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McGuire Whitewash Oak Writing Desk and Chair
By McGuire, John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful 1970’s McGuire writing desk and chair design by Elinor McGuire.
The desk is solid
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Writing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
1960s Rattan and Iron Writing Table Desk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Lightly used, with very light scratches, or minor cosmetic wear, but has no structural issues. Most antique and vintage items fit this condition.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Davis-Birely Table Co Writing Desk
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a vintage quarter sawn oak writing desk by Davis-Birely Table Co. It has a single drawer
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1940s American Vintage Writing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Adjustable Oak Writing Table or Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adjustable oak writing table/desk. Pictured: 40 in. tall (with desk surface at 34 in.) x 28 in
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20th Century American Vintage Writing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bog Wood
Adjustable Oak Writing Table or Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adjustable oak writing table/desk. Pictured: 40 in. tall (with desk surface at 34 in.) x 28 in
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20th Century American Vintage Writing Desks and Writing Tables
Italian Antique Rustic Table Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very charming and elegant Italian table or desk writing table with stylish carved legs, wood and
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20th Century Italian Rustic Vintage Writing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Military Campaign Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique military campaign desk / writing table. This was made in England, it dates from
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1930s British Campaign Vintage Writing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Rustic Neogothic Desk ~ Writing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Rustic Neogothic desk ~ writing table is a sturdy, timeless design made for daily use and
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Rustic Vintage Writing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Victorian Desk Kidney Form Writing Table
Located in Potters Bar, GB
walnut Victorian style kidney desk
Swivel chair is not included - but is available so please email us if
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1980s Victorian Vintage Writing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Studio Craft Writing Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
A nicely crafted studio desk with pencil drawer. Signed by the artist.
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1970s Vintage Writing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian Antique Walnut Marquetry Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian antique desk writing table with great veneer wood marquetry decorations
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Elinor McGuire Model 226c Writing Desk
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Highland, IN
-form pulls, the desk is expertly constructed and perfectly scaled. The top is hard wearing micarta with
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Writing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Danish Teak Writing Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish made mid-century modern desk in teak wood grain. Four drawers and finished back.
Please
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Writing Table
By Jules Wabbes
Located in New York, NY
Rectangular rosewood top with a stainless steel base. Literature: Jules Wabbes Furniture's designer, A+ Edition, Bozar Books, illustrated on page 39.
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1950s Belgian Vintage Writing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Thomasville "Tamerlane" Writing Desk
By Thomasville
Located in Dallas, TX
An exceptionally made and extremely rare Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie desk from the "Tamerlane
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Child Rosewood Writing Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This compact desk is functional and stylish, with a minimal design and three drawers for
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Period Georgian Partners Desk Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Potters Bar, GB
desk having 3 working drawers and 2 cupboards.
The top of the desk features a green leather writing
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1980s Georgian Vintage Writing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique French Leather Top Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique French leather top desk / writing table, dating from around the 1930’s.
The
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1930s French Empire Vintage Writing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Table, Desk, Writing, Dressing, Vanity, Teak, Vintage
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A large vintage teak table desk, writing table, dressing table or side table. Measures: 6 feet 2
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1950s British Vintage Writing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
1970s Writing Desk, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item was carefully refurbished
- sturdy and stable
- mahogany veneer
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Chinese Qing Style Elm Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive Chinese export writing table or desk made in the Qing style. Constructed from elm with
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Writing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Italian Bamboo Rattan Writing Table or Desk
By Dal Vera
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
during the 1980s.
This writing table is unique because of the materials used, bamboo and rattan, and
Category
1980s Italian Campaign Vintage Writing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
English Edwardian Solid Oak Desk / Writing Table
Located in Leicester, GB
English Edwardian oak desk, handsomely made by ‘Mills & Mills Ltd' Coventry. Classic English solid
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1930s British Edwardian Vintage Writing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
20th Century Swedish Writing Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 20th-century Swedish writing desk exudes the timeless simplicity and elegance of Scandinavian
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20th Century Swedish Vintage Writing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine, Paint
Art deco walnut writing desk
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art deco walnut writing desk. Professionally stained and repolished.
Category
1930s Slovak Art Deco Vintage Writing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Napoleon II Partners Desk French Writing Table
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous French partners desk in the Napoleon II manner
Hand crafted from kingwood with original
Category
1980s Vintage Writing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Kingwood
Large French Boulle Inlay Partners Desk Writing Table Desks
Located in Potters Bar, GB
condition ready for home use right away.
The desk has a red leather top to the main writing surface. Some
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1980s French Provincial Vintage Writing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Teak Writing Desk
Located in West Hollywood, CA
An elegant Art Deco teak writing desk of fine quality, with a solid teak top. The desk displays a
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20th Century Indian Art Deco Vintage Writing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Cushman Colonial Creations Writing Desk
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Rare diminutive writing desk by the H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company circa 1930's. The desk
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Vintage Writing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Italian Walnut Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage Italian walnut writing desk, dating from the 1960’s.
This is of superb quality
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Elegant French Style Writing Desk
Located in Riverdale, NY
Elegant French style writing desk with Louis XV lines in blond wood with silver leaf-painted table
Category
1950s American Louis XV Vintage Writing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Writing Desk by Henry Kjærnulf
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Striking writing desk in oak with drawers. By Henry Kjærnulf.
