English Regency Style Writing Table by Theodore Alexander
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Elegant Theodore Alexander leather and walnut diminutive writing desk. The central drawer with two
Leather, Walnut
$3,752
H 30.32 in W 56.3 in D 36.23 in
Theodore Alexander Stuning Modern George III Style Twin Pedestal Desk
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this fine Mahogany twin pedestal desk , manufactured by Theodore
Brass
$6,368
H 30.32 in W 60.24 in D 31.89 in
RARE THEODORE ALEXANDER ART DECO STYLE OFFICE DOUBLE SiDED DRAWERS DESK
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Truly Rare Theodore Alexander Art Deco Style Office Desk
Chrome
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 45.75 in D 24 in
Stately Theodore Alexander Mahogany Desk with Cast Brass Accents and Two Drawers
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Hopewell, NJ
The gorgeous “Morley Desk” by top furniture maker Theodore Alexander, having 2 drawers, lovely
Brass
Antiqued 17th Century Style Writing Table
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
An antiqued wood writing desk, with two frieze drawers, on barley twist turned legs joined by
Wood
$4,716Sale Price|20% Off
H 29 in W 79 in D 25 in
Theodore Alexander Extendable Mahogany and Tooled Leather Top Writing Desk
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Germantown, MD
An Exquisite Theodore Alexander Extendable Mahogany and Tooled Leather Top Writing Desk. Banded and
Brass
Theodore Alexander Barley Twist Desk
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Theodore Alexander seventeenth century style writing desk, handmade for their Castle Bromwich
Wood
$5,272 / set
H 33.08 in W 42.33 in D 22.05 in
THEODORE ALEXANDER SECRETAIRE DESK & GOTHIC REVIVAL WiNDSOR BROWN LEATHER CHAIR
By Theodore Alexander
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, vintage Theodore Alexander folding writing table desk with hidden storage and brown leather top and super
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage Regency Theodore Alexander Eglomise Writing Desk
By Theodore Alexander
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning vintage Regency Writing desk. Made by the iconic Theodore Alexander. A chic Eglomise
Silver
Elegant Theodore Alexander Roll Top Writing Desk
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Hopewell, NJ
fold over desk surface. The writing surface is yummy cognac leather. Elegant fluted legs and handsome
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 31 in W 68 in D 34 in
Luxurious Theodore Alexander Castle Bromwich Mahogany & Leather Writing Desk
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An antiqued mahogany writing table, desk or bureau plat having serpentine parquetry planked top
Leather, Mahogany
Theodore Alexander Signed Althorp Parquetry Work Box Writing Desk Table
By Theodore Alexander
Located in West Hartford, CT
Theodore Alexander Althorp parquetry work box writing desk table featuring hinged top decorated
Mahogany, Walnut
Sold
H 30.71 in W 28.94 in D 16.93 in
Theodore Alexander Campaign Laptop Desk with Sliding Leather Writing Surface
By Theodore Alexander
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely little Theodore Alexander campaign desk with sliding
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 30.91 in W 28.94 in D 16.93 in
VINTAGE THEODORE ALEXANDER MiLITARY CAMPAIGN STYLE WRITING DESK BROWN LEATHER
By Theodore Alexander
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Campaign style home office desk / workstation made by Theodore Alexander and finished with their famous
Leather, Hardwood
Tsar Desk Replica by Theodore Alexander
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Dallas, TX
Collection by Theodore Alexander of NY. Firstly, in this industry there are 4 categories:- (1) Original
Ormolu
Theodore Alexander Desk in the Louis XVI Style
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Stamford, CT
Theodore Alexander desk in the Louis XVI style having a bronze framed flame mahogany top.
Sold
H 33.27 in W 41.93 in D 22.05 in
Stunning Theodore Alexander Campaign Folding Desk Workstation Brown Leather Top
By Theodore Alexander
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Theodore Alexander military campaign style fold
Leather, Wood
Theodore Alexander Louis XVI Style Desk with Brass Accents Leather Top
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a great Louis XVI style desk made by Theodore Alexander. Made of the highest quality this
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 30.25 in W 60 in D 32 in
Theodore Alexander Louis XVI Style Mirrored Églomisé Leather Top Desk Distressed
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
exquisite Louis XVI style desk by Theodore Alexander, a striking example of sophisticated craftsmanship that
Leather, Mirror, Wood
Sold
H 31 in W 40 in D 17 in
Exquisite Woven Leather and Stainless Steel Campaign Desk by Theodore Alexander
By Theodore Alexander
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exquisite woven leather and stainless steel campaign desk by Theodore Alexander. Of rectangular
Stainless Steel
Mirrored Writing Desk by Theodore Alexander
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful writing desk in the style of French Louis XVI, gold painted frame veneered with eglomise
Wood, Glass
Exquisite Campaign Style Mahogany and Leather Folding Writing Desk
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely compact writing desk when closed is 29 W, 17 D and 31 H. Measures: 26.75 to bottom of the
Leather, Mahogany
Campaign Desk by Theodore Alexander
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unique folding Campaign desk with leather top.
