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Writing book
By Pierre Alechinsky
Located in Paris, FR
Silksreen, 1980 Handsigned by the artist in pencil Edition : 99 50.00 cm. x 65.00 cm. 19.69 in. x 25.59 in. (paper) 17.00 cm. x 20.00 cm. 6.69 in. x 7.87 in. (image) Dedicated "La...
Category

1980s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Silk

Writing book
Writing book

Pierre Alechinsky
Writing book , 1980

H 19.69 in W 25.6 in
Regency Period Metamorphic Writing /Book Table
Located in Hudson, NY
book table and is adjustable to many heights and angles. The table retains its original finish but has
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Regency Period Metamorphic Writing /Book Table
Regency Period Metamorphic Writing /Book Table

Regency Period Metamorphic Writing /Book Table

H 27.75 in W 26.5 in D 17.75 in
Classic by Carpanelli Book Writing Desk
By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
Its lines and volumes remind ones of a book. The solid wood structure is enriched by different kind
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Classic by Carpanelli Book Writing Desk
Classic by Carpanelli Book Writing Desk

Classic by Carpanelli Book Writing Desk

H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 63 in
Winner Book Motif Leather Wrapped Maitland Smith Writing Desk
By Maitland Smith
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome Maitland Smith leather wrapped writing desk having trompe l'oeil book decoration with two
Category

Vintage 1980s Philippine Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Winner Book Motif Leather Wrapped Maitland Smith Writing Desk
Winner Book Motif Leather Wrapped Maitland Smith Writing Desk

Winner Book Motif Leather Wrapped Maitland Smith Writing Desk

H 29 in W 36 in D 26 in
18th Century Walnut Writing Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Queen Anne era Walnut writing table, with bordered edge and book matched burl walnut veneer with
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Unknown Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Walnut Writing Table
18th Century Walnut Writing Table

18th Century Walnut Writing Table

H 27.75 in W 16 in D 32.5 in
Rare Antique circa 1860 Library Writing Table Desk with Twin Writing Slopes
Located in GB
built in twin writing slopes This is a very rare piece, I’ve not seen another, it can be used as a
Category

Antique 1860s English High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Rare Antique circa 1860 Library Writing Table Desk with Twin Writing Slopes
Rare Antique circa 1860 Library Writing Table Desk with Twin Writing Slopes

Rare Antique circa 1860 Library Writing Table Desk with Twin Writing Slopes

H 31.11 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
Danish Modern Oak Writing Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
essentials. Open book cubby on the back side. Finished on both sides, if placed in the center of a room, it
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Danish Modern Oak Writing Desk
Danish Modern Oak Writing Desk

Danish Modern Oak Writing Desk

H 30 in W 59 in D 30 in
Régence Style Marquetry Writing Desk
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A magnificent and very rare Régence style marquetry inlaid grand bureau plat or writing desk
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Régence Style Marquetry Writing Desk
Régence Style Marquetry Writing Desk

Régence Style Marquetry Writing Desk

H 37.41 in W 87.8 in D 43.31 in
Regency Mahogany writing table with Rachet top
By King & Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
Regency Mahogany writing table with Rachet top Mahogany top with removeable book rest, Top lifts
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany writing table with Rachet top
Regency Mahogany writing table with Rachet top

Regency Mahogany writing table with Rachet top

H 27.56 in W 19.3 in D 16.54 in
Peek-a-Book desk in SC66 India
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Roberto Lazzeroni, the Peek-a-Book desk embodies all of the typical elegance and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather

Peek-a-Book desk in SC66 India
Peek-a-Book desk in SC66 India

Peek-a-Book desk in SC66 India

H 29 in W 36 in D 72 in
19th Century Adjustable Writing Table, or Easel
Located in Winter Park, FL
tilted flat or angled and has a small latched ledge to hold a book or dinner tray. The top may be
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Adjustable Writing Table, or Easel
19th Century Adjustable Writing Table, or Easel

19th Century Adjustable Writing Table, or Easel

H 39 in W 35 in D 16 in
"Universal" Table from Thomas Sheraton's Design Book
Located in Stamford, CT
A "universal" table documented in the Thomas Sheraton's Design book. This mahogany table has two
Category

Antique 19th Century English American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

"Universal" Table from Thomas Sheraton's Design Book
"Universal" Table from Thomas Sheraton's Design Book

