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Unique Writing Desk with Black and White Stone Veneer and Brass Inlays
Located in Budapest, HU
Wooden desk with an elegant veneer of white and black stone, adorned with intricate brass inlays
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stone, Brass
H 30.32 in W 68.9 in D 27.56 in
Galvanized Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unique writing desk is a rare find. The galvanized metal surface adds an industrial edge to a
Category
Antique 19th Century American Classical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Unique wall unit with methacrylate top writing desk
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Milano, IT
COD-CV026
Unique wall unit with methacrylate top writing desk with one drawer, newspaper holder and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Unique Corner Writing Desk in Mahogany by Wrighton
Located in Berkeley, CA
(left / right corner to back corner) x 43" tall (to top of tambour storage cubby) 30″ tall (desk height
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Unique Italian Sculptural Free Standing Writing Desk in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Executive desk, walnut, brass, glass, Italy, 1950s
Made in Italy, this writing desk is designed
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Rare and Unique Modern Craftsman / Adirondack Twig Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
A rare, unique neo-primitive /modern craftsman desk attributed to Lee Fountain (1869-1941) and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Twig, Cherry
19th Century Unique Restored Czech Biedermeier Ash Writing Desk, 1830s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Shipping to any US port only for $290 USD
Biedermeier writing desk
Completely restored.
Shellac
Category
Antique 1830s Czech Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
H 31.89 in W 55.12 in D 29.53 in
19th Century Unique Restored Austrian Biedermeier Maple Writing Desk, 1830s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Biedermeier writing desk
Completely restored.
Shellac polish.
Material: Maple
Source: Austria
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Maple, Lacquer
H 31.5 in W 42.52 in D 18.9 in
Writing Desk in Solid English Walnut, Design No 5. Unique.
By Jonathan Field
Located in London, GB
English walnut desk, design no.5, 2019.
This Desk was shown by the Connaught Brown Gallery of
Category
Early 2000s English Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Direttorio Writing Desk
By Morelato
Located in Milan, IT
function and elegance making each room unique and timeless. This writing desk is made of cherry wood with a
Category
2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Leather
Cherry Wood Writing Desk
By Marie Maison
Located in Milan, IT
Defined by a classic silhouette, this exclusive writing desk is a unique piece of timeless elegance
Category
2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Inspired Writing Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
This midcentury inspired writing desk is perfect for those looking for a blend of elegance and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Wr...
Materials
Wood
Thomasville "Tamerlane" Writing Desk
By Thomasville
Located in Dallas, TX
An exceptionally made and extremely rare Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie desk from the "Tamerlane
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Aimo Writing Desk by Daytona
By Daytona
Located in Milan, IT
Clean lines and a unique shape are the characterizing aspects of the Aimo writing desk. With a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Harvey Probber Writing Desk- Signed
By Harvey Probber
Located in Trenton, NJ
This impressive mid-century modern writing desk from Harvey Probber features a striking yet simple
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
bbpr ultrarare writing desk early
By Studio BBPR
Located in Medesano, IT
.
The desk with its unique attributes and unparalleled design is more than just a piece of furniture. It
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Modern Fluted Walnut Writing Desk
Located in North York, ON
This modern fluted walnut writing desk is a beautiful piece of furniture made of walnut wood
Category
2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Unique Mini Desk/Lady's Desk, England 1890
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique mini desk/lady's desk, England 1890
Curious ladies desk, England. Folding writing surface
Category
20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Y Writing Desk by Antonio Saporito
By Travertini e Pietre
Located in Milan, IT
A clean and ergonomic design that celebrates the natural essence of wood, this writing desk will
Category
2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Burl Wood and Lucite Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
structurally sound and fully functional. Desk features very unique hardware and burl wood fronts.
Category
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Lucite, Burl
Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Writing Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood Danish desk, circa 1960's. Unique 5 legged design with metal pulls and a bank of drawers
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rose Quartz, Rosewood
Flagg Desk Classic Writing Desk or Home Office Computer Desk by Alabama Sawyer
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
grocery list. The writing desk offers a unique contemporary design for the home office or any room. Three
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Oak
H 29 in W 48 in D 22 in
Flagg Desk Walnut Writing Desk or Home Office Computer Desk by Alabama Sawyer
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
grocery list. The writing desk offers a unique contemporary design for the home office or any room. Three
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
H 29 in W 48 in D 22 in
Unique Midcentury Style Floating Top Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Italian style desk makes a unique and stylish workspace for home or office. Two sets of
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
20th Century Impressive Writing Desk / Bureau Plat
Located in Berlin, DE
Impressive desk / Bureau Plat, 20th century
Castle-like desk, solid wood. Engraved bronze
Category
20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
1960s Mid Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century walnut executive desk designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1960s. The
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Italian Bamboo Rattan Writing Table or Desk
By Dal Vera
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
during the 1980s.
