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Victorian writing table
Victorian writing table

Victorian writing table

Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL

Beautiful antique Victorian mahogany writing desk. With three drawers on each side. In perfect

Category

Antique 1850s English Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Desk Writing Table Mahogany 1880
Victorian Desk Writing Table Mahogany 1880

Victorian Desk Writing Table Mahogany 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Victorian mahogany 2 drawer desk or writing table Circa 1880 Raised upon ring turned legs with

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Partners Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1860
Victorian Partners Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1860

Victorian Partners Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1860

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Victorian mahogany 18 drawer partners desk This desk stands upon a plinth base Circa 1860 The front

Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Pedestal Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1860
Victorian Pedestal Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1860

Victorian Pedestal Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1860

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Victorian mahogany twin pedestal desk. Circa 1860 This des has an arrangement of 9 mahogany lined

Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Writing Table Desk Period Antique Mahogany 1870
Victorian Writing Table Desk Period Antique Mahogany 1870

Victorian Writing Table Desk Period Antique Mahogany 1870

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Victorian mahogany 2 drawer writing table. Circa 1870 This writing table is raised upon turned and

Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Late Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Writing Desk by Maple & Co
Late Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Writing Desk by Maple & Co

Late Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Writing Desk by Maple & Co

By Maple & Co.

Located in Altrincham, GB

Late Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Writing Desk by Maple & Co, with upstand and tooled leather writing

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique English Victorian Mahogany Folding Military Campaign Writing Desks
Antique English Victorian Mahogany Folding Military Campaign Writing Desks

Antique English Victorian Mahogany Folding Military Campaign Writing Desks

Located in Dayton, OH

2 Civil War era British campaign writing desks. Made of mahogany featuring a folding form that

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Dickens Desk
Victorian Mahogany Dickens Desk

Victorian Mahogany Dickens Desk

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a Victorian mahogany dickens desk, having four drawers on each side of the top, locked

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Writing Table Desk 1860 Lyre Legs
Victorian Writing Table Desk 1860 Lyre Legs

Victorian Writing Table Desk 1860 Lyre Legs

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Victorian Mahogany Writing Table. Circa 1860 This Writing Table Features Lyre End Supports, a

Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Victorian Mahogany Writing Table Dressing Table
English Victorian Mahogany Writing Table Dressing Table

English Victorian Mahogany Writing Table Dressing Table

Located in High Peak, GB

J00 Elegant Victorian mahogany dressing table / side table, having shaped upstand to figured

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian William IV Mahogany Tooled Leather Writing Table Desk Console
Antique Victorian William IV Mahogany Tooled Leather Writing Table Desk Console

Antique Victorian William IV Mahogany Tooled Leather Writing Table Desk Console

Located in Dayton, OH

is used as a library table. writing desk, console it'll make a charming addition to any space

Category

Antique Early 19th Century William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique Victorian quality rosewood inlaid writing desk
Antique Victorian quality rosewood inlaid writing desk

Antique Victorian quality rosewood inlaid writing desk

Located in Ipswich, GB

Antique Victorian quality rosewood inlaid writing desk, having the original brass gallery, bevel

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Victorian Mahogany Desk circa 1880
Antique English Victorian Mahogany Desk circa 1880

Antique English Victorian Mahogany Desk circa 1880

Located in Berlin, DE

Antique English Victorian Mahogany Desk circa 1880 Solid mahogany wood, with numerous drawers and

Category

Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique 6ft Victorian Partners Writing Library Table Desk 19th Century
Antique 6ft Victorian Partners Writing Library Table Desk 19th Century

Antique 6ft Victorian Partners Writing Library Table Desk 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This gorgeous Victorian antique partners library table is crafted from beautiful flame mahogany and

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Antique Thomas Turner Manchester English Mahogany Writing Desk Library Table
Antique Thomas Turner Manchester English Mahogany Writing Desk Library Table

Antique Thomas Turner Manchester English Mahogany Writing Desk Library Table

By Thomas Turner

Located in Dayton, OH

An antique Thomas Turner English Victorian era writing desk. Made from solid mahogany with a tooled

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Kidney Shaped Writing Table by Maple & Co., 1890
Victorian Mahogany Kidney Shaped Writing Table by Maple & Co., 1890

Victorian Mahogany Kidney Shaped Writing Table by Maple & Co., 1890

By Maple & Co.

