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Hardwood and Reclaimed Timber Desk Befit with Five Drawers & Gilded Handles
Located in High Wycombe, GB
An Impressive Hardwood & Reclaimed Timber Desk Befit With Five Drawers & Gilded Handles. The
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20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Cast Brass, Glass and Walnut Timber Big Crocco Desk by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Big Crocco desk belongs to the Big Crocco collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured
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2010s South African Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Georgian Desk Mahogany Writing Table Circa 1800
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Georgian Mahogany Writing Table. This Writing Table is Raised upon Tapered Legs with Boxwood Line
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Antique Early 1800s Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Very Large Burr Yew Wood Contempory Designer Office Desk Lovely Timber Patina
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this very large vintage burr yew wood library desk writing table This
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Yew

Bavero Breccia Imperiale Marble-Effect & Oak Writing Desk
By Morica Design
Located in Milan, IT
Brimming with exclusivity, this writing/vanity desk is an exercise in superb finishes also borrowed
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood, Oak

Antique Victorian Writing Table Desk by Edwards & Roberts 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an elegant antique Victorian Gonçalo Alves writing table by Edwards & Roberts, Circa 1850
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Antique 1850s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Edwardian Kidney Writing Table Desk Secret Drawers 19th C
By Maple & Co.
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous quality antique Edwardian kidney shaped mahogany writing table by Maple & Co
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Antique 1890s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

George III Red Japanned Writing Desk/Side Table with Chinoiserie Scenes
Located in Hastings, GB
An outstanding bow fronted George III writing desk/side table, red jappaned with applied
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Antique 1780s English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Restored Gothic Revival Desk Side Bookcases Drawer Writing Slope Pugin Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London, Pugin
Located in GB
partner desk with top drawer writing slope and side bookcases made by either Gillows of Lancaster or Pugin
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Antique 1840s English Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique Inlaid Satinwood Writing Table Desk by Edwards & Roberts, 19th Century
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in London, GB
This is a sublime satinwood and marquetry desk by Edwards & Roberts, Circa 1880 in date. This
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Antique 1880s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Fine Victorian Jas Shoolbred Green Marble Topped Watchmakers Desk Writing Table
By Jas Schoolbred
Located in GB
Jas Shoolbred Watchmakers table / desk with green marble top A good looking and well-made piece
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Antique 1880s European High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Stunning Victorian 1880 Marble Topped Satinwood Console or Writing Table Desk
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely lovely light satinwood writing console table
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

EXQUISITE SMALL WILLIAM IV CIRCA 1830 HARDWOOD WRiTING TABLE DESK CARVED LEGS
Located in GB
and honest use, the timber has a few pieces around the edges, this is well used and worn desk being
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Antique 1830s English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Aesthetic Period Bur Maple Edward & Roberts Writing Table Desk, 19th C
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in London, GB
This is an elegant antique aesthetic period burr maple and ebonized writing table, stamped 'Edwards
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Antique 1870s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Maple

1790 Gillows Cuban Hardwood Library Secretaire Desk Writing Table I Bramah Lock
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare circa 1790 George III Library writing desk
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Rare Victorian Holland and Sons Double Sided Hardwood Partner Desk Writing Table
By Holland & Sons
Located in GB
and complements the mahogany timber well The desk will have normal patina marks based on honest age
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1840 POLLARD OAK BROWN LEATHER TOP WRiTING LIBRARY TABLE DESK
By Holland & Sons
Located in GB
original Circa 1840 Pollard Oak Library writing table or desk with Chestnut Brown leather writing surface
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Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of Vintage Ebonized Beech Writing Desks in the Style of Gio Ponti, Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
drawers each. These desks both have the same timber but with two slightly different shades. They may show
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Formica, Beech

Regency Rosewood Writing Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine Regency period rosewood library or writing table, the lobed top with satinwood banding and
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Antique 1820s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Regency Rosewood Writing Table
Regency Rosewood Writing Table
H 28 in W 60 in D 35.5 in
Rosewood 19th Century Writing Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
well as its original purpose as a writing table or desk of course. As with all items which we
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Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Rosewood 19th Century Writing Table
Rosewood 19th Century Writing Table
H 29.25 in W 60 in D 28 in
Two-Drawers Table Ebony Veneer Frame Solid Timber Wood Caps at Feet Vetrite
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant r...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Ebony, Wood

Broadleaf Desk
Located in London, GB
Inspired by organic forms, the Broadleaf desk is handcrafted from solid British wood. The desk
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2010s British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ash, Elm, Oak, Walnut, Wood

