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Traditional English Leather Top Black Lacquered Writing Desk
Located in North York, ON
Traditional English leather top black lacquered writing desk. Newly made in the USA with iconic
Category
2010s American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
1940's Traditional style 9 Drawer Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1940's Traditional style 9 Drawer Mahogany Writing Desk. Finished all the way around and can be
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
20th Century Vintage Traditional French Writing Desk in Wood
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage traditional French writing desk.
By unknown manufacturer from France, circa 20th century
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
No Reserve
H 30.52 in W 57.09 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Traditional Spanish Writing Desk in Oak Wood, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage traditional Spanish American writing desk.
By unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa
Category
Vintage 1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
No Reserve
H 30.32 in W 51.58 in D 27.56 in
Mid 20th Century Vintage Traditional Royal Furniture Drop Top Writing Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
Experience the timeless sophistication of our Vintage Traditional Royal Furniture Drop Top Writing
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 40.5 in W 47.5 in D 19.25 in
Vintage Tooled Leather Traditional Carved Campaign Style Office Writing Desk 62"
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century campaign style desk. Features a rectangular form with brown tooled leather top
Category
Late 20th Century British Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 30 in W 62 in D 32 in
General Study Desk Writing Table in Gray and Beige by Matteo Cibic
By Scarlet Splendour, Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
General Study Desk Writing Table in Gray and Beige by Matteo Cibic is a chic beige study table
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Resin
General Study Desk Writing Table in Black and White by Matteo Cibic
By Scarlet Splendour, Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
General Study Desk Writing Table in Black and White by Matteo Cibic is a formidable study table
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Resin
French 19th Century Walnut Writing Table or Desk with Lions and Shield Crest
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Antique French accent table or side table that would make a stunning writing table or desk as well
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 29.25 in W 32.5 in D 24.25 in
Richard Watson Writing Desk in Walnut
By Richard Watson
Located in Brookline, MA
The writing desk is inspired by a classic writing table originally intended for writing letters by
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Linley Brown Wooden Executive Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
Beautifully constructed, the Linley Writing Desk is the perfect choice for any contemporary home
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Straight Leg British Chippendale Style Library Desk or Writing Table
By Hekman Furniture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
This is a vintage traditional mahogany library desk or writing table. Its design was inspired by
Category
20th Century American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
French Directoire Style Writing Table, Desk in Cherrywood, 2 Drawers
Located in Landivy, FR
This writing table is a handmade reproduction of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th
Category
2010s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Oak
H 29.93 in W 43.31 in D 23.63 in
General Berry Study Desk Writing Table in Blue and Red by Matteo Cibic
By Scarlet Splendour, Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
The General Berry is a chic study table in delicious berry colours. It has an extendable writing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Resin
H 41.34 in W 47.05 in D 19.69 in
Agnes Desk or Writing Table Made from Reclaimed Pine (custom)
By Ken Petersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This custom desk or writing table is made from reclaimed pine with one large drawer that can be
Category
2010s American Primitive Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
General Study Desk Writing Table in Brass by Matteo Cibic
By Scarlet Splendour, Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
General Study Desk Writing Table in Brass by Matteo Cibic is a chic study table in brass, with an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
19th Century Biedermeier Writing Desk/ Side Table, Nutwood, Austria, circa 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
be used as freestanding writing desk but also for example as beautiful console table in your wardrobe.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 30.31 in W 35.83 in D 23.62 in
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
Category
Antique 1780s English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 28.55 in W 36.42 in D 20.87 in
Gustavian White Painted Partner's Desk Writing Table, Sweden circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique Swedish Gustavian white painted "partner's desk" with two drawers on each side of the table
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 30.75 in W 43.75 in D 30.25 in
Vico Magistretti Cherrywood and Aluminium Writing Desk for De Padova, Italy
By C.R.S. De Padova, Vico Magistretti
Located in Renens, CH
Italian design cherrywood and aluminium writing desk by Vico Magistretti, De Padova Italy.
This
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
Very Fine Ormolu, Porcelain and Marquetry Writing Desk by Henry Dasson
By Henry Dasson
Located in London, GB
Very fine ormolu, porcelain and marquetry writing desk by Henry Dasson
French, 1890
Height 74cm
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
H 29.14 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in
20th Century French Art Deco large Oak Vintage Office Desk / Writing Table
Located in New York City, NY
An original and unique French kneehole two-tone desk crafted from hand-carved oak and elevated on
Category
20th Century French Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 30.75 in W 59.25 in D 33 in
Antique French Carved Oak Writing Desk Secretary AND Chair Breton Brittany SET
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Carved Oak Writing Desk Secretary AND Chair Breton Brittany SET.