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A quite exceptional quality late 19th century mahogany kidney shaped writing table, having gilt

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Early Victorian Mahogany Writing Table With Cope & Collinson Casters
Early Victorian Mahogany Writing Table With Cope & Collinson Casters

Early Victorian Mahogany Writing Table With Cope & Collinson Casters

Located in Essex, MA

Typical form with rectangular top with inset brown leather over two drawers flanked by rounded paneled ends, raised on lotus carved turned tapered legs and casters.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Kidney Desk 19th Century
Antique Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Kidney Desk 19th Century

Antique Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Kidney Desk 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a delightful antique Victorian flame mahogany kidney shaped kneehole desk, Circa 1880 in

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Victorian Mahogany Writing Table by Johnstone & Jeanes, London, 1800s Signed
Victorian Mahogany Writing Table by Johnstone & Jeanes, London, 1800s Signed

Victorian Mahogany Writing Table by Johnstone & Jeanes, London, 1800s Signed

By Johnstone, Jeanes & Co.

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Elegant Victorian Single Drawer Mahogany Small Writing Table by Renowned London Furniture Makers

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Victorian Carved Mahogany Desk
19th Century Victorian Carved Mahogany Desk

19th Century Victorian Carved Mahogany Desk

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Selling is a top quality, unusual mid-Victorian copy of a Chippendale carved desk. The top drawer

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Victorian English Partner Desk Column Shaped Legs Writing Table
19th Century Victorian English Partner Desk Column Shaped Legs Writing Table

19th Century Victorian English Partner Desk Column Shaped Legs Writing Table

Located in Berlin, DE

19th century Victorian English partner desk column shaped legs writing table Column shaped table

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century

Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique late Victorian flame mahogany partners pedestal desk, circa 1880 in

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Victorian Marquetry Writing Desk by Donald Ross
Antique English Victorian Marquetry Writing Desk by Donald Ross

Antique English Victorian Marquetry Writing Desk by Donald Ross

By Donald Ross, Edwards & Roberts

Located in London, GB

Antique English Victorian marquetry writing desk by Donald Ross English, c. 1890 Measures: Height

Category

Antique 1890s English Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Victorian Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk by Wolfe & Hollander
Victorian Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk by Wolfe & Hollander

Victorian Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk by Wolfe & Hollander

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Features: Edwardian mahogany kidney shaped pedestal desk Green leather inset writing surface Twin pedestal

Category

Early 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Victorian Flame Mahogany Davenport Desk, Attributed to Gillows
19th Century Victorian Flame Mahogany Davenport Desk, Attributed to Gillows

19th Century Victorian Flame Mahogany Davenport Desk, Attributed to Gillows

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Solebury, PA

A stunning 19th-century davenport desk crafted in flame mahogany exudes elegance and functionality

Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Lady's Writing Desk, French, Marble, Roll Top Bureaux, Victorian, C.1850
Antique Lady's Writing Desk, French, Marble, Roll Top Bureaux, Victorian, C.1850

Antique Lady's Writing Desk, French, Marble, Roll Top Bureaux, Victorian, C.1850

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique lady's writing desk. A French, mahogany and marble roll top bureaux, dating to

Category

Antique 1850s French Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Antique Victorian 6ft Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Antique Victorian 6ft Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century

Antique Victorian 6ft Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful, large antique Victorian flame mahogany pedestal partners desk, circa 1870 in

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Inlaid Satin Walnut Twin Pedestal Desk Writing Table
Antique Victorian Inlaid Satin Walnut Twin Pedestal Desk Writing Table

Antique Victorian Inlaid Satin Walnut Twin Pedestal Desk Writing Table

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique quality Victorian mahogany twin pedestal desk writing table C1890. This is a lovely

Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Free Standing Kneehole Desk
Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Free Standing Kneehole Desk

Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Free Standing Kneehole Desk

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Victorian quality mahogany free standing kneehole desk having an original brown leather

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Other

Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Freestanding Desk
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Freestanding Desk

Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Freestanding Desk

Located in Suffolk, GB

Outstanding quality antique Victorian inlaid mahogany freestanding desk the superstructure having

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Other

Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century

Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique Victorian flame mahogany and satinwood crossbanded pedestal partners

Category

Antique 1860s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Architects Desk Edwards & Roberts 19th Century
Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Architects Desk Edwards & Roberts 19th Century

Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Architects Desk Edwards & Roberts 19th Century

By Edwards & Roberts

Located in London, GB

This is a superb antique Victorian mahogany satinwood and Goncalo Alves marquetry inlaid and satin

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Satinwood

Grand Rapids Chair Co. Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Spinet Desk, Circa 1900
Grand Rapids Chair Co. Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Spinet Desk, Circa 1900

