At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal unique writing desk for your home. Each unique writing desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
wood,
metal and
lacquer. If you’re shopping for a unique writing desk, we have 107 options in-stock, while there are 9 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a unique writing desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A unique writing desk made by
Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with
Art Deco — is very popular.
Jonathan Field,
Arthur Espenet Carpenter and
Melchiorre Bega each produced at least one beautiful unique writing desk that is worth considering.
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.