Refreshing design with bold
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Writing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Italian Antique Solid Walnut Rustic Table Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very charming and elegant Italian antique dining table or desk writing table in solid walnut wood
Category
20th Century Italian Rustic Vintage Writing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian Antique Solid Walnut Rustic Table Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very charming and elegant Italian antique dining table or desk writing table in solid walnut wood
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20th Century Italian Rustic Vintage Writing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Gianfranco Frattini Rosewood Writing Desk
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in Washington, DC
A beautiful Midcentury rosewood writing desk by an Italian design icon, Gianfranco Frattini for
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Design Midcentury Writing Table / Desk, Germany, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Germany
- around 1960s
- good original condition, stable, refreshed
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
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
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Swedish Writing Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Original painted Swedish 3 drawer writing table. Nicely decorated with fluted legs and swag carving
Category
20th Century Swedish Gustavian Vintage Writing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Antique Georgian Style Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and beautifully designed antique Georgian style leather top writing table / desk. This was
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1950s British Georgian Vintage Writing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
French Walnut Secretary Slant Front Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant desk, writing table, with slant drop front, with the beautiful carved decors in
Category
Mid-20th Century French Belle Époque Vintage Writing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Large Executive Three-Drawer Desk or Writing Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice architectural Mid-Century Modern design desk or writing table.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desks and Writing Tables
Vienna Secessionist Bronzed Metal Writing Table or Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic bronzed metal petite writing table or desk made in the Vienna Secessionist period of
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20th Century European Vienna Secession Vintage Writing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Danish Teak and Oak Wood Writing Desk
Located in Madrid, ES
Desk in veneered teak and solid oak. Four drawers on the left side, lockable drawer in the middle
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Writing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Guillerme et Chambron, Desk Table, Oak Writing Desk, Height Adjustable
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, desk table, oak writing desk, height adjustable. "Edition Votre Maison"
This
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Bamboo, Wood and Rattan Writing Table Desk with Drawers, Italy 1970s
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern bamboo and wicker desk with three drawers, a large one
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Vintage Writing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
H 31.5 in W 35.44 in D 18.9 in
Vintage Elm Wood Console or Writing Table Desk
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage elm wood table that doubles as a desk. Crafted from authentic elm wood, this versatile
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20th Century Vintage Writing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Elm
Lacquered Neoclassical Style Desk or Library Writing Table
By John Hall
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Bespoke library table or desk crafted in the neoclassical taste by John Hall Designs, Los Angeles
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Vintage Writing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Beech
1940s Italian Writing Desk in Ash and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, ash, brass, Italy, 1940s
Made in Italy, this writing desk is a testament to the
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
English Decorative Chinoiserie Bureau Writing Desk
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1900
English Decorative Chinoiserie Bureau Writing Desk
- Bonheur Du Jour. Great colour and
Category
20th Century Vintage Writing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
French Writing Desk in Solid Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, pine, France, 1960s
This writing desk of French origin has a splendid construction
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Vintage Writing Desk Italian Production, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Writing Desk with drawers. Wooden frame and chromed metal supports.
Italian production
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1960s Italian Regency Vintage Writing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
English Regency Desk with Foldable Desk / Writing Table 20th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Extraordinary English regency desk with hinged sides and red leather top. 5 drawers in the front
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Vintage Writing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 31.11 in W 55.91 in D 30.32 in
Writing desk in teak, Denmark 1960
Located in Torino, IT
Writing desk in teak, Denmark 1960
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Vintage Brass and White Lacquered Campaign Style Writing Table/Desk
By Sligh Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Classic Campaign style desk manufactured by Sligh of Holland/Grand Rapids, Michigan. Consist of
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1950s American Campaign Vintage Writing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Coastal Mirrored Rattan Writing Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
Bring coastal elegance to your workspace with this vintage mirrored rattan writing desk. Featuring
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Vintage Writing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rattan, Mirror
Bamboo Writing Desk with Drawers, 1980s
Located in Roma, RM
BAMBOO WRITING DESK WITH DRAWERS 1980
Product details
Dimensions: 90L x 80H x 61D cm.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Writing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo
Jacques Adnet Oak Tripod Writing Desk
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Long Island City, NY
Oak tripod writing desk by French modernist architect Jacques Adnet c. 1950's. This desk features a
Category
1950s French Vintage Writing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Italian Antique Walnut Rustic Small Console Table Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very charming and elegant Italian small antique console table or desk writing table with stylish
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20th Century Italian Rustic Vintage Writing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian Antique Walnut Rustic Small Console Table Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very charming and elegant Italian small antique console table or desk writing table with stylish
Category
20th Century Italian Rustic Vintage Writing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 30.32 in W 24.41 in D 16.54 in
Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Writing Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
A charming vintage coastal writing desk crafted from woven rattan, offering a relaxed, beachy feel
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Writing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rattan
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Vintage Writing Desks And Writing Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage writing desks and writing tables available for sale. Each of these unique vintage writing desks and writing tables was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. There are all kinds of vintage writing desks and writing tables available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Industrial vintage writing desks and writing tables are consistently popular styles. Many vintage writing desks and writing tables are appealing in their simplicity, but Kai Kristiansen, Sligh Furniture and Svend Åge Madsen produced popular vintage writing desks and writing tables that are worth a look.
How Much are Vintage Writing Desks And Writing Tables?
Vintage writing desks and writing tables can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,434, while the lowest priced sells for $60 and the highest can go for as much as $30,065.
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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