Grand Rapids Chair Co. Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Spinet Desk, Circa 1900

By Grand Rapids Furniture Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Victorian spinet desk By Grand Rapids Chair Co. USA, Circa 1900 Carved

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Porcelain, Mahogany, Burl

19th Century antique mahogany partners writing table
19th Century antique mahogany partners writing table

19th Century antique mahogany partners writing table

Located in Martlesham, GB

A lovely quality mid 19th Century antique mahogany partners writing desk / table, the moulded edge

Category

Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Mahogany Child's Desk
English Mahogany Child's Desk

English Mahogany Child's Desk

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Small 19th century English mahogany child's desk with leather inserted top. 1880. Opening under

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

19th Century mahogany two drawer writing table
19th Century mahogany two drawer writing table

19th Century mahogany two drawer writing table

Located in Martlesham, GB

19th Century mahogany two drawer writing table, the moulded edge top having a black leather writing

Category

Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

20th Century Classic English partner desk, solid wood with mahogany, Victorian.
20th Century Classic English partner desk, solid wood with mahogany, Victorian.

20th Century Classic English partner desk, solid wood with mahogany, Victorian.

Located in Berlin, DE

A classic English partner desk, solid wood with Victorian mahogany. Solid wood body with 4 drawer

Category

20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Victorian Flame Mahogany Davenport
Victorian Flame Mahogany Davenport

Victorian Flame Mahogany Davenport

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Victorian Flame Mahogany Davenport Item Code: LC1258 An attractive mid-19th century Victorian flame

Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th century early Victorian leather top writing table
19th century early Victorian leather top writing table

19th century early Victorian leather top writing table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century early victorian leather top writing table circa 1840. Fine quality mahogany and

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

American Victorian Herts Brothers Slant Front Desk
American Victorian Herts Brothers Slant Front Desk

American Victorian Herts Brothers Slant Front Desk

By The Herts Brothers

Located in Queens, NY

American Victorian mahogany slant front desk with gallery and turned legs and spindle design

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Small Mahogany Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Small Mahogany Pedestal Desk 19th Century

Small Mahogany Pedestal Desk 19th Century

Located in Brussels, Brussels

elegant mahogany pedestal desk from the 19th century from England Very beautiful pedestal desk

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Leather Top Partners Desk
Antique Victorian Leather Top Partners Desk

Antique Victorian Leather Top Partners Desk

Located in London, GB

A magnificent antique Victorian leather top partners desk. This dates from around the 1840-1860

Category

Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood, Mahogany

Colonial Mahogany Handmade Writing Table Cum Console On Porcelain Castors
Colonial Mahogany Handmade Writing Table Cum Console On Porcelain Castors

Colonial Mahogany Handmade Writing Table Cum Console On Porcelain Castors

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Simplicity of form and elegance shines through this beautiful Victorian writing desk; hand-crafted

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Mahogany and Gold Accented Roll Top Desk
English Mahogany and Gold Accented Roll Top Desk

English Mahogany and Gold Accented Roll Top Desk

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian style mahogany roll top desk that opens to reveal drawers, letter holders, and a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Ormolu

Victorian Sheraton Revival Marquetry Inlaid Carlton House Desk
Victorian Sheraton Revival Marquetry Inlaid Carlton House Desk

Victorian Sheraton Revival Marquetry Inlaid Carlton House Desk

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Carlton House Desk Item Code: S27-790A A fine Edwardian inlaid mahogany

Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century American Mahogany Serpentine Slant Front Secretary Desk
19th Century American Mahogany Serpentine Slant Front Secretary Desk

19th Century American Mahogany Serpentine Slant Front Secretary Desk

Located in Germantown, MD

A late 19th Century American mahogany serpentine slant front secretary bureau desk. Nice quality

Category

Antique 1880s American Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

American Victorian Aesthetic Movement Roll Top Desk
American Victorian Aesthetic Movement Roll Top Desk

American Victorian Aesthetic Movement Roll Top Desk

By Herter Brothers

Located in Queens, NY

American Victorian Aesthetic Movement ebonized roll top lady's desk with gallery top upper section

Category

Antique 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Gilt-Bronze Bureau Plat with Leather & Mahogany, Circa 1860
Victorian Gilt-Bronze Bureau Plat with Leather & Mahogany, Circa 1860

Victorian Gilt-Bronze Bureau Plat with Leather & Mahogany, Circa 1860

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A Palatial Victorian Gilt-Bronze Mounted Bureau Plat. This palatial bureau plat is of grand

