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Silas Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Silas writing desk is crafted in solid hardwood with steel and brass accents. Inspired by the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writ...

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Stainless Steel

Silas Writing Desk
Silas Writing Desk
H 30 in W 60 in D 30 in
Thomasville "Tamerlane" Writing Desk
By Thomasville
Located in Dallas, TX
An exceptionally made and extremely rare Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie desk from the "Tamerlane
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Thomasville "Tamerlane" Writing Desk
Thomasville "Tamerlane" Writing Desk
H 29.5 in W 57 in D 24 in
Large French Boulle Inlay Partners Desk Writing Table Desks
Located in Potters Bar, GB
condition ready for home use right away. The desk has a red leather top to the main writing surface. Some
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Vintage 1980s French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Danish Modern 4 Drawer Writing Desk with Tapered Legs
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Danish modern writing desk features pressed wood construction, original teak veneer, four
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Mid-20th Century Danish Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Arco Series Typing Desk by BBPR for Olivetti Synthesis 60s, 70s
By Olivetti
Located in Padova, IT
Desk designed in the 1960s by Studio BBPR for Olivetti Synthesis. The desk is complete with a five
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Writing Desk with Walnut, Maple, Brass and Glass Top
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
tempered glass top. Please inquire for custom wood, metal and glass options. Wood type is available
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Copper

Antique Victorian Four Drawer Partners Writing Table Desk 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Victorian partners writing table, crafted from beautiful flame mahogany
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Adams Style Regency Writing Table Desk, 19 Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 19th century Mahogany Adams Style Regency writing table desk. Additional information
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Antique 19th Century Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

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

Antique George III Mahogany Library Writing Table Desk, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
green gold tooled inset leather writing surface above a pair of crossbanded frieze drawers, raised on
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Antique 1780s English George III Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

18th Century French Cherrywood 'Bureau de Pente' Slant Top Writing Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Larger than the typical Louis XV writing desk, this cherrywood bureau de pente was hand-carved in
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Grey Painted Writing Desk in the Style Gustavian from the 1840s
Located in Lejre, DK
A grey painted writing desk in the Gustavian style from the 1840s is a captivating piece that
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Antique 1840s Danish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Giuseppe Rivadossi Writing Desk in Walnut With Rare Guglielmo Pecorini Chair
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi writing desk combined with Guglielmo Pecorini chair
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th Century Style Michael Taylor Ebony & Mahogany Dafne Writing Table Desk
By Michael Taylor
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
19th century Style Michael Taylor Ebony & Mahogany Dafne writing table desk. Chair and computer not
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21st Century and Contemporary Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Ebony

Minimal Writing desk Office Table Red Travertine Marble Crystal Glass Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
, writing- or partners desk. Table dimension: L 230 x W 100 x H 75 cm. Dimensions are customizable
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Crystal, Travertine, Marble

Antique Monumental French Empire Bureau Plat Desk Writing Table, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
rectangular top has an inset gold-tooled green leather writing surface with a very decorative gilt-bronze
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Antique 1870s French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Art Deco Desks and Writing Console Tables in Copper Fine Hammered
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
. Art Deco Desks and Writing Console Tables in Copper Fine Hammered by Alison Spear for Stephanie
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2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Rectangular Console in Smooth Copper
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
. Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Rectangular Console in Smooth Copper by Alison Spear Size- 72"x 16"x
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2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Rectangular Console in Smooth Brass
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
. Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Rectangular Console in Smooth Brass by Alison Spear Size- 72"x 16"x
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2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Italian Carved-Wood Desk W/Pullout Writing Shelf & Great Storage, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian smaller-sized carved-wood desk, with pull-out writing shelf and storage, from the 19th
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Antique 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Rectangular Console in Smooth White Bronze
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
. Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Rectangular Console in Smooth White Bronze by Alison Spear Size- 72
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2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Art deco Desks and Writing Console Tables in White Bronze Fine Hammered
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
. Art deco Desks and Writing Console Tables in White Bronze Fine Hammered by Alison Spear Size- 72"x 16
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2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Art Deco Desks and Writing Console Tables in White Bronze Mid. Hammered
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
. Art Deco Desks and Writing Console Tables in White Bronze Mid. Hammered by Alison Spear Size- 72"x 16
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2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Art Deco Desks and Writing Console Tables in Antique Bronze Fine Hammered
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
. Art deco Desks and Writing Console Tables in Antique Bronze Fine Hammered by Alison Spear Size- 72"x
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2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Art Deco Desks and Writing Console Tables in Antique Bronze Mid. Hammered
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
together to Rajasthan, India. The craftsmen create patterns using different types of hammerings in the
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2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

