 in D 25 in

Mid-Century Teak Desk by Maurice Villency

By Maurice Villency

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century modern Danish style teak desk with finished back. Featuring five drawers with sculpted teak handles, long tapered legs, and rich teak grain throughout. Please confirm loc...

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

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Teak

Vintage Maurice Villency Mid-Century Teak Desk

$2,400

H 30 in W 56 in D 25 in

Vintage Maurice Villency Mid-Century Teak Desk

By Maurice Villency

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Terrific Maurice Villency mid-century teak desk. Large work surface and 5 drawers for ample storage and organization.

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

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Teak

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

Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak, Oak Measurements: 43.5? wide x 20.5? deep x 36.25? tall Condition: In good original condit...

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

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Teak, Oak

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

Beautiful remarkable statement in design and craftsmanship. This large mid-century teak Danish executive size desk, is precisely crafted in exceptional teak grain wood, with a fully ...

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

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Teak

Danish teak desk model Executive Desk by Ib Kofod Larsen , 1960s

$4,946

H 28.75 in W 64.97 in D 33.47 in

Danish teak desk model Executive Desk by Ib Kofod Larsen , 1960s

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Gaggenau, DE

Danish teak desk model Executive Desk by Ib Kofod Larsen , 1960s Design year: 1960s Designer: Ib Kofod Larsen Dimensions: 85 D x 165 W x 73 H cm between the Drawers ( chair place...

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

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Teak

Presidential Executive teak desk by Arne Vodder

$8,832

H 28.55 in W 98.04 in D 41.34 in

Presidential Executive teak desk by Arne Vodder

By Arne Vodder

Located in Brussels, BE

Elevate your workspace with this iconic presidential executive desk designed by Arne Vodder. Crafted from rich teak, this mid-century masterpiece showcases Vodder’s signature clean l...

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

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Teak

Teak Desk by Ilmari Tapiovaara, around 1960

$11,187

H 29.93 in W 53.15 in D 30.71 in

Teak Desk by Ilmari Tapiovaara, around 1960

By Ilmari Tapiovaara, La Permanente Mobili Cantù

Located in Berlin, DE

Ilmari Tapiovaara (1914-1999), a Finnish interior architect and designer, designed this desk around 1960 for ‘La Permanente di Cantú’. Made from solid teak with brass details. The de...

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

Materials

Brass

1960s Atomic Danish Secretary Desk in Teak

$2,940

H 46 in W 35.5 in D 19 in

1960s Atomic Danish Secretary Desk in Teak

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 35.5″ wide x 19″ deep x 46″ tall

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

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Teak

1970s Scandinavian Modern Teak Convertible Console Table Desk

$2,495

H 29 in W 59 in D 15.75 in

1970s Scandinavian Modern Teak Convertible Console Table Desk

Located in Farmington Hills, MI

We are very pleased to offer a versatile Scandinavian-modern convertible console table or desk, circa 1970s. Crafted in warm teak with beautifully linear grain, this ingenious piece ...

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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Mid-Century Danish Teak Sliding Top Desk

$1,040Sale Price|20% Off

H 28.5 in W 45.5 in D 23.88 in

Mid-Century Danish Teak Sliding Top Desk

By Nordisk Andels-Eksport

Located in Baltimore, MD

A desk with incredible form and presence. This attractive original Danish Modern desk by Nordisk Andels-Eksport made in Denmark, features a rectangle frame with sliding top surface a...

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

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Teak

Teak Desk with Tambour Unit

$3,411

H 43.71 in W 43.31 in D 23.63 in

Teak Desk with Tambour Unit

Located in London, GB

This unique free-standing desk is an incredibly interesting piece. It has a combination of contrasting beech and teak woods throughout. The piece utilises the juxtaposing colours to ...

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

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Wood

Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Desk, Teak & Vinyl, India, 1950s

$44,200

H 28.5 in W 53.75 in D 27 in

Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Desk, Teak & Vinyl, India, 1950s

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Pierre Jeanneret desk combines simplicity and craftsmanship in perfect harmony. The teak wood and vinyl surface detailing create a workspace that is both functional and perfectl...

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Vintage 1950s Indian Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Teak

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brown Teak Desk, 1960s

$2,938

H 25.99 in W 52.37 in D 16.93 in

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brown Teak Desk, 1960s

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

This classic desk or dressing table was probably manufacturer by English maker Avalon, which produced Danish design furniture. This piece was created during the 1960s. The desk has a...

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

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Teak

Pierre Jeanneret teak student desk Chandigarh - France, 1960s

$13,305

H 29.14 in W 32.49 in D 22.84 in

Pierre Jeanneret teak student desk Chandigarh - France, 1960s

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in London, GB

This student desk by Pierre Jeanneret – known as model PJ-BU-08-B – features a rectangular top with drop-down sides, complete with compass-style legs. Geneva-born architect Pierre J...