"Universal" Table from Thomas Sheraton's Design Book

H 29.5 in W 44.75 in D 35.75 in
19th Century French Bonheur Du Jour Writing Desk
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A pretty French Louis XV style writing desk or ‘bonheur du jour’, the serpentine case veneered in
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Kingwood

19th Century French Bonheur Du Jour Writing Desk
19th Century French Bonheur Du Jour Writing Desk

19th Century French Bonheur Du Jour Writing Desk

H 46 in W 40 in D 23 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak & Oak Writing Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak & oak Danish desk, circa 1950's. Oak frame contrasts beautifully with the book matched teak
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak & Oak Writing Desk
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak & Oak Writing Desk

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak & Oak Writing Desk

H 29 in W 61 in D 29.5 in
19th C Regency English Mahogany Adjustable Reading Writing Table
Located in Savannah, GA
reading/writing table featuring an adjustable top over a substantial base support. Retains the original
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th C Regency English Mahogany Adjustable Reading Writing Table
19th C Regency English Mahogany Adjustable Reading Writing Table

19th C Regency English Mahogany Adjustable Reading Writing Table

H 27.25 in W 31.5 in D 19 in
Antique French Writing Table Transition Style Louis XV – Louis XVI
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
French Antique Writing Table / Bonheur du Jour Transition Style Louis XV – Louis XVI This
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Antique French Writing Table Transition Style Louis XV – Louis XVI
Antique French Writing Table Transition Style Louis XV – Louis XVI

Antique French Writing Table Transition Style Louis XV – Louis XVI

H 38.59 in W 29.93 in D 19.69 in
A Biedermeier Antique Writing Cylinder Bureau/Desk with Drawers c1880
Located in Oak Park, MI
angle to read a book from. Charming engraved scenes of village life on some of the drawer fronts. Key
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

A Biedermeier Antique Writing Cylinder Bureau/Desk with Drawers c1880
A Biedermeier Antique Writing Cylinder Bureau/Desk with Drawers c1880

A Biedermeier Antique Writing Cylinder Bureau/Desk with Drawers c1880

H 27.5 in W 39 in D 24 in
Striking Goncalo Alves 'Albuera Wood' Writing Table Attributed to Gillows
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A striking Goncalo Alves (Albuera wood) writing table attributed to Gillows and Bullock, the
Category

Antique 1820s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Striking Goncalo Alves 'Albuera Wood' Writing Table Attributed to Gillows
Striking Goncalo Alves 'Albuera Wood' Writing Table Attributed to Gillows

Striking Goncalo Alves 'Albuera Wood' Writing Table Attributed to Gillows

H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
English George III Chippendale-Style Mahogany Library Table Adjustable Book Stan
Located in Dallas, TX
adjustable writing slope / book stand, mahogany with leather work surface, gilt embossed border, some
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Antique 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

English George III Chippendale-Style Mahogany Library Table Adjustable Book Stan
English George III Chippendale-Style Mahogany Library Table Adjustable Book Stan

English George III Chippendale-Style Mahogany Library Table Adjustable Book Stan

H 30.75 in W 47.5 in D 34.5 in
Baker Furniture Regency Rosewood Drop Leaf Writing Desk or Console, Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Regency or Georgian style drop leaf writing desk, console, or sofa table By Baker
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Late 20th Century American Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ebony, Rosewood, Satinwood

Baker Furniture Regency Rosewood Drop Leaf Writing Desk or Console, Refinished
Baker Furniture Regency Rosewood Drop Leaf Writing Desk or Console, Refinished

Baker Furniture Regency Rosewood Drop Leaf Writing Desk or Console, Refinished

H 29.25 in W 36 in D 27 in
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Writing Desk, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style writing desk By Baker Furniture USA, Circa
Category

Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Writing Desk, Newly Refinished
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Writing Desk, Newly Refinished

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Writing Desk, Newly Refinished

H 30.5 in W 42 in D 22.25 in
French Louis XV Style Diminutive Kingwood Writing Table by J. Lapie
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Christies label- London, 1994. A finely made French 18th c. writing table with ormolu mounts and
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Louis XV Style Diminutive Kingwood Writing Table by J. Lapie
French Louis XV Style Diminutive Kingwood Writing Table by J. Lapie

French Louis XV Style Diminutive Kingwood Writing Table by J. Lapie

H 30.25 in W 16 in D 12.5 in
English Regency Period Satinwood Kidney Shaped Writing Table with Leather Inlay
Located in Wells, ME
English Regency period satinwood kidney shaped writing table with pedestal ends and saber legs
Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Satinwood