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

Litchfield Writing Desk in Cherry with Leather Inlay Top and Cock Beaded Drawers
Located in Tiverton, RI
The solid cherry Litchfield writing desk has a gold embossed inlaid leather top with country
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21st Century and Contemporary North American American Classical Desks an...

Materials

Hardwood

Art Deco Desks and Writing Console Tables Mid. Hammered in Brass by Alison Spear
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
. Art Deco Desks and Writing Console Tables Mid. Hammered in Brass by Alison Spear Size- 72"x 16"x 30"H
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2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Art Deco Desks and Writing Console Tables in Smooth Antique Bronze by Alison S
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
. Art Deco Desks and Writing Console Tables in Smooth Antique Bronze by Alison Spear Size- 72"x 16"x 30
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2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Art Deco Desks and Writing Console Tables Mid.Hammered in Copper by Alison Spear
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
. Art Deco Desks and Writing Console Tables Mid.Hammered in Copper by Alison Spear Size- 72"x 16"x 30"H
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2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Art Deco Desks and Writing Console Tables in Fine Hammered Brass by Alison Spear
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
. Art Deco Desks and Writing Console Tables in Fine Hammered Brass by Alison Spear Size- 72"x 16"x 30"H
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2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

British Campaign Writing Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
This rare early 19th century rosewood campaign desk displays exquisite beauty and remarkable design
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Antique Early 19th Century English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

British Campaign Writing Table
British Campaign Writing Table
H 46.75 in W 38.88 in D 19.63 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

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Rosewood

Rosewood 19th Century Writing Table
Rosewood 19th Century Writing Table
H 29.25 in W 60 in D 28 in
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
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

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

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

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Wood, Beech, Elm

Ayrton Desk
Ayrton Desk
H 34.26 in W 17.33 in D 47.84 in
Hemm Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Hemm desk is an exercise in simplicity, refinement and the necessary details to support daily
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Desks and Wri...

Materials

Ash, Oak, Walnut

Hemm Desk
Hemm Desk
H 33.25 in W 60 in D 30 in
16th Century Spanish Walnut Writing Table, Circa 1580
Located in Brugge, BE
An impressive and illustrated 16th century Spanish walnut writing table, exemplifying unparalleled
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Antique 16th Century Spanish Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Regency Gilt Bronze Mounted Rosewood Writing Table
Located in Kittery Point, ME
gilt bronze. This type of furniture is traditionally associated with the celebrated cabinet maker John
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Brutalist Oak Desk, Denmark
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Oak Origin: Denmark Dimensions: 60.25"W X 39.25"D X 30.5"H Quantity: 1 Type: Table At
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Vintage 1940s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Brutalist Oak Desk, Denmark
Brutalist Oak Desk, Denmark
H 30.5 in W 60.25 in D 39.25 in
Michael Oates - The Artist Desk
Located in Alpha, NJ
Beautiful sycamore slab table/desk with unique joinery and array of inlay work. Work can be made to
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2010s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Sycamore, Walnut