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Vintage 1960s Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Freestanding Boomerang Writing Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Løvig, 1960s

$5,593

H 29.14 in W 59.85 in D 35.44 in

Freestanding Boomerang Writing Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Løvig, 1960s

By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Løvig Design

Located in Ranst, VAN

Beautiful vintage ‘Boomerang’ writing desk in teak designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen.

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

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Danish desk in teak

$3,474

H 28.75 in W 66.93 in D 32.49 in

Scandinavian Danish desk in teak

By Arne Vodder

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Danish desk from the 60s in the taste of Arne Vodder's work. Structure in solid wood and veneer. This Scandinavian desk features two columns of drawers suspended from the front and b...

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

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Wood

Teak desk with three side drawers - c. 1960 - Spain

$2,590

H 29.53 in W 49.22 in D 17.72 in

Teak desk with three side drawers - c. 1960 - Spain

Located in Madrid, España

Teak desk with three side drawers - c. 1960 - Spain Dimensions: 75 x 125 x 45 cm

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Vintage 1960s Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Hans Wegner, Wishbone Desk, Oak, Teak, Denmark, 1950s

$36,000

H 29.5 in W 67.8 in D 33 in

Hans Wegner, Wishbone Desk, Oak, Teak, Denmark, 1950s

By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in High Point, NC

A dark-stained oak and teak "Wishbone" desk designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Johannes Hansen, Denmark, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 29.5” H x 67.8” W x 33” D

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Teak

Desk Made In Teak, Danish Design From 1960s

$1,001

H 29.53 in W 57.09 in D 29.53 in

Desk Made In Teak, Danish Design From 1960s

Located in Lejre, DK

This desk is a splendid example of Danish design from the 1960s and represents the era with its timeless appearance and functionality. Made of teak wood, the desk exudes a warm and ...

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

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Teak

Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard Danish Modern Floating Teak Desk

$2,600

H 30 in W 60.5 in D 29.5 in

Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard Danish Modern Floating Teak Desk

By Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard

Located in San Francisco, CA

Danish Modern Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard teak desk, having a rectangular top, above the four drawer case and rising on tapered legs. Desk top has been beautifully refinished. Origin...

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

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Teak

Desk Made In Teak, Danish Design From 1960s

$2,703

H 29.93 in W 51.19 in D 26.38 in

Desk Made In Teak, Danish Design From 1960s

Located in Lejre, DK

This desk, crafted from teak wood and embodying Danish design principles from the 1960s, is a superb example of mid-century modern furniture. The desk features three drawers on each...

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

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Teak

Danish Modern Teak Desk by Gunnar Tibergaard Nielsen

$1,850

H 28.75 in W 44 in D 24 in

Danish Modern Teak Desk by Gunnar Tibergaard Nielsen

By Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard

Located in Atlanta, GA

Clean Lined Danish Modern Teak Desk, designed by Gunnar Tibergaard Nielsen, Denmark, circa 1960s. It packs a lot of storage space in a small footprint. On the left there is a shelf w...

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

Materials

Wood, Teak

Hugh Acton Teak & Chrome Mid Century Modern Desk

$5,700

H 29 in W 76 in D 32 in

Hugh Acton Teak & Chrome Mid Century Modern Desk

By Hugh Acton

Located in Toledo, OH

This Hugh Acton teak and chrome desk has a chrome trestle base. The teak desk top is 76" long and 32" wide with one thin drawer. The drawer has pencil dividers. The top has been refi...

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

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Chrome

Desk Made In Teak, Danish Design From 1960s

$1,053

H 28.35 in W 47.25 in D 23.23 in

Desk Made In Teak, Danish Design From 1960s

Located in Lejre, DK

This desk is a beautiful example of Danish design from the 1960s, made of teak wood, which gives it a natural and timeless look. The beautiful golden color and unique wood pattern ad...

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

Materials

Teak

Rúna Teak Oiled Oak Desk by Warm Nordic

$2,685 / item

H 29.14 in W 25.6 in D 51.19 in

Rúna Teak Oiled Oak Desk by Warm Nordic

Located in Geneve, CH

Rúna teak oiled oak desk by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D130 x W65 x H74 cm Material: Teak oiled solid oak Weight: 37 kg Also available in different finishes. Timeless desk with ...

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2010s Danish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk

$9,500

H 29 in W 79 in D 37.5 in

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk

Located in Queens, NY

Mid-Century Danish teak desk with rectangular top and two sets of drawers float-mounted under the desktop (2 drawers on left, 3 drawers on right).