This writing table is unique because of the materials used, bamboo and rattan, and
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage Walnut Writing Desk by Kent Coffey Temp
By Kent-Coffey
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This unique walnut writing desk was designed and manufactured by Kent Coffey Tempo in the United
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Joseph Heusgens Unique Double-Sided Desk, Belgium
Located in Brussels, BE
Joseph Heusgens Architect (1916 - ) unique double-sided desk with patented system, with plans
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern Writing Desk with 4 Drawers
By Drexel
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern writing desk by Drexel features hardwood construction, original limed oak
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Unique Italian Free Standing Desk in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, teak, vinyl, brass, plywood, beech, Italy, circa. 1960
This highly refined desk that
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Italian Georgian Style Trestle Writing Desk 1960s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
style trestle oak writing desk from the 1960s, beautifully hand-carved standing on four imposing lions
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Travel Foldable Writing Desk Table Leather Nickel Mahogany
Located in Hamburg, Hamburg
This foldable writing desk is made from mahogany in a driftwood finish with leather and nickel
Category
2010s Unknown Other Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel, Nickel
Jacques Adnet writing desk made in France 1950
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful avant garde desk designed by Jacques Adnet and manufactured in his own atelier in France
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Unique Desk in Mica at Cost Price
By VITTORIO SERIO
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Exceptional desk in french polished ebonite wood from Macassar, with feet covered with plates of
Category
2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Amethyst
Unique Walnut Desk by Melchiorre Bega, 1940
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Berlin, DE
Extraordinary, sculptural walnut desk by Melchiorre Bega, originally designed in 1940
Category
Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Fratelli Proserpio compact rollup writing desk teak Italy 1960
By F.P. Fratelli Proserpio 1
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
shape and it has an unique mechanism that opens as you pull out the writing surface. The desk unit is
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Unique Design Desk, French Designer Charly Bounan
By Charly Bounan
Located in Geneve, CH
Charly Bounan, is a Parisian designer renowned for its refined creative style and the important eclecticism of its influences.
Dimensions:
Height 80 cm,
width 240 cm,
dep...
Category
2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
Luciano Frigerio Presidential Writing Desk in Walnut, Italy 1970s
By Luciano Frigerio, Luciano Frigerio di Desio
Located in Almelo, NL
Luciano Frigerio Presidential Writing Desk in Walnut, Italy 1960s
This is a rare presidential
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Granite
Unique Desk in Bronze by Jacques Jarrige, 2006
By Jacques Jarrige
Located in New York, NY
A unique writing table with a shelve and lamp by Jacques Jarrige. The desk was sculpted by the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Writing Desk in Wood and Glass with Armchair
Located in Milano, IT
the 1920s/30s.
The vintage writing desk is very rare and distinctive.
The top is made entirely of
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Writing Table Desk, American, c.1960s
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid Century Modern walnut writing table desk, American, c.1960s. Surfboard top & floating cabinet
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Donkey, White Writing Desk with LEDs, Made in France
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
distinctive writing desk is powered by an electric bridle.
Stubborn and secretive, it conceals sliding storage
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Laminate
Donkey, Black Writing Desk with Leds, Made in France
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
distinctive writing desk is powered by an electric bridle.
Stubborn and secretive, it conceals sliding storage
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Laminate
Johan Rohde Unique Desk in Mahogany and Brass
By Johan Rohde, Peder Pedersen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Johan Rohde desk in mahogany with brass fittings. Right side have three drawers and left has three
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Unique Italian Free-Standing Corner Desk in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Custom-made desk, oak, brass, metal, Italy, 1950s
An Italian architect or furniture designer with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
Waterfall Style Vintage Desk with Unique Drawer Design
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese waterfall desk with five drawers, opium mat top and rustic character. Emanating a
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
East India Dutch Company Captains Writing Desk
By Southeast Asia
Located in London, GB
piece of the past with this unique writing desk that speaks volumes about the Dutch East India Company's
Category
Antique 1730s Indonesian Dutch Colonial Desks
Materials
Bone, Rosewood, Walnut
Mid Century Green Saddle Leather Teak Executive Writing Desk
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Midcentury 1960s Desk from Germany. In teak and green saddle leather top.
2 drawers on each side
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood, Teak
Modern Lacquered Writing Desk with Brass Accents by John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Dallas, TX
and luxe. Two spacious drawers for storage. This unique vintage writing desk is perfect for home or
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
19th Century English Mahogany Serpentine Writing Desk with Single Drawer
Located in Doylestown, PA
English petite mahogany and cherry wood writing desk, England, 1890's.
Exquisite serpentine desk
Category
Antique 1890s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry, Mahogany
Rustic 17th Century Baroque Walnut Desk / Writing or Library Table
Located in Troy, NY
17th Century Baroque Walnut Desk / Writing or Library Table, with a thick walnut one-plank top
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Fratelli Proserpio Writing Table Teak Desk by, Italy, Mid-Century
By Fratelli Prosperio
Located in Vienna, AT
Teak rollup secretary desk by Fratelli Proserpio, Italy 1960's.
Modernist compact writing desk
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak, Hardwood
Unique French Modern Solid Rosewood Desk, Pierre Chapo, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Unique French Modern Solid Rosewood Desk, Pierre Chapo, 1950s.
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Egon Eiermann High Writing Desk Produced by Gustav Veith, 1968
By Egon Eiermann
Located in Köln, NRW
the art and design market!
The standing desk is a unique furniture design that, beyond its
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century German Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Shagreen Writing Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
sculptural writing desk as an ode to his iconic lighting collection. The tabletop is inlaid in cream shagreen
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Teak Executive Writing Desk Henning Jorgensen for Fredericia
By Fredericia
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Rare Danish Modern desk by Henning Jorgensen for Fredericia Mobelfabrik, 1960.Not confuse with
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak
H 28.75 in W 29.14 in D 59.85 in
Unique Multi-Tier Desk by Eben W. Haskell Studio
By Haskell Studio
Located in New York, NY
. This desk has 2 pencil drawers & one large file drawer. A fantastic California studio piece that was
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
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
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Unique Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
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.
How Much is a Unique Writing Desk?
Prices for a unique writing desk start at $600 and top out at $88,000 with the average selling for $6,775.
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Questions About Unique Writing Desk
- What is a writing desk?1 Answer1stDibs 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, 2021A 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, 2021A 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, 2023What 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, 2023In 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.
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