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Turned Leg Writing Desk

Antique Spanish Baroque Chestnut writing table or desk with turned legs
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautiful antique late 19th-century Spanish Baroque desk or writing table is made of solid
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

19th Century Writing Desk with Frieze Drawer and Baluster Turned Legs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An absolutely charming 19th century French writing desk, crafted from walnut and featuring
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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Dutch Colonial Teak Desk with Drawer and Turned Legs, Early 20th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Dutch Colonial teak desk from the early 20th century, with single drawer and turned legs
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Early 20th Century Javanese Dutch Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

English 19th Century Mahogany Writing Desk with Fluted Legs and Leather Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
wood selection. The desk stands on four turned and reeded legs, which taper gracefully toward original
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

18th Century Spanish Trestle Style Writing Table, Turned Legs, Wrought Iron
Located in Madrid, ES
character. The deeply-coved spool turned leg sections, or trestles, are joined to the tabletop with sliding
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

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Wrought Iron

George Nakashima Turned Wood Dowel Shape Leg Single Pedestal Small Desk Mint
By George Nakashima
Located in Rockaway, NJ
George Nakashima turned wood dowel shape leg single pedestal small desk mint with documents.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Antique French Side Table Writing Desk Oak Beveled Top Carved Decorated Legs
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful French side table or console table or writing desk, characterized by the handcrafted
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

17th Century Spanish Walnut Table or Desk with Turned Legs and Stretcher
Located in Dallas, TX
incredibly turned legs and stretchers known as discus or lentil carvings. Each long side has a pair of apron
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Antique 17th Century Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Walnut

Spanish Carved Oak Table With Turned Legs And Two Drawers, 19th century
Located in BÉTERA, ES
legs, and decorative crossbars that reinforce the structure. This desk is characterized by its detailed
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Antique 1890s Spanish Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables

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Wrought Iron

19th Spanish Side Table with Cared Turned Legs and Iron Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish side table with turned legs and iron stretcher. The top has a beautiful grain and
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Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

19th Spanish Side Table with Cared Turned Legs and Iron Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish side table with cared Solomonic turned legs and iron stretcher. The top has a carved
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Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

19th Spanish Side Table with Cared Turned Legs and Iron Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish side table with cared Solomonic turned legs and iron stretcher. The top has a carved
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Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

19th Spanish Side Table with Cared Turned Legs and carved edges
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish side table with cared Solomonic turned legs and carved edges in top
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Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

19th Spanish Side Table with Cared Turned Legs and Iron Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish side table with cared Solomonic turned legs and iron stretcher. The top has a carved
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Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

19th Spanish Side Table with Cared Turned Legs and Iron Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish side table with cared Solomonic turned legs and iron stretcher. The top has a carved
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Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

19th Spanish Side Table with Cared Turned Legs and Wood Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish Side Table with cared turned legs and wood stretcher and also an iron stretcher The
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

19th Spanish Sturdy Side Table with Carved Turned Legs and Double Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish side table with turned legs and double stretcher match in the button top. The top has
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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

19th Spanish Sturdy Side Table with Carved Turned Legs and Double Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish side table with turned legs and double stretcher, one in solid iron and one in the
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Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

Walnut buffet table with turned legs and "H" shaped jamb, back cover - Spain -
Located in Madrid, España
Walnut buffet table with turned legs and "H" shaped jamb, back cover - Spain - 17th century
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Antique 17th Century Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Transitional Turned Leg Jenks Writing Desk in Edo on Oak Finish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett's Jenks Writing Desk features clean-lined transitional turned legs, a solid wood
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2010s Desks

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Wood

Transitional Turned Leg Jenks Writing Desk in Oak by Martin and Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett's Jenks Writing Desk features clean-lined transitional turned legs, a solid wood
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2010s American Desks

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Oak

18th Century Oak Writing Table Low Boy The Desk stands on neat turned legs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
18th Century Oak Writing Table Low Boy The Desk stands on neat turned legs joined by stretchers
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Antique 19th Century Georgian Lowboys