Broadleaf Desk
Broadleaf Desk
H 29.53 in W 46.86 in D 78.75 in
Mahogany Kidney Shaped 19th Century Writing Table
By Maple & Co.
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
table should one wish. Of course it would also make a fabulous little writing desk for somebody who is
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Kingwood and Boxwood Ladies Writing Table
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine Victorian kingwood and box wood strung mounted ladies writing table in the French taste, the
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Antique 1880s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Kingwood, Boxwood

Ayrton Desk
Located in London, GB
The Ayrton Desk has an abundance of character and effortless style. Boasting elegant lines, the
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2010s British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Beech, Elm

Ayrton Desk
Ayrton Desk
H 34.26 in W 17.33 in D 47.84 in
Very Fine 19th Century English Regency Writing Table
Located in Charleston, SC
Very fine English Regency bronze mounted mahogany writing table. Single board top made of beautiful
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Handcrafted English Desk
Located in London, GB
A totally unique handcrafted modernist desk designed and made in England by our craftspeople using
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Handcrafted English Desk
Handcrafted English Desk
H 28.35 in W 47.25 in D 27.56 in
A George IV Century Holland and Sons Writing Table
By Holland & Sons
Located in London, GB
A very fine mahogany writing table on four masculine legs, terminating in cope castors with two
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Antique 1820s English George IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

1900s French Wooden Desk
Located in High Point, NC
Step back into the quaint charm of the 1900s with this authentic French wooden desk. With its warm
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20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

1900s French Wooden Desk
1900s French Wooden Desk
H 43.7 in W 36.7 in D 25 in
Handcrafted English Oak Desk
Located in London, GB
A new freestanding modern English oak desk design. Designed and handmade in England using skilled
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Handcrafted English Oak Desk
Handcrafted English Oak Desk
H 31.5 in W 59.06 in D 14.97 in
Hardwood Carlton House Desk
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An unusual desk made from oriental timber to an English design. The shaped top has the typical
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Antique 1840s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Hardwood Carlton House Desk
Hardwood Carlton House Desk
H 35 in W 27 in D 44 in
Maple & Co Mahogany Pedestal Desk
By Maple & Co.
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5202 Edwardian mahogany and inlaid desk by Maple and Co, having black tooled leather writing
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Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Maple & Co Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Maple & Co Mahogany Pedestal Desk
H 31.1 in W 48.03 in D 27.56 in
Maya Desk by Dare Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
waxed oil timber finish, black leather Also available in solid American black walnut The Maya Desk
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2010s British Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Maya Desk by Dare Studio
Maya Desk by Dare Studio
H 29.34 in W 51.19 in D 28.15 in
Crooked Desk by Nazara Lazaro
By Nazara Lazaro
Located in Geneve, CH
Crooked desk by Nazara Lazaro Dimensions: H 75 cm x W 170 cm x D 96 cm Materials: Massive oak
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2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Crooked Desk by Nazara Lazaro
Crooked Desk by Nazara Lazaro
H 29.53 in W 66.93 in D 37.8 in
Handcrafted English Oak Desk Console
Located in London, GB
Our larger handcrafted Modernist wall mounted oak desk/vanity or console table designed and
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Leather

Handcrafted English Oak Desk Console
Handcrafted English Oak Desk Console
H 31.11 in W 52.76 in D 13.98 in
Antique Irish Coromandel Satinwood Writing Slope Box by Austins Dublin Ireland
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Writing Slope of good size proportions, made in Dublin, Ireland by George Austin. Third quarter of the
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Antique 19th Century Irish Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Gorgeous Edwardian Inlaid Side or Writing Table by Hampton and Sons
Located in Dublin, IE
A gorgeous Edwardian inlaid side or writing table, finely carved and of fabulous quality with
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Handcrafted Modernist Desk Table English Oak
Located in London, GB
A sleek handmade English modernist desk or writing table. Constructed with a traditional 3 wide
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Handcrafted Modernist Desk Table English Oak
Handcrafted Modernist Desk Table English Oak
H 28.35 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
Important Regency Mahogany Partners Writing Table in the Manner of George Smith
By Charles Norman, George Smith
Located in Benington, Herts
a signature of Gillows, the timbers used on this writing table are of such quality, which Gillows
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Antique 1810s British Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Giltwood

Late 19th Century Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Fine Quality Late 19th Century Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk, or Dressing Table, Having Attractive
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Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Late 19th Century Kidney Shaped Desk
Late 19th Century Kidney Shaped Desk
H 28.5 in W 50 in D 25 in
Robert Gillows II 1790 Writing Library Hardwood Chest of Drawers Leather Slope
By Waring & Gillow, Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare circa 1790 Georgian writing Library chest of
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Antique 1790s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

