Victorian writing table
$4,528
Victorian writing table
Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL
Beautiful antique Victorian mahogany writing desk. With three drawers on each side. In perfect
Antique 1850s English Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
$4,528
Victorian writing table
Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL
Beautiful antique Victorian mahogany writing desk. With three drawers on each side. In perfect
Mahogany
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
Mahogany
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
Mahogany
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
Mahogany
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
Mahogany
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
Leather, Mahogany
Embossed Leather, Mahogany, and Brass Victorian Writing Desk, England, c. 1830
Located in New York City, NY
Beautifully restored leather and mahogany writing desk with brass casters, made in England during
Brass
$2,187Sale Price / set|30% Off
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
Mahogany
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
Mahogany
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
Mahogany
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
Mahogany
$1,645Sale Price|30% Off
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
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Victorian quality rosewood inlaid writing desk
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian quality rosewood inlaid writing desk, having the original brass gallery, bevel
Mahogany
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
Brass
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
Mahogany, Leather
$2,100Sale Price|30% Off
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
Mahogany
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
Mahogany
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.
Brass
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
Mahogany, Satinwood
$6,406Sale Price|20% Off
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
Mahogany
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
Mahogany
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
Leather, Mahogany
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
Mahogany
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
Ormolu
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
Mahogany
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
Brass
$5,511Sale Price|20% Off
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
Marble
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
Brass
$1,421Sale Price|30% Off
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
Walnut
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
Other
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Freestanding Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian inlaid mahogany freestanding desk the superstructure having
Other
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
Mahogany
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Figured Mahogany Kneehole Architects Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual Antique Victorian quality figured mahogany kneehole architects desk having a quality
Other
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
Leather, Mahogany, Satinwood
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
Porcelain, Mahogany, Burl
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
Mahogany
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
Leather, Mahogany
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
Mahogany
$4,258Sale Price|20% Off
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
Leather, Mahogany
Victorian Flame Mahogany Davenport
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian Flame Mahogany Davenport Item Code: LC1258 An attractive mid-19th century Victorian flame
Mahogany
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
Brass
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
Mahogany
Small Mahogany Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
elegant mahogany pedestal desk from the 19th century from England Very beautiful pedestal desk
Mahogany
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
Leather, Wood, Mahogany
Antique 5ft 6" Victorian 6 Drawer Partners Writing Library TableDesk 19thCentury
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous antique Victorian partners library table is crafted from beautiful flame mahogany and
Mahogany
$3,960Sale Price|20% Off
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
Mahogany
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
Metal, Ormolu
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
Mahogany
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
Brass
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
Mahogany
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
Ormolu
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
Mahogany
$1,230Sale Price|30% Off
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
Mahogany
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
Brass
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
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
Leather, Mahogany
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
Ormolu, Bronze
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.