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Oak

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18th Century French Walnut Table with Turned Legs
Located in Carmel, CA
This beautiful 18th Century French walnut table has finely turned legs and a beautiful deep
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Infinity Squares-Table in 1, 200 Year Old Bog Oak with Hand-Turned Legs
By Vladimir Krasnogorov, Thomas Newman
Located in Hoboken, NJ
A tabletop is an opportunity to display the beauty of whatever material it is fashioned from, and this piece does not disappoint. The striking beauty 1200 year old bog oak, sawn ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Bog Wood

English William IV Rosewood Two Drawer Writing Table Carved Turned Legs
Located in Wells, ME
carving on the legs This desk can be free standing as it is finished on all sides; the working side has
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Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Desks

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Brass

19th-C. English Carved Walnut Turned Leg Writing Desk Or Console Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 19th century English carved walnut turned leg writing desk or console table. It is
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Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Console Tables

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Walnut

Antique Mahogany Writing Table / Desk Turned Legs Wheels, c. 1890
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Handsome Antique Writing Table or Server featuring turned legs on castors, c. 1890. Two drawers
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Antique 1890s Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

Antique English Writing Desk With Single Drawer and Turned Legs
Located in Sheridan, CO
Antique English desk with single drawer and turned legs. Acquired in Colorado from a TX and NM
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Mahogany

19th Century English Oak Turned Leg Writing Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
The 19th century English oak writing table with one-drawer, turned legs and stretcher.
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Two Drawer Writing Table W/ Turned Legs
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 19th century. Two drawer writing table w/ turned legs.
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Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Pine and Beech Turned Leg Writing Table
Located in Baltimore, MD
and oak legs. The top is just shy of one inch thick and the top block of the turned legs is close to
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Early 20th Century Dutch Country Desks and Writing Tables

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Beech, Pine

Antique Mahogany Writing Table / Server Turned Legs Wheels, c. 1890
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Handsome Antique Writing Table or Server featuring turned legs on castors, c. 1890. Two drawers
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Antique 1890s Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

English Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Two Drawers on Turned Legs
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English writing desk or side table of patinated mahogany from the late 19th c
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

Black Stained Desk with Turned Legs
Located in Culver City, CA
Unique desk in black stain, single drawer decorative back shelf
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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Pine desk with turned legs, 1900s
Located in LYON, FR
This small 1900s desk is incredibly charming. With its beautiful top in superb condition and two
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20th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

Pine desk with turned legs, 1900s
Pine desk with turned legs, 1900s
H 28.94 in W 45.28 in D 27.17 in
Early 18th Century French Walnut Desk with Turned Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
French walnut desk with two drawers, turned legs, stretcher and bun feet, early 18th century.
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Antique Early 18th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Small french vintage desk with turned legs
Located in LYON, FR
A crazy charm for this little desk with turned legs. With its irresistible old-fashioned look, its
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Vintage 1970s French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Beech, Oak

Small french vintage desk with turned legs
Small french vintage desk with turned legs
H 28.35 in W 45.28 in D 23.23 in
English mahogany partners desk with turned legs 19th century
Located in Charleston, SC
Oversized partners, writing desk, English mahogany with lovely red leather top surface
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

19th Century American Walnut Partners Desk with Six Drawers and Turned Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century American walnut partners desk with six drawers, turned baluster legs and cross
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Antique 19th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

George Nakashima, Walnut Pedestal Desk with Turned Legs, 1972
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
, raised on cross foot, to the left side and two turned legs to the right side free edge to front and
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Antique English Writing Desk Table Jacobean Carved Oak Green Leather Bobbin Leg
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English writing desk table Jacobean carved oak green leather w bobbin legs. Direct from
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Early 20th Century British Jacobean Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

19th Century English Mahogany Writing Table with Turned Legs and Leather Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English mahogany writing table with embossed leather top, four sliding drawers and turned legs
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

