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.
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.