Handsome Burlwood Slant Front Desk
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning compact designer burlwood slant front desk by Theodore Alexander having handsome bamboo
Leather, Burl
Beautiful Diminutive Burlwood Inlaid Slant Front Desk
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A small beautifully crafted burlwood slant front desk having gorgeous ebony & satinwood inlay
Burl
Sold
H 32.88 in W 42.13 in L 32.88 in
Lovely Theodore Alexander Campaign Fold Out Desk Writing Table Leather
By Theodore Alexander
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning Theodore Alexander the Residency fold
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 35.04 in W 23.23 in D 15.16 in
Theodore Alexander French Louis XV Writing Desk Bureau Houses Laptop
By Theodore Alexander
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Alexander leather inlaid writing desk bureau This is part of a suite, we have six items all matching
Leather, Hardwood
Sold
H 34 in W 27.5 in D 17 in
Theodore Alexander Officers and Gentlemen Campaign Desk Burl Wood English Style
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Theodore Alexander officers and gentlemen Campaign desk burl wood English style. Item features flip
Burl
Sold
H 31 in W 46 in D 27 in
Vintage Theodore Alexander Louis XVI Style Writing Desk from Althorp Collection
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westfield, MA
This Vintage Theodore Alexander Louis XVI Style Writing Desk from the Althorp Collection
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 35.04 in W 41.93 in D 27.56 in
Lovely Theodore Alexander Campaign Fold Out Desk Writing Table and Chair
By Theodore Alexander
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning Theodore Alexander The Residency fold
Rattan, Hardwood
Sold
H 79 in W 29 in D 17.5 in
Theodore Alexander Chippendale Style Burl Wood Arch Top Writing Secretary Desk
Located in Toledo, OH
Theodore Alexander Chippendale style ladies burl wood secretary writing desk. Historical
Burl
Sold
H 34.45 in W 17.92 in D 14.57 in
Theodore Alexander Brown Leather Folding Bureau Desk Writing Table
By Theodore Alexander
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely small Theodore Alexander folding writing desk bureau
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 30.25 in W 50 in D 20.25 in
Theodore Alexander French Regency Louis XVI Painted Walnut Writing Desk
By Theodore Alexander
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Regency Louis XVI style bureau plat desk or writing desk By Theodore
Brass
Sold
H 43 in W 65 in D 20.75 in
Theodore Alexander English Regency Leather Top Writing Desk with Brass Gallery
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fine Theodore Alexander English Regency style 5-drawer distressed leather top writing
Brass
Sold
H 29.5 in W 55.5 in D 35.5 in
Theodore Alexander Man of Letters Flame Mahogany Leather Partners Writing Desk
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Theodore Alexander ""A Man of Letters"" English Georgian writing table. Made of mahogany
Leather, Mahogany
Art Deco Style Kingwood Theodore Alexander Partners Desk
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a show stopper! This is an Art Deco style kingwood partners desk by Theodore Alexander
Nickel
Sold
H 23 in Dm 24 in
French Provincial Cherry Wood Fall Front Small Secretary Desk Theodore Alexander
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Provincial style cherry wood fall front small secretary desk attributed to Theodore
Brass, Steel
Chinoiserie Desk by Theodore Alexander
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Charming Chinoiserie Burlwood desk with lovely fretwork and brass faux bamboo pulls.
Louis XVI Style Mahogany Tambour Writing Table
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Elegant French Louis XVI style mahogany tambour writing table or desk also known as a Bureau De
Brass
Sold
H 31 in W 60 in D 30 in
Theodore Alexander Jodhpur Campaign Writing Desk, Mahogany & Brass Fittings
Located in Stamford, CT
A Theodore Alexander Jodhpur Campaign writing desk with brass fittings on removable sawhorse legs
Brass
Theodore Alexander Mahogany Double X Writing Desk
By Theodore Alexander
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stunning writing or executive desk from the Keno Bros. Collection for Theodore Alexander. The
Wood
Leather Top Writing Desk / Vanity
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Dallas, TX
desk was designed by the Keno Brothers and made by Theodore Alexander. The attention to detail really
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
French Art Deco Desk in Mahogany and Satinwood
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
French Art Deco Desk An exceptional quality French art deco desk produced in the 1920s from Mahogany and satinwood, the desk has a thick Hyde leather inset top, two lockable drawer...
