Find many varieties of an authentic thonet writing desk available at 1stDibs. Each thonet writing desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
wood,
metal and
oak. If you’re shopping for a thonet writing desk, we have 42 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer thonet writing desk, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A thonet writing desk made by
Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with
Art Deco — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made thonet writing desk over the years, but those crafted by
Thonet,
Pierre Paulin and
Marcel Breuer are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
A thonet writing desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,798, while the lowest priced sells for $1,250 and the highest can go for as much as $50,055.
Vintage desks and writing tables span centuries of design. The writing table came first, a simple surface built for correspondence, while the drawered desk followed as record-keeping at home and in the office grew more demanding.
Styles to Know
Any desk at least 20 years old falls under this broader vintage category. If you want a tapered-leg, mid-century look specifically, browse mid-century modern desks; Louis XVI and Art Deco secretary desks bridge the writing-table and desk forms. A vintage table lamp adds task lighting to either.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Piece
Writing tables often carry little to no storage of their own, so a separate file cabinet or desk organizer may be worth planning for, alongside a close look at the surface dimensions against the space available. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and every purchase is covered by the 1stDibs Promise.