19th Century English Writing Table with Green Leather Top and Turned Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
, turned legs and brass castors. William Word Fine Antiques: Atlanta's source for antique interiors
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Walnut Turned Leg Desk Or Side Table, France, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
stretchers. Turned legs. Walnut. Can also be used as a side table. ARRIVING NOVEMBER
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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Original 1960 Italian Desk in Walnut, with Two Drawers, Turned Leg
Located in Buggiano, IT
Original 1960 Italian desk in walnut, with two drawers, turned leg.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Antique Pine Table or Desk with Turned Legs and Single Drawer
Located in Bridgeport, CT
on ring turned legs. The table has many applications as a writing table, end table or nightstand
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Antique 19th Century Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

Walnut Wood Table With Carved Turned Fluted Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Walnut table or desk with carved fluted legs. Medium walnut finish with some applied distressing
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Late 20th Century American Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Impressive French Oak Table with Large Turned Legs and Bluestone Top, C. 1850
Located in Dallas, TX
has large turned legs with a stretcher and is topped with a 1 ½ inch thick Belgian bluestone top
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Desks and Writing Tables

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Stone

Oak Carved Twist Leg Table
Located in Houston, TX
as a small desk, entry piece or end table. The carving and twist leg of the piece add great texture
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Antique Late 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Oak Carved Twist Leg Table
Oak Carved Twist Leg Table
H 29 in W 35.25 in D 21.25 in
Louis Philippe Birch Leather Top Writing Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
, resting on turned tapered legs. This desk / writing table would be at home in either a traditional or
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Birch

Antique Rosewood & Burl Wood Writing Desk / Entry Table w/ Turned Legs & Inlay
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition This antique writing desk beautifully showcases the
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Antique Early 1900s American Victorian Desks

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Beech, Mahogany, Rosewood, Burl

19th Century English Writing Table with Brown Leather Top and Turned Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century English writing table with brown leather top, two drawers and turned legs.
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Antique 19th Century English Desks

19th or 20th Century Empire Style Faux Partners or Writing Desk Having Claw Feet
Located in Manhasset, NY
early 20th century writing desk that can sit center room as both sides are finished. Having finely
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Early 20th Century Empire Desks

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Wood

English Edwardian Style Turned Leg Pine Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic pine writing table or desk featuring thick turned legs. Made in the English Edwardian taste
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20th Century American Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

Pine Turned Leg Writing Table
Located in Baltimore, MD
This small one drawer writing table would be perfect for doing homework in a child’s bedroom or
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Empire Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

Pine Turned Leg Writing Table
Pine Turned Leg Writing Table
H 31.5 in W 38 in D 28 in
Pine Turned Leg Writing Table
Located in Baltimore, MD
front apron which houses a single hand-cut dovetailed pencil drawer. Supported on four boldly turned
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Early 20th Century Dutch Country Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

Pine Turned Leg Writing Table
Pine Turned Leg Writing Table
H 31 in W 43 in D 29.5 in
Pine and Beech Turned Leg Writing Table
Located in Baltimore, MD
for pencils and other office materials. Supported on four boldly turned beechwood legs, the piece is
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Early 20th Century Dutch Country Desks and Writing Tables

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Beech, Pine

English Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Two Drawers on Turned Legs
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English writing desk or side table of patinated mahogany from the late 19th c
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany, Wood

Swedish Painted Wood Partners Desk with Drawers and Turned Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
three drawers on each side, and is raised upon four beautifully turned legs. Each of the six dovetailed
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Antique Pine Table Desk with Turned Legs and Single Drawer
Located in Round Top, TX
The turned legs add a refined touch to this simple country side table. The single drawer adds
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Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

19th Spanish Writing or Center Table with Carved Turned Legs and Wood Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish side table with cared turned legs and wood stretcher and also an iron stretcher The
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Large Turned Legs Leather Top Library Table Partners Desk Brass Casters Mint
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large antique deep rectangle turned legs green leather top library table partners desk brass
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Original Italian Desk in Walnut and Fir, with Three Drawers, Turned Leg
Located in Buggiano, IT
Original 1900 Italian desk in walnut and fir, with three drawers, turned leg. It originally
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut, Fir