English Regency Period Satinwood Kidney Shaped Writing Table with Leather Inlay
English Regency Period Satinwood Kidney Shaped Writing Table with Leather Inlay

English Regency Period Satinwood Kidney Shaped Writing Table with Leather Inlay

H 28 in W 40.75 in D 21 in
English Regency Brass Mounted Exotic Woods Writing Table, Gillows, circa 1820
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Kinderhook, NY
' writing tables were featured in the 'Gillows Estimate Sketch Book' of 1818, and a table of similar end
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

English Regency Brass Mounted Exotic Woods Writing Table, Gillows, circa 1820
English Regency Brass Mounted Exotic Woods Writing Table, Gillows, circa 1820

English Regency Brass Mounted Exotic Woods Writing Table, Gillows, circa 1820

H 29 in W 38 in D 24.25 in
Magnificent Grand Bureau / Writing Desk Louis XV, After Francois Linke, Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
Magnificent grand bureau/writing desk Louis XV, After Francois Linke The desk has an estimated
Category

Late 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Magnificent Grand Bureau / Writing Desk Louis XV, After Francois Linke, Paris
Magnificent Grand Bureau / Writing Desk Louis XV, After Francois Linke, Paris

Magnificent Grand Bureau / Writing Desk Louis XV, After Francois Linke, Paris

H 66.93 in W 78.35 in D 45.67 in
Antique Bonheur Du Jour, French, Walnut, Ladies Writing Desk, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Superb marquetry enhances the writing surface, with book matched centrepiece Shaped front apron hosts a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Bonheur Du Jour, French, Walnut, Ladies Writing Desk, Victorian, C.1900
Antique Bonheur Du Jour, French, Walnut, Ladies Writing Desk, Victorian, C.1900

Antique Bonheur Du Jour, French, Walnut, Ladies Writing Desk, Victorian, C.1900

H 37.01 in W 33.27 in D 22.45 in
Vintage Burl Walnut Ladies Writing Desk, Slant Front Desk, Scotland 1920, H838
Located in Vancouver, BC
Vintage burl walnut ladies writing desk, slant front desk, Scotland 1920, H838 Scotland 1920s
Category

20th Century Scottish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Burl Walnut Ladies Writing Desk, Slant Front Desk, Scotland 1920, H838
Vintage Burl Walnut Ladies Writing Desk, Slant Front Desk, Scotland 1920, H838

Vintage Burl Walnut Ladies Writing Desk, Slant Front Desk, Scotland 1920, H838

H 40 in W 31 in D 18 in
Important Regency Mahogany Partners Writing Table in the Manner of George Smith
By Charles Norman, George Smith
Located in Benington, Herts
A highly Important, Early Regency period mahogany, ebonised and parcel-gilt partners writing table
Category

Antique 1810s British Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Giltwood

Important Regency Mahogany Partners Writing Table in the Manner of George Smith
Important Regency Mahogany Partners Writing Table in the Manner of George Smith

Important Regency Mahogany Partners Writing Table in the Manner of George Smith

H 29.14 in W 64.57 in D 34.26 in
Contemporary Orange Desk/Book Shelf by Guillermo Santomá Contemporary Design
By Guillermo Santomà
Located in Barcelona, ES
Desk or bookshelf Manufactured by Guillermo Santomá Edition Side Gallery Barcelona, 2018 Aluminium, spray painting, wheels, methacrylate.
Category

2010s Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary Orange Desk/Book Shelf by Guillermo Santomá Contemporary Design
Contemporary Orange Desk/Book Shelf by Guillermo Santomá Contemporary Design

Contemporary Orange Desk/Book Shelf by Guillermo Santomá Contemporary Design

H 78.75 in W 49.22 in D 98.43 in
Modernist Italien writing desk with drawers and light blue Formica table top.
Located in Wolfurt, AT
room as it has book shelves at the back.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Formica, Wood

Modernist Italien writing desk with drawers and light blue Formica table top.
Modernist Italien writing desk with drawers and light blue Formica table top.

Modernist Italien writing desk with drawers and light blue Formica table top.

