Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the venetian writing desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A venetian writing desk — often made from
wood,
walnut and
burl — can elevate any home. Find 26 options for an antique or vintage venetian writing desk now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a venetian writing desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A venetian writing desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in
Louis XV,
Rococo and
Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. A well-made venetian writing desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by
Porte Italia are consistently popular.
A venetian writing desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,500, while the lowest priced sells for $1,930 and the highest can go for as much as $24,800.
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.