1920s Original Italian Desk Table in Chestnut and Fir, with Drawer, Turned Leg
Located in Buggiano, IT
1920s original Italian desk table in chestnut and fir, with drawer, turned leg.
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Vintage 1920s Italian Country Desks and Writing Tables

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Chestnut, Fir

Early 20th Century Desk in Oak With Turned Legs, Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker
By Martin Nyrop, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Odense, DK
exudes a warm and elegance. The standout elements are its gracefully turned legs, typical of the Baroque
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Victorian Library or Writing Table, Mahogany Wood, Fluted carved legs on casters
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Victorian Library or Writing Table, Mahogany Wood, Fluted carved legs on casters, Olive Green
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

18th Century Spanish Walnut and Iron Turned Leg Side Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome 18th century Spanish walnut and iron turned leg side table. A lovely accent piece
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Antique 18th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

19th Spanish Side Table with Cared Turned Legs and Iron Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish side table with cared Solomonic turned legs and iron stretcher. The top has a carved
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Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

19th Spanish Side Table with Cared Turned Legs and Iron Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish side table with cared Solomonic turned legs and iron stretcher. The top has a carved
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Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

19th Spanish Side Table with Cared Turned Legs and Iron Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish side table with cared Solomonic turned legs and iron stretcher. The top has a carved
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Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

American Colonial Revival Oak Writing Desk w/ Turned Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition This American Colonial Revival oak writing desk from the
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Vintage 1930s American American Colonial Desks

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Oak

Writing desk with turned legs
Located in Boston, MA
Two drawer desk with turned legs and plank top.
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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Writing desk with turned legs
Writing desk with turned legs
H 29 in W 58 in D 31 in
Antique Mahogany Leather Topped Writing Desk with Turned Legs
Located in Port Chester, NY
A handsome mahogany desk with glossy turned legs and new red or cordovan leather top with embossed
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany, Leather

English Desk with Turned Legs
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Charming English painted Desk with turned legs & original white paint. Single wide drawer.
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Elm

English Desk with Turned Legs
English Desk with Turned Legs
H 31.5 in W 34.5 in D 19.5 in
Spanish Walnut Writing Table With Turned Legs
Located in New Orleans, LA
EARLY 18TH CENTURY SPANISH WALNUT WRITING TABLE WITH TURNED LEGS, C.1700 H 29¾" APRON 24
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Oak Writing Table on Bobbin Turned Legs
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
An oak writing table on tapering, bobbin-turned legs ending in brass cup casters and carved at the
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Oak Writing Table on Bobbin Turned Legs
H 34.25 in W 44 in D 23 in
19th Century Turned Leg Standing Office Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
• Originally from the office of Parnell, Lang & Co. • Patinated finish • Antique brass hardware, • circa 1850 • American • Measures: 52.5" W x 27.5" D x 48.5" H.
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Antique 1850s American Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

19th Century Spanish Table Desk with Turned Legs
Located in Montecito, CA
Lovely Walnut Spanish desk with turned legs, attractive patina and iron stretcher.
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Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

Antique Mahogany Turned Leg and Intricate Carved Partners Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique Mahogany Turned Leg and Intricate Carved Partners Desk
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Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Turned Leg Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the turned leg writing desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and walnut, every turned leg writing desk was constructed with great care. There are 22 variations of the antique or vintage turned leg writing desk you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the turned leg writing desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A turned leg writing desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Baroque, Georgian and Louis XVI styles are sought with frequency. A well-made turned leg writing desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by George Nakashima are consistently popular.

How Much is a Turned Leg Writing Desk?

Prices for a turned leg writing desk start at $239 and top out at $1,919,381 with the average selling for $4,554.

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.