H 30.71 in W 68.9 in D 35.44 in
ANTIQUE CIRCA 1840 POLLARD OAK BROWN LEATHER TOP WRiTING LIBRARY TABLE DESK
By Holland & Sons
Located in GB
original Circa 1840 Pollard Oak Library writing table or desk with Chestnut Brown leather writing surface
Category

Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1840 POLLARD OAK BROWN LEATHER TOP WRiTING LIBRARY TABLE DESK
ANTIQUE CIRCA 1840 POLLARD OAK BROWN LEATHER TOP WRiTING LIBRARY TABLE DESK

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1840 POLLARD OAK BROWN LEATHER TOP WRiTING LIBRARY TABLE DESK

H 29.73 in W 47.64 in D 31.11 in
19th Century Late William IV Rosewood and Gilded Library or Writing Table
Located in Hudson, NY
. The top shows this wood to a degree as the choice veneers are book-matched making the top a play of
Category

Antique 19th Century British William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Late William IV Rosewood and Gilded Library or Writing Table
19th Century Late William IV Rosewood and Gilded Library or Writing Table

19th Century Late William IV Rosewood and Gilded Library or Writing Table

H 30 in W 56.5 in D 25.5 in
Regency Mahogany Library Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
the top as writing surfaces or be used as book supports for reading. Underneath the top there are
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Library Table
Regency Mahogany Library Table

Regency Mahogany Library Table

H 27.25 in W 30 in D 30 in
A Dutch Bombe Bureau Desk
Located in Edenbridge, GB
a waterfall of drawers pull out book fronted drawers and hidden compartments with a faux marble
Category

Antique 1880s Dutch Country Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

A Dutch Bombe Bureau Desk
A Dutch Bombe Bureau Desk

A Dutch Bombe Bureau Desk

H 44.3 in W 53.94 in D 25.2 in
Very rare Børge Mogensen Desk 1940s for FDB Møbler
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
plugged in. C.1950. Note: the last photo is a old pic from a book/magazine with the table. - H. 71 cm / W
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Very rare Børge Mogensen Desk 1940s for FDB Møbler
Very rare Børge Mogensen Desk 1940s for FDB Møbler

Very rare Børge Mogensen Desk 1940s for FDB Møbler

H 27.96 in W 49.61 in D 35.44 in
Danish Modern Executive Freestanding Rosewood Desk, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Executive Freestanding Rosewood Desk, 1960s. Elegant and stylish double sided writing
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Modern Executive Freestanding Rosewood Desk, 1960s.
Danish Modern Executive Freestanding Rosewood Desk, 1960s.

Danish Modern Executive Freestanding Rosewood Desk, 1960s.

H 28.75 in W 58.86 in D 32.68 in
French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Marquetry Desk
Located in San Antonio, TX
in perfect condition and displays a wonderful book-match veneer that really adds to its overall
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Marquetry Desk
French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Marquetry Desk

French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Marquetry Desk

H 41.7 in W 29.9 in D 38.5 in
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Desk by Gunaar Tibergaard
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful Scandinavian modern writing desk in teak manufactured by Gunaar Tibergaard in
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Desk by Gunaar Tibergaard
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Desk by Gunaar Tibergaard

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Desk by Gunaar Tibergaard

H 29 in W 50.25 in D 25 in
Midcentury Swedish Louis XV Style Bleached Birch Bureau Plat with Mounts
Located in Wichita, KS
A stunning mid-century Swedish desk in the Louis XV style. Book-matched, bleached birch wood with
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Swedish Louis XV Style Bleached Birch Bureau Plat with Mounts
Midcentury Swedish Louis XV Style Bleached Birch Bureau Plat with Mounts

Midcentury Swedish Louis XV Style Bleached Birch Bureau Plat with Mounts

H 31.94 in W 79.5 in D 40.25 in
Architect's Table circa 1760 in Mahogany with Mechanism Chippendale Period
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Chippendale style and period in mahogany. the hinged, easel top with an articulated sprung book ledge
Category

Antique 18th Century British Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Architect's Table circa 1760 in Mahogany with Mechanism Chippendale Period
Architect's Table circa 1760 in Mahogany with Mechanism Chippendale Period

Architect's Table circa 1760 in Mahogany with Mechanism Chippendale Period

H 28.75 in W 43.71 in D 29.93 in
Period George III Chippendale Mahogany Architect's Table or Desk
Located in Essex, MA
Period Georgian architect's table or desk --Metamorphic --Cuban mahogany --Writing surfaces and
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Period George III Chippendale Mahogany Architect's Table or Desk
Period George III Chippendale Mahogany Architect's Table or Desk

Period George III Chippendale Mahogany Architect's Table or Desk

H 30 in W 35 in D 24 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s.
By Vald Mortensen
Located in Asaa, DK
teak writing table by Danish master carpenter Valdemar Mortensen from Odense, Denmark. Table top with
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s.
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s.