Direct from France
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 48 in W 36 in D 27 in
Black Polished Mahogany Writing Desk by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Kastrup, DK
Ole Wanscher, Danish 1903-1985.
Mid-century desk in black polished mahogany by Danish cabinetmaker
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
ANTIQUE 1684 DATED HAND CARVED 17TH CENTURY LIFT TOP WRITiNG TABLE DESK BIBLE
Located in GB
century, hand caved 1684 lift top writing work table traditionally used for bible storage
Please note
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Antique 1680s English Charles II Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 39.38 in W 26.97 in D 21.07 in
Confidence of Cloud Writing Desk by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
pays homage to the antique version of the writing desk that traditionally served to write letters by
Category
2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Miterz Modern Writing Desk by Cauv Design Powder Coated Steel and Black Walnut
By Joseph Cauvel of CAUV Design
Located in North Branch, NY
A modern and clean twist on the traditional writing desk. The "MiterZ" writing desk by Cauv Design
Category
2010s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 30 in W 52 in D 26 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
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk Tineo Wood and Brushed Stainless Steel
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The executive desk ExCentric 2.0 listed here is made in tineo wood and brushed stainless steel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel
H 29.14 in W 72.84 in D 35.44 in
Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk Ebony Macassar Wood and Brushed Brass
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The Executive Desk ExCentric 2.0 listed here is made in ebony macassar wood and brushed brass
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel
H 29.14 in W 72.84 in D 35.44 in
Modern Home Office Accent Writing Executive Desk Walnut Wood and Brushed Brass
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The Executive Desk ExCentric 2.0 listed here is made in walnut wood and brushed brass. The desk has
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel
H 29.14 in W 72.84 in D 35.44 in
Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk in Walnut Wood and Brushed Brass
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The Executive Desk ExCentric 2.0 listed here is made in walnut wood and brushed brass. However, we
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel
H 29.14 in W 72.84 in D 35.44 in
Pine Writing Desk with Five Drawers, Denmark circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
This delightful antique desk is known as a "Hans Christian Andersen" desk. One similar to this can
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Danish Country Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
A Mid-Century Writing Desk Attributed to Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A Mid-Century writing desk. Mahogany and beech wood with three draws and lift up hinged top
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Exceptional Bronze Mounted French Writing Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
framing and traditional French pulls, and the writing surface is a conforming gilt-embossed Black leather
Category
20th Century Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Fine Antique English Oak Writing Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very fine Antique English writing table with great traditional form, peg construction and
Category
Antique 19th Century English Jacobean Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Fine Antique English Oak Writing Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very fine Antique English writing table with great traditional form, peg construction and
Category
Antique 19th Century English Jacobean Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Regency Mahogany & Brass Partners Writing Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
hall table.
As is typical with a partners writing table or partners desk, it is big enough to stand
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Grey Painted Writing Desk in the Style Gustavian from the 1840s
Located in Lejre, DK
settings, from traditional to eclectic.
In summary, the grey painted writing desk in the Gustavian style
Category
Antique 1840s Danish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Launchpad desk & table
By espina corona, Marcelo Orlievsky
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Launched at the ICFF - Wanted design fair in 2022, during the New York design week, the table
Category
2010s Argentine Other Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Antique Bureau Plat, French, Walnut, Writing Desk, Louis XV Revival, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
desk, with traditional grace and quality craftsmanship. Finished throughout, this table is ideal for
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Boxwood, Walnut
H 30.71 in W 36.23 in D 20.28 in
17th C Style Antique Reproduction Italian Chestnut CAPRETTA Writing Desk Custom
Located in Encinitas, CA
31.5”H.