Mahogany, Satinwood
Organic Modern Table Lamp Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Small Table Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Named ""Elephant's Foot"" for its bold, bulbous base, the Pata de Elefante Small is one of Isabel Moncada's m...
Fiberglass, Linen, Fabric, Wood
$18,795 / item
H 29.5 in W 78.5 in D 39.5 in
Luxury Italian Giorgio Ebony Macassar and Sycamore Desk in High Gloss Finish
By Giorgio Collection
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the epitome of luxury with this exquisite desk. Its ebony Macassar top, adorned with a Zebra veneer filet in high gloss polyester, exudes opulence. Velvet-lined drawers of...
Macassar, Ebony
$8,642 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
$10,805 / set
H 79.53 in W 72.25 in D 25.01 in
English Art Deco Burr Walnut Bedroom Suite Attributed to H & L Epstein
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Glasgow, GB
An English Art Deco four-piece burr walnut and rosewood crossbanded bedroom suite attributed to H & L Epstein and dating to circa 1925. Typically stylish and of superb quality it com...
Chrome
$3,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 22.5 in W 23.5 in D 23.5 in
Unusual Pair Theodore Alexander Bamboo Rattan Side/End Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Outstanding pair of Theodore Alexander Bamboo end/side tables. The tops have a thick resin epoxy coating over unusual decorative sliced pieces of bamboo. We love the way the differen...
Bamboo, Epoxy Resin
Antique Burnt Bamboo Etagere with Four Shelves, England, Circa 1880
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique burnt bamboo four shelf etagere. Scrolled detail on top shelf and four large ball finials at top.
Bamboo
Fabulous Pair of Bedside or Side Tables in the Art Deco Style
Located in Dublin, IE
A fabulous contemporary pair of walnut bedside or side tables in the Art Deco style, of gorgeous quality with a clean curvilinear design and superb patination to the wood. The moulde...
Metal
Original Italian Art Deco Desk in Walnut and Briar Root, 1930s
Located in Milan, IT
Amazing Italian Art Deco desk in walnut and briar root original, 1930. In very excellent condition.
Walnut
Umran Sink
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Introducing the Umran Sink—a signature piece from our inaugural stone collection, meticulously crafted in Afyon, Türkiye, a region renowned for its ancient stonework. Named in honor ...
Travertine, Marble
Brass Scape Wall Light by Stem Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Scape Wall Light by Stem Design Dimensions: D 9 x W 16 x H 12 cm. Materials: Cast brass. Finish: Tumbled and burnished. Weight: 3 kg. Finished and assembled by hand in India....
Brass
$6,500Sale Price|63% Off
H 31 in W 60 in D 60 in
Art Deco Macassar Ebony Round Dining Center Table, Beautifully Veneered Wood
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco Macassar Ebony Round Dining Center Table, Beautifully Veneered Wood Offered for sale is a wonderful round matched-grain macassar ebony center table or dining table. The ta...
Macassar, Wood
Theodore Alexander English Style Demilune Commode Chest of Drawers
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 36 in W: 54 in D: 24 in Elevate your interior with the timeless elegance of this Theodore Alexander English Style Commode or Chest of Drawers—a luxurious blend of c...
Brass
Renowned as one of the world’s finest luxury furniture brands, Theodore Alexander designs and produces handcrafted, high-quality pieces that are not only functional but beautiful and original.
Theodore Alexander was founded in 1996 by famed British curator, designer and entrepreneur Paul Maitland-Smith. From an early age, Maitland-Smith was a keen collector of antiques, leading to his work as a London-based antique dealer in the 1950s.
During the 1970s, Maitland-Smith lived in Southeast Asia, where he began his production of Chippendale-style chairs. He later focused on manufacturing reproduction furniture and decorative objects using materials such as porcelain, bronze, brass, leather, lacquer and shagreen. To produce his intricate designs, Maitland-Smith taught local craftspeople a range of techniques, including gilding, marquetry, inlay, reverse-painted glass and lost wax brass casting. In 2019, Maitland-Smith was inducted into the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame.
Theodore Alexander has an extensive collection of designs reflecting styles spanning from Regency to mid-century modern. Among its most popular pieces are dining room tables, consoles, side tables, end tables, coffee tables and armchairs, each produced with exquisite finishes and details. Theodore Alexander’s Living History collection includes pieces like hardwood cabinets, chests of drawers and a rare authorized copy of a Thomas Chippendale library bookcase from Princess Diana’s childhood home, the Althorp Estate.
Theodore Alexander’s furniture remains highly sought after by interior designers and luxury furniture collectors worldwide. Its pieces have been featured in leading publications, including Architectural Digest and Florida Design magazine.
On 1stDibs, discover vintage and contemporary Theodore Alexander tables, case pieces, storage cabinets, seating and more.
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.