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s.

H 28.55 in W 58.27 in D 30.12 in
Wall Mounted Sit/Stand Desk "Muro" in Oak and Stainless Steel by Casey Lurie
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
book and object collections.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Wall Mounted Sit/Stand Desk "Muro" in Oak and Stainless Steel by Casey Lurie
Wall Mounted Sit/Stand Desk "Muro" in Oak and Stainless Steel by Casey Lurie

Wall Mounted Sit/Stand Desk "Muro" in Oak and Stainless Steel by Casey Lurie

H 40 in W 30 in D 16 in
Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood and Macassar Ebony Executive Desk by Henredon
By Henredon, Milo Baughman
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco style executive writing desk In the manner of Milo
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Macassar, Burl

Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood and Macassar Ebony Executive Desk by Henredon
Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood and Macassar Ebony Executive Desk by Henredon

Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood and Macassar Ebony Executive Desk by Henredon

H 30.5 in W 70 in D 34 in
A George IV mahogany mechanical escritoire attributed to Gillows
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
, p381, pl. GG34, illustrates a similar secretaire writing desk. The first published version of this
Category

Antique 1820s English George IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

A George IV mahogany mechanical escritoire attributed to Gillows
A George IV mahogany mechanical escritoire attributed to Gillows

A George IV mahogany mechanical escritoire attributed to Gillows

H 50.5 in W 43 in D 22.5 in
Boomerang Desk by Maurice Calka
By Maurice Calka
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Xavier De Jarcy's book "Maurice Calka Le Sculpteur Du Design" page 222.
Category

Vintage 1960s French Futurist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Fiberglass

Boomerang Desk by Maurice Calka
Boomerang Desk by Maurice Calka

Boomerang Desk by Maurice Calka

H 29.5 in W 72 in D 42 in
Axel Einar Hjorth Extendable Table, Macassar, 1930
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Dronten, NL
This beautiful Scandinavian Modern extendable dining table or writing desk is designed by Axel
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch, Macassar

Axel Einar Hjorth Extendable Table, Macassar, 1930
Axel Einar Hjorth Extendable Table, Macassar, 1930

Axel Einar Hjorth Extendable Table, Macassar, 1930

H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 25.6 in
Segmented Base Conference Table by Charles Eames for Vitra
By Charles Eames, Vitra
Located in Dronten, NL
book matched veneer one piece tabletop, marked with production date label. The base marked with a Vitra
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Segmented Base Conference Table by Charles Eames for Vitra
Segmented Base Conference Table by Charles Eames for Vitra

Segmented Base Conference Table by Charles Eames for Vitra

H 28.35 in W 96.07 in D 53.94 in
Dutch Art Deco Modernist desk, Netherlands, 1920s
By Tijsseling
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A modestly sized modernist writing desk with an assymetrical design, giving it a Haagse School
Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Dutch Art Deco Modernist desk, Netherlands, 1920s
Dutch Art Deco Modernist desk, Netherlands, 1920s

Dutch Art Deco Modernist desk, Netherlands, 1920s

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H 33.08 in W 39.38 in D 22.05 in
Desk by Marcel Breuer, 1955
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Berlin, DE
des design: Gavina, Jaca Book, fig. 20.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Desk by Marcel Breuer, 1955
Desk by Marcel Breuer, 1955

Desk by Marcel Breuer, 1955

H 28.55 in W 70.87 in D 23.63 in
21st Century by Giovanni Casellato & MarCo Raparelli Metal Desk Table Black
By Marco Raparelli
Located in Roma, IT
comic book world. Limited edition of 9+3a.p. Dimensions and color customizable, unique design for each
Category

2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron, Metal

21st Century by Giovanni Casellato & MarCo Raparelli Metal Desk Table Black
21st Century by Giovanni Casellato & MarCo Raparelli Metal Desk Table Black

21st Century by Giovanni Casellato & MarCo Raparelli Metal Desk Table Black

H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Rockefeller Center* Circular Reception Desk / Bar, Attrib. Donald Deskey
By Donald Deskey
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
the original inset black glass, resting on the round conforming case, subtly crafted of stunning book
Category

Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Rockefeller Center* Circular Reception Desk / Bar, Attrib. Donald Deskey
Rockefeller Center* Circular Reception Desk / Bar, Attrib. Donald Deskey