Michael Oates - The Artist Desk
Michael Oates - The Artist Desk
H 32 in W 84 in D 36 in
Chippendale Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A rare 18th century Chippendale period georgian mahogany partners pedestal desk having beautiful
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Atus Desk by Bea Interiors
Located in Geneve, CH
Atus Desk by Bea Interiors One of a Kind. Dimensions: D 91 x W 204 x H 79 cm. Materials: Solid
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2010s American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Atus Desk by Bea Interiors
Atus Desk by Bea Interiors
H 31.11 in W 80.32 in D 35.83 in
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
Brass Desk Attributed to Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic solid brass desk is attributed to Maison Jansen and was acquired from a Palm
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Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

18th Century Spanish Barley Twist Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century Spanish Barley twist desk is a truly remarkable example of hand-crafted excellence
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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

18th Century Spanish Barley Twist Desk
18th Century Spanish Barley Twist Desk
H 32.5 in W 80.5 in D 30.5 in
American Oak And Birch Desk. 50's
Located in Madrid, ES
American oak and birch desk composed of two bodies with four drawers each. Portuguese pink marble
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Vintage 1950s Central American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

American Oak And Birch Desk. 50's
American Oak And Birch Desk. 50's
H 31.5 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in
Elegant Italian Small Desk in Cherry and Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, cherry, mahogany, brass, formica, Italy, 1950s Very elegant desk made in Italy in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Fabulous 19th Century Library Desk or Table
Located in Dublin, IE
A fabulous 19th century fruitwood library table desk finely hand carved with gorgeously rich grain
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Rúna Oiled Walnut Desk by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Rúna Oiled Walnut desk by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D130 x W65 x H74 cm Material: Oiled solid
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Rúna Oiled Walnut Desk by Warm Nordic
Rúna Oiled Walnut Desk by Warm Nordic
H 29.14 in W 25.6 in D 51.19 in
Rúna Smoked Oak Desk by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Rúna Smoked Oak Desk by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D130 x W65 x H74 cm Material: Smoked solid oak
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Rúna Smoked Oak Desk by Warm Nordic
Rúna Smoked Oak Desk by Warm Nordic
H 29.14 in W 25.6 in D 51.19 in
1980s Postmodern Marble Stone Executive Two Sided Desk
By Karl Springer
Located in Madison, WI
desk. The black pieces supporting the marble writing surface work well to hold desk lamps. The design
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Aircraft Wing Desk in Riveted Polished Aluminium
Located in Paris, FR
Desk Aircraft Wing with riveted polished aluminium. - With worktop adjustable in inclination from 0
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21st Century and Contemporary French Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum, Brass, Stainless Steel

Aircraft Wing Desk in Riveted Polished Aluminium
Aircraft Wing Desk in Riveted Polished Aluminium
H 35.04 in W 98.43 in D 52.37 in
A Very Fine Edwardian Carlton House Style Desk
By Carlton House Fine Furniture
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine Edwardian richly patinated and beautifully figured mahogany Carlton House style desk of
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Cylinder Desk, Victorian Period, Flamed Mahogany, 19th Century
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Magnificent English made cylinder desk in flamed mahogany, Victorian period. Period : 19th
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Flame Mahogany & Crossbanded Pedestal Desk 20th C
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite Victorian Revival crossbanded flame mahogany desk dating from the late 20th
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Vintage 1980s Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Very Fine 19th Century Nine Drawer Pedestal Desk
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine 19th century mahogany nine drawer pedestal desk, finely hand carved, of fabulous
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Fine and Unusual Edwardian Inlaid Leather Top Desk
Located in Dublin, IE
A fine and unusual Edwardian mahogany ladies leather top desk, with gorgeously rich patination and
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Early 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Industrial desk in a style of Jean Prouvé
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Nijlen, VAN
This nice desk is probably from the 1950s from France. This type of industrial furniture is
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Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Industrial desk in a style of Jean Prouvé
Industrial desk in a style of Jean Prouvé
H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 27.56 in
Lord Nelson`s Family Portable Sloping Laptop Desk
Located in Dorking, GB
and the use of travelling scribes was on the wane, this type of writing desk must have been much more
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Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

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Questions About Type 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 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 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 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.