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Stunning 19th Century Mahogany Partners Desk Stamped by Holland & Sons
Stunning 19th Century Mahogany Partners Desk Stamped by Holland & Sons

Stunning 19th Century Mahogany Partners Desk Stamped by Holland & Sons

By Holland & Sons

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

A stunning 19th-century mahogany partners desk by Holland & Sons. Nine drawers on one side and

Category

Antique 19th Century British Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Twin Pedestal Partner's Desk of Antique Quality from the 1920s
Mahogany Twin Pedestal Partner's Desk of Antique Quality from the 1920s

Mahogany Twin Pedestal Partner's Desk of Antique Quality from the 1920s

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique mahogany twin-pedestal partner's desk of exceptional quality. The desk boasts fantastic

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique T. Wallis And Co. London Mahogany Roll Top Desk
Antique T. Wallis And Co. London Mahogany Roll Top Desk

Antique T. Wallis And Co. London Mahogany Roll Top Desk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A handsome and very well made Roll Top desk with dove-tail drawer construction, traditional British

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

A  Fine 19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Desk
A  Fine 19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Desk

A Fine 19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Desk

Located in London, by appointment only

A very fine and good looking pedestal desk, the leather top with brass bound edges, above a bank of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Antique English Leather Top Desk
Antique English Leather Top Desk

Antique English Leather Top Desk

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Handsome 19th century English desk handcrafted in mahogany with the original tooled leather top on

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

19th Century Marquetry Writing Table in the manner of Holland & Sons
19th Century Marquetry Writing Table in the manner of Holland & Sons

19th Century Marquetry Writing Table in the manner of Holland & Sons

Located in London, GB

A good writing table in the Manner of Holland & Sons Constructed in mahogany, with specimen wood

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

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Victorian Mahogany Writing Desks For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of victorian mahogany writing desks available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct victorian mahogany writing desks — often made from wood, mahogany and animal skin — can elevate any home. Victorian mahogany writing desks have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian mahogany writing desks made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — are very popular at 1stDibs. Maple & Co., Gillows of Lancaster & London and Bevan Funnell Ltd. each produced beautiful victorian mahogany writing desks that are worth considering.

How Much are Victorian Mahogany Writing Desks?

Prices for victorian mahogany writing desks start at $453 and top out at $68,500 with the average selling for $2,797.

Finding the Right Desks-writing-tables for You

Choosing the perfect writing desk or writing table is a profoundly personal journey, one that people have been embarking upon for centuries.

Queen Atossa of Persia, from her writing table circa 500 B.C., is said to have been the originator of the art of handwritten letters. Hers was reportedly the first in a long and colorful history of penned correspondence that grew in popularity alongside literacy. The demand for suitable writing desks, which would serve the composer of the letters as well as ensure the comfort of the recipient naturally followed, and the design of these necessary furnishings has evolved throughout history.

Once people began to seek freedom from the outwardly ornate styles of the walnut and rosewood writing desks and drafting tables introduced in the name of Queen Victoria and King Louis XV, radical shifts occurred, such as those that materialized during the Art Nouveau period, when designers longed to produce furniture inspired by the natural world’s beauty. A prime example is the work of the famous late-19th-century Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí — his rolltop desk featured deep side drawers and was adorned with carved motifs that paid tribute to nature. Gaudí regularly combined structural precision with decorative elements, creating beautiful pieces of furniture in wood and metal.

Soon afterward, preferences for sleek, geometric, stylized forms in furniture that saw an emphasis on natural wood grains and traditional craftsmanship took hold. Today, Art Deco desks are still favored by designers who seek to infuse interiors with an air of luxury. One of the most prominent figures of the Art Deco movement was French decorator and furniture designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. With his use of neoclassical motifs as well as expensive and exotic materials such as imported dark woods and inlays of precious metals for his writing desks, Ruhlmann came to symbolize good taste and modernity.

The rise in appreciation for Scandinavian modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary writing desks. It employs the “no fuss” or “less is more” approach to creating a tasteful, sophisticated space. Sweden’s master cabinetmaker Bruno Mathsson created gallery-worthy designs that are as functional as they are beautiful. Finnish architect Alvar Aalto never viewed himself as an artist, but, like Mathsson, his furniture designs reflected a fondness for organic materials and a humanistic approach. Danish designers such as Hans Wegner introduced elegant shapes and lines to mid-century desks and writing tables, often working in oak and solid teak.

From vintage desks to contemporary styles, 1stDibs offers a broad spectrum of choices for conducting all personal and business writing and reading activities.

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