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20th Century Danish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Desk Made In Teak, Danish Design From 1960s

$1,053

H 68.9 in W 52.37 in D 25.99 in

Desk Made In Teak, Danish Design From 1960s

Located in Lejre, DK

This desk is an example of Danish design from the 1960s and is made of teak wood, which gives it a natural and timeless look. The beautiful golden color and unique wood grain add cha...

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

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Teak

1950s Kipp Stewart three drawer writing desk For Glenn of CA, USA

$3,500

H 29.5 in W 52 in D 22 in

1950s Kipp Stewart three drawer writing desk For Glenn of CA, USA

By Glenn of California, Kipp Stewart

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1950s Writing Desk by Kipp Stewart for Glenn of CA, USA. The Kipp Stewart Glenn of California writing desk, designed by Kipp Stewart in the 1950s and 1960s, is a standout piece of ...

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

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Brass

Teak Desk by Børge Mogensen, Scandinavian Modern, Denmark, 1950s

$12,188

H 27.96 in W 66.54 in D 30.71 in

Teak Desk by Børge Mogensen, Scandinavian Modern, Denmark, 1950s

By Børge Mogensen, P. Lauritsen & Son 1

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Beautiful teak desk by Børge Mogensen. Two sets of drawers with inset brass pulls and extendable leaves just underneath the tabletop. The top right drawer has an insert with compartm...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Danish Extending Drop-Leaf Teak Desk

$2,350

H 29 in W 48 in D 25 in

Mid-Century Modern Danish Extending Drop-Leaf Teak Desk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Discover the perfect blend of form and function with this 1960s Danish extending drop-leaf teak desk, a versatile piece that embodies the ingenuity of mid-century Scandinavian design...

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

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Wood, Teak

Classic Scandinavian Kidney Shape Desk in Teak attrib Kai Kristiansen

$2,990

H 29 in W 49.9 in D 25 in

Classic Scandinavian Kidney Shape Desk in Teak attrib Kai Kristiansen

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Buffalo, NY

Vintage Danish teak kidney desk, 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern freestanding organically shaped writing desk.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Vintage Teak Desk by Gunnar Nielsen for Tibergaard

$2,388

H 28.75 in W 43.31 in D 22.05 in

Danish Vintage Teak Desk by Gunnar Nielsen for Tibergaard

By Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard

Located in London, GB

A stylish and very well made Danish Vintage Teak Desk by Gunnar Nielsen for Tibergaard. This was made in Denmark, it dates from the 1960’s. It is of superb quality, it has a wonderf...

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

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Teak

Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Fine Hammered Brass

$8,800 / item

H 30 in W 18.5 in D 60 in

Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Fine Hammered Brass

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Fine Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard Size- 60"x 18.5"x 30"H Materials - Brass, Metal sheet, Teak, Wood, Metal ...

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2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage MCM Peter Lovig Nielsen for Hedensted Mobelfabrik Flip Top Writing Desk

$6,250

H 33.75 in W 28.75 in D 64 in

Vintage MCM Peter Lovig Nielsen for Hedensted Mobelfabrik Flip Top Writing Desk

By Lovig Dansk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This iconic "flip-top" partner's desk, designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Hedensted Møbelfabrik, is a masterpiece of Danish Modern engineering. Crafted from high-quality teak with a...

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

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Tile Inlay Teak Desk or Dining Table

$2,800

H 29 in W 47.5 in D 24.25 in

Danish Modern Tile Inlay Teak Desk or Dining Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a beautiful tile inlay teak desk or dining table. In great vintage condition. This is a trestle style table with center support. The tiles are in great condition with no crac...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak, Ceramic

Teak Desk Model 202 by Børge Mogensen, Denmark, 1953

$7,301

H 27.76 in W 64.97 in D 31.5 in

Teak Desk Model 202 by Børge Mogensen, Denmark, 1953

By Søborg Møbler 1, Børge Mogensen

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Mid Century - Vintage - Furniture Designer: Borge Mogensen Manufacturer: Søborg Furniture Factory Model: Desk 202 Dimensions: 165x80cm H:70,5cm Year: 1953 Freestanding teak desk, mo...

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

Materials

Metal

Cees Braakman Teak Double Pedestal Desk for Pastoe, 1960s

$2,450

H 29 in W 65 in D 27.625 in

Cees Braakman Teak Double Pedestal Desk for Pastoe, 1960s

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Produced by Pastoe in the 1960s, this Cees Braakman desk features a floating teak top that extends beyond the drawer pedestals on both sides, creating a clean horizontal profile. Two...

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

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Large 1960s Teak Executive Desk with Inset Leather Top

$4,871

H 28.35 in W 70.87 in D 33.47 in

Large 1960s Teak Executive Desk with Inset Leather Top

Located in München, Bavaria

Dimensions: 180 × 85 × 72 cm (70.9" × 33.5" × 28.3") Width × Depth × Height Clearance between storage units: approx. 80 cm (31.5") Large teak executive desk from the 1960s, most lik...