1960s French Bleached Brutalist Table or Desk
Located in London, GB
A brutalist desk or small dining table constructed from mixed bleached timbers. The carved single
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Elm, Wenge

1960s French Bleached Brutalist Table or Desk
1960s French Bleached Brutalist Table or Desk
H 28.55 in W 47.45 in D 31.7 in
Exhibition Quality Mahogany Cylinder Desk, Maple & Co
By Maple & Co.
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
inkwells, pen tray and leather writing section, the base having long frieze drawer flanked by two small
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Antique Late 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

William IV Library Table Desk 19th Century
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Timbers. The Table Having 2 Working Mahogany Lined Drawers (note the fine dovetails) The Table is Raised
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Antique Early 19th Century William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Kidney Shaped Desk in Walnut by Jonathan Field
By Jonathan Field
Located in London, GB
The kidney-shaped desk in solid walnut was designed and made for a client's bay window home study
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2010s English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Kidney Shaped Desk in Walnut by Jonathan Field
Kidney Shaped Desk in Walnut by Jonathan Field
H 29.93 in W 57.49 in D 31.5 in
Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Architects Desk by Edwards & Roberts
Located in London, GB
wood crossbanded Architects desk by the renowned Victorian retailer and cabinet makers Edwards
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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique circa 1850 Patrick Beakey Dublin Oxblood Leather Demilune Gallery Desk
Located in GB
Partick Beakey of Dublin Ireland Demi Lune Library writing table or desk with oxblood leather writing top
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Antique 1850s Irish High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Cherry Desk with Tan Leather Top
Located in Dallas, TX
wild cherry timber, the large writing table sits on four cabriole legs decorated with acanthus leaves
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Cherry

18th Century French Louis XV Carved Serpentine Cherry Desk with Parquetry Top
Located in Dallas, TX
wild cherry timber, the large writing table stands on nicely carved cabriole legs decorated with
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

20th Two sides French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Desk with Three Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
This elegant fruitwood desk was created in France, circa 1920. Made of blond walnut timber, the
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Fabulous English Bench Made Reprod. Burr Elm Leather Top Pedestal Partner's Desk
Located in Charleston, SC
, traditional designs in desks, writing tables, corner cupboards, breakfronts, etc. In particular, this amazing
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2010s English Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Elm, Burl

Lovely Victorian circa 1880 English Panelled Hardwood Twin Pedestal Partner Desk
Located in GB
period lightly restored condition throughout. The desk has a lovely timber patina which is quite dark
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

A Superior English Regency Period Davenport Desk in Figured Mahogany, Circa 1830
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Davenport Desk, being of very fine timber, exacting proportions and exhibiting exceptional graining, colour
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Antique 1830s English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

VR Stamped Victoria Regina Hardwood Twin Pedestal Partner Desk Victorian, 1860
Located in GB
desk in period lightly restored condition throughout. The desk has a lovely timber patina which is
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Original Thomas Chippendale George III Hardwood Architect's Work Desk Table
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
Architects writing table or desk A very fine, highly collectable and rare piece of English Georgian
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Antique 1780s English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Desk in Solid Hardwood, by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This side desk is a mid-20th century Brazilian furniture piece designed by Sergio Rodrigues, made
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Contemporary sculptural 'knotted' desk hand carved in natural or ebonized ash
By Tom Vaughan
Located in London, GB
The 'Nodum Desk' by British designer-maker, Tom Vaughan, is part of a series of work tracing three
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2010s British Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ash

Luxury Mid-Century Modern Style Desk made from Sustainable River Rescued Wood
By Tréology
Located in Papanui, Christchurch
The subtle expression of natural beauty and craftsmanship, the Umber desk was created by taking a
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2010s New Zealand Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Very Rare Gillow Breakfront Library Desk Brass Gallery Burr Amboyna Wood
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
desk with brass gallery in Burr Amboyna timber, circa 1852-1857 An exceptionally rare example of a
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Antique 1850s English High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl

Rare Small Desk for Bloch, by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This writing table by Joaquim Tenreiro is a paragon of Brazilian mid-century modernism
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

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Timber Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the timber writing desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and animal skin, every timber writing desk was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a timber writing desk, we have 83 options in-stock, while there are 14 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer timber writing desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right timber writing desk, those designed in Victorian, Georgian and modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one timber writing desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Davidson, Gillows of Lancaster & London and Maple & Co. produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Timber Writing Desk?

A timber writing desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $6,297, while the lowest priced sells for $950 and the highest can go for as much as $283,382.

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Questions About Timber 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 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 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 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.