At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage writing desk chair for your home. Frequently made of
wood,
metal and
hardwood, every vintage writing desk chair was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage writing desk chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A vintage writing desk chair made by
Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with
Art Deco — is very popular.
Paul McCobb,
Planner Group and
Pierre Jeanneret each produced at least one beautiful vintage writing desk chair that is worth considering.
A vintage writing desk chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,500, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $75,000.
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.