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

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Teak, Leather

Severin Hansen Model 36 Teak Desk for Haslev, Denmark

$6,823

H 28.75 in W 56.3 in D 29.53 in

Severin Hansen Model 36 Teak Desk for Haslev, Denmark

By Severin Hansen

Located in Watford, GB

A four drawer Severin Hansen Model 36 teak desk for Haslev, Danish, 1960s. Each drawer slides smoothly and can be locked with a brass toned key. The piece is instant recognisable as ...

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

Materials

Teak

Exquisite Free-standing Danish Mid-Century Writing Desk by Arne Vodder, Denmark

$5,122

H 28.75 in W 60.24 in D 31.5 in

Exquisite Free-standing Danish Mid-Century Writing Desk by Arne Vodder, Denmark

By Sibast, Arne Vodder

Located in Voorburg, NL

Exquisite Danish Free-Standing Desk in teak. Designed by Arne Vodder and produced by Sibast Denmark in 1960s. The Desk is made of teak wood and features two sets of three drawers on ...

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

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Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Student Desk, Teak Wood, Compass Legs, India, 1955

$32,500

H 29 in W 37 in D 24 in

Pierre Jeanneret Student Desk, Teak Wood, Compass Legs, India, 1955

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Pierre Jeanneret Student Desk pairs utilitarian function with the quiet elegance of Chandigarh modernism. Crafted in teak with signature compass legs and a richly aged patina, th...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak

Danish Modern Teak Desk Model #64 by Arne Wahl Iversen

$6,200

H 33 in W 39.25 in D 27.25 in

Danish Modern Teak Desk Model #64 by Arne Wahl Iversen

By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen

Located in North Hollywood, CA

A beautifully designed mid-century modern teak desk by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabrik, Denmark, known as Model #64.

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

Materials

Teak

Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Rectangular Console in Smooth Brass

$6,171 / item

H 30 in W 16 in D 72 in

Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Rectangular Console in Smooth Brass

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

We encourage our customers to please request a sample or a full sample set of 12 finishes so that they can experience the finish first hand. Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Recta...

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2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Art Deco Desks and Writing Console Tables in Copper Fine Hammered

$6,171 / item

H 30 in W 16 in D 72 in

Art Deco Desks and Writing Console Tables in Copper Fine Hammered

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

We encourage our customers to please request a sample or a full sample set of 12 finishes so that they can experience the finish first hand. Art Deco Desks and Writing Console Tabl...

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2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Rectangular Console in Smooth Copper

$6,171 / item

H 30 in W 16 in D 72 in

Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Rectangular Console in Smooth Copper

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

We encourage our customers to please request a sample or a full sample set of 12 finishes so that they can experience the finish first hand. Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Recta...

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2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Rare Hans J. Wegner PP-312 Teak Desk 1960s.

$10,480

H 28.75 in W 74.81 in D 37.41 in

Rare Hans J. Wegner PP-312 Teak Desk 1960s.

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Handewitt, DE

Rarely offered Hans J. Wegner desk in sold teak. Model PP-312. This is probably an earlier version of the current PP-312. Like its predecessor, the PP-305, this model still has thre...

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

Materials

Teak

Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Mid. Hammered Brass

$8,800 / item

H 30 in W 18.5 in D 60 in

Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Mid. Hammered Brass

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Mid. Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard Size- 60"x 18.5"x 30"H Materials - Brass, Metal sheet, Teak, Wood, Metal T...

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2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Smooth White Bronze

$8,800 / item

H 30 in W 18.5 in D 60 in

Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Smooth White Bronze

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Smooth White Bronze by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard Size- 60"x 18.5"x 30"H Materials - White Bronze, Metal sheet, Teak, Wood,...

Category

2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Mid. Hammered Copper

$8,800 / item

H 30 in W 18.5 in D 60 in

Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Mid. Hammered Copper

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Mid. Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard Size- 60"x 18.5"x 30"H Materials - Copper, Metal sheet, Teak, Wood, Metal...

Category

2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Teak and Leather Desk by Finn Hansen, c. 1980

$10,500

H 30 in W 72 in D 35 in

Teak and Leather Desk by Finn Hansen, c. 1980

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An executive sized teak desk by Danish designer Finn Hansen. This piece features a high quality chocolate leather top and pull out trays for maximum tabletop surfaces. Both cabinets ...

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Teak

Desk Made In Teak By Omann Junior From 1960s

$1,996

H 28.15 in W 61.42 in D 31.11 in

Desk Made In Teak By Omann Junior From 1960s

By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik

Located in Lejre, DK

The desk in teak, designed by Omann Junior in the 1960s, is a prominent example of Danish furniture design from that time. With its characteristic teak wood design, the desk radiate...

Category

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

Materials

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.

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