Rockefeller Center* Circular Reception Desk / Bar, Attrib. Donald Deskey

H 40 in Dm 60 in
Swedish Karl Johan Salon/Sofa Table or Desk in West Indies Mahogany, c. 1825
Located in Miami, FL
carved acanthus leaves & palmettes. Features expert book-matching of the crotch-mahogany grain throughout
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Swedish Karl Johan Salon/Sofa Table or Desk in West Indies Mahogany, c. 1825
Swedish Karl Johan Salon/Sofa Table or Desk in West Indies Mahogany, c. 1825

Swedish Karl Johan Salon/Sofa Table or Desk in West Indies Mahogany, c. 1825

H 30 in W 45 in D 27.25 in
19th Century Chippendale Design Mahogany Pedestal Desk
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in London, GB
enclosing shelved cupboards; the writing surface above the frieze drawer inset with a maroon and gilt-tooled
Category

Early 20th Century English Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

19th Century Chippendale Design Mahogany Pedestal Desk
19th Century Chippendale Design Mahogany Pedestal Desk

19th Century Chippendale Design Mahogany Pedestal Desk

H 29.5 in W 66.5 in D 42 in
Oak Danish Mid-Century Desk attr. to Henning Kjaernulf
Located in London, GB
A good looking simple desk, in oak, with reverse book case shelves for displaying books or curios
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Oak Danish Mid-Century Desk attr. to Henning Kjaernulf
Oak Danish Mid-Century Desk attr. to Henning Kjaernulf

Oak Danish Mid-Century Desk attr. to Henning Kjaernulf

H 29.34 in W 55.52 in D 27.56 in
Canaan Desk by Marcel Breuer produced by Gavina spa in 1962
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
”, Jaca Book, Milano 1992, p. 55 Virgilio Vercelloni, “L’ avventura del design: Gavina”, Jaca Book
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Canaan Desk by Marcel Breuer produced by Gavina spa in 1962
Canaan Desk by Marcel Breuer produced by Gavina spa in 1962

Canaan Desk by Marcel Breuer produced by Gavina spa in 1962

H 29.93 in W 57.49 in D 23.63 in
Adams Edwardian Inlaid Carlton House Desk, Hand Painted, Angela Kauffman
By Angelica Kauffmann
Located in Stamford, CT
opposing ladies and fitted with a small drawer at each end centered by a leather-lined book stand on
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Adams Edwardian Inlaid Carlton House Desk, Hand Painted, Angela Kauffman
Adams Edwardian Inlaid Carlton House Desk, Hand Painted, Angela Kauffman

Adams Edwardian Inlaid Carlton House Desk, Hand Painted, Angela Kauffman

H 37.5 in W 42 in D 22 in
George III Period Mahogany Partner's Desk, circa 1800
Located in Lymington, GB
fabulous book incidentally). See plate 50: ''generally made of mahogany, covered on the top with leather or
Category

Antique Early 1800s English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

George III Period Mahogany Partner's Desk, circa 1800
George III Period Mahogany Partner's Desk, circa 1800

George III Period Mahogany Partner's Desk, circa 1800

H 31.89 in W 48.82 in D 36.23 in
Casablanca Brass, Mexican Walnut and Black Leather Desk / Nomade Atelier Design
By Nomade Atelier
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
chords. Walnut hardwood handcrafted tabletop, bovine leather book hammock and varnished brass legs.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writi...

Materials

Brass

Casablanca Brass, Mexican Walnut and Black Leather Desk / Nomade Atelier Design
Casablanca Brass, Mexican Walnut and Black Leather Desk / Nomade Atelier Design

Casablanca Brass, Mexican Walnut and Black Leather Desk / Nomade Atelier Design

H 28.55 in W 51.19 in D 23.63 in
Svend Åge Madsen 1960s Danish Freestanding Desk
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Handewitt, DE
with book compartment and shelfes behind a door. Beautiful wood grain and nice organic shape.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Svend Åge Madsen 1960s Danish Freestanding Desk
Svend Åge Madsen 1960s Danish Freestanding Desk

Svend Åge Madsen 1960s Danish Freestanding Desk

H 28.35 in W 59.85 in D 28.75 in
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the writing book you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every writing book was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a writing book, we have 24 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the writing book you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A writing book made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made writing book over the years, but those crafted by Aksel Kjersgaard, Carpanelli and Falster Møbelfabrik are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Writing Book?

The average selling price for a writing book at 1stDibs is $3,690, while they’re typically $249 on the low end and $35,000 for the highest priced.

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