*Capretta table with drawer available in old walnut
*Larger size tables & desks available by
Category
2010s Italian Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chestnut
H 30 in W 65 in D 30 in
English 19th Century Satinwood Table with Tilt Top Writing Area and Checkerboard
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English satinwood desk and game table from the 19th century with tilt top writing area
Category
Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 28 in W 53.25 in D 24 in
Arthur Brett English Traditional Mahogany Tooled Leather Top Executive Desk 72"
By Arthur Brett
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 20th Century Arthur Brett & Sons Executive Desk. A rectangular form made from mahogany with
Category
Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 30 in W 72 in D 36 in
Louis XV Petite Mahogany and Kingwood Marquetry Kidney Writing Table, Paris 1870
Located in Germantown, MD
, contemporary or traditional interiors. This rare kidney-shape and petite size of this desk is exquisite and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 30 in W 46.75 in D 24 in
Regency Gilt Bronze Mounted Rosewood Writing Table
Located in Kittery Point, ME
elegant table beautifully illustrates the most refined Regency furniture where rosewood is contrasted with
Category
Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
16th Century Spanish Walnut Writing Table, Circa 1580
Located in Brugge, BE
An impressive and illustrated 16th century Spanish walnut writing table, exemplifying unparalleled
Category
Antique 16th Century Spanish Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
21st Century Shinto Writing Desk with Sculptural Bases in Lost-wax Cast Brass
By Jumbo Collection
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
experimental techniques with the use of traditional methods handed down for centuries.
Six drawers. Top in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 30.12 in W 98.43 in D 39.38 in
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Robert Kuo Repousse Curve Desk Table in Antique Copper and Black Lacquer
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Repoussé Curve Desk
Antique Copper
Hand Repousse
Black Lacquer
Limited Edition
Repoussé is the
Category
2010s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
Mediterranean Style AMALFI Italian Old Walnut Writing Table Size & Finish Option
Located in Encinitas, CA
Writing Desk Table as shown:
Measures: 72" L x 30" W x 30.7" H (25" H leg space under the drawer apron
Category
2010s Italian Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
H 30.7 in W 72 in D 30 in
1970s Jacobean Mahogany Writing Table with Engraved Leather Top & Gilt Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into the 1970s with our exquisitely crafted Jacobean writing table, a beautiful representation
Category
Vintage 1970s European Jacobean Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Lacquer, Giltwood, Mahogany, Wood, Leather
H 29 in W 55 in D 27 in
Howard & Sons London Leather Topped Faux Bamboo Writing Table, circa 1875
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Kinderhook, NY
English circa 1875 Aesthetic Movement writing table or desk by London cabinetmakers Howard & Sons
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Desks and Writing T...
Materials
Brass
Walking Table Handmade Customizable Console Table or Desk by Laylo Studio
By Laylo Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
functions as a desk or console table whose proportion is modeled after anatomy. Its slender yet strong
Category
2010s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple, Oak, Walnut
17th C Style Solid Italian Walnut Refectory Writing Dentil Edge Table options
Located in Encinitas, CA
Old Walnut LIRA Scrivania writing table handcrafted in aged solid Italian walnut with a carved
Category
2010s Italian Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
H 30 in W 72 in D 30 in
Campana Brothers Desk and Chair Assimetrica Collection
By Campana Brothers
Located in Curitiba, PR
industrial production with their traditional design on this desk and chair.
The collection called Assitrica
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Plywood
Arthur Espenet Carpenter, Unique Double-Trunk Table Desk
By Arthur Espenet Carpenter
Located in Chicago, IL
Arthur Espenet Carpenter, unique double-trunk table desk.
This extraordinary table is unique to
Category
Vintage 1980s American American Craftsman Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ebony, Mahogany
French writing Table 2 drawers in Solid Cherry Wood - Louis XVI Directoire style
Located in Landivy, FR
This writing table is part of the Mélanie collection, a modern interpretation of the French
Category
2010s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Oak
H 29.93 in W 43.31 in D 23.63 in
Chinese Hand Painted/Black Lacquered and Brass Secretary Desk
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Immerse yourself in the beauty of traditional Chinese craftsmanship with this Hand Painted/Black
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Desk or Console Table Made from Rift Sawn Oak
By Ken Petersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rift sawn oak desk has turned legs and two drawers. It is seen here in 68" x 27" x 30" H
Category
2010s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
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Traditional Desks And Writing Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of traditional desks and writing tables available for sale. The range of distinct traditional desks and writing tables — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. There are 353 antique and vintage traditional desks and writing tables for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 143 modern editions to choose from as well. Traditional desks and writing tables have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Traditional desks and writing tables are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Michael Young, Cassina and Charlotte Perriand each produced beautiful traditional desks and writing tables that are worth considering.
How Much are Traditional Desks And Writing Tables?
Prices for traditional desks and writing tables start at $45 and top out at $125,000 with the average selling for $4,899.
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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