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T333 Desk by Eugenio Gerli and Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Italy, 1970s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Stavenisse, NL
bases. The top consists of solid walnut wood covered in black paint. This specific desk has a writing
Category

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

French Art Deco Desk Writing Side Table Natural Oak and Lceather Cover
Located in Madrid, ES
A beautiful French desk from the Ar Deco period, in natural oak wood and a drawer, the table top in brown leather. Very well preserved.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

Truman Writing Desk
By Pregno
Located in Milan, IT
Stylish and functional, this writing desk will make a bold addition to a contemporary home study or
Category

2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Truman Writing Desk
Truman Writing Desk
H 31.11 in W 90.56 in D 39.38 in
Boulle Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
. Writing surface covered in leather, and drawers with original hardware. Raised on carved spindle legs.
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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Boulle Writing Desk
Boulle Writing Desk
H 38 in W 31 in D 20 in
Venezia Laguna Writing Desk
By Morici
Located in Milan, IT
wooden shape, this writing desk boasts a handmade inlay work painted by hand in a delicate palette
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Venezia Laguna Writing Desk
Venezia Laguna Writing Desk
H 30.32 in W 44.49 in D 25.6 in
Venezia Mestre Writing Desk
By Morici
Located in Milan, IT
writing desk is an icon of contemporary design. Showcasing natural grains through the polished and mirror
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Venezia Mestre Writing Desk
Venezia Mestre Writing Desk
H 30.32 in W 44.49 in D 25.6 in
Raily Dark Writing Desk
By Enrico Pellizzoni
Located in Milan, IT
This sophisticated writing desk will transform simple office tasks into a luxurious occasion with
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Raily Dark Writing Desk
Raily Dark Writing Desk
H 55.12 in W 47.25 in D 26.78 in
Carlton House Writing Desk
Located in Greenwich, CT
A Carlton House writing desk in wonderful fiddlegrain mahogany with a D shaped platform surrounded
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Antique 1880s English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Carlton House Writing Desk
Carlton House Writing Desk
H 38 in W 45 in D 24.5 in
Leather Top Writing Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage writing desk includes a protective cover for part of the top surface, multiple drawers
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Leather Top Writing Desk
Leather Top Writing Desk
H 31 in W 43.5 in D 20 in
Louis XVI Style Writing Desk
Located in Austin, TX
Writing desk from France in the Louis XVI style. This piece has been ebonized and finished with a
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Style Writing Desk
Louis XVI Style Writing Desk
H 29.75 in W 54.75 in D 27 in
Dante Writing Desk by Daytona
By Daytona
Located in Milan, IT
Refined elegance and a classic design characterize the Dante Writing Desk. With a structure in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Dante Writing Desk by Daytona
Dante Writing Desk by Daytona
H 34.65 in W 51.19 in D 21.66 in
Lous XVI-Style Writing Desk
By CG capelletti
Located in Milan, IT
An exclusive Louis XVI-style design of extraordinary refinement, this writing desk will imbue a
Category

2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Lous XVI-Style Writing Desk
Lous XVI-Style Writing Desk
H 31.11 in W 70.87 in D 33.86 in
19th Century Biedermeier Writing Desk
Located in Darmstadt, DE
and are functional. The writing surface is covered with furniture linoleum.
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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry, Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Writing Desk
19th Century Biedermeier Writing Desk
H 30.71 in W 63.98 in D 30.91 in
writing desk model Roman Large
Located in Courbevoie, FR
cabinet and drawers are made of solid ash, oak or walnut, either oiled or covered with a water-resistant
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writi...

Materials

Oak

writing desk model Roman Large
writing desk model Roman Large
H 28.35 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
writing desk model Roman Medium
Located in Courbevoie, FR
cabinet and drawers are made of solid ash, oak or walnut, either oiled or covered with a water-resistant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writi...

Materials

Walnut

writing desk model Roman Medium
writing desk model Roman Medium
H 28.35 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
writing desk model Roman Medium
Located in Courbevoie, FR
cabinet and drawers are made of solid ash, oak or walnut, either oiled or covered with a water-resistant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writi...

Materials

Oak

writing desk model Roman Medium
writing desk model Roman Medium
H 28.35 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
writing desk model Roman Small
Located in Courbevoie, FR
cabinet and drawers are made of solid ash, oak or walnut, either oiled or covered with a water-resistant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writi...

Materials

Walnut

writing desk model Roman Small
writing desk model Roman Small
H 28.35 in W 35.44 in D 15.75 in
writing desk model Roman Small
Located in Courbevoie, FR
cabinet and drawers are made of solid ash, oak or walnut, either oiled or covered with a water-resistant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writi...

Materials

Oak

writing desk model Roman Small
writing desk model Roman Small
H 28.35 in W 35.44 in D 15.75 in
Linley Brown Wooden Executive Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
Beautifully constructed, the Linley Writing Desk is the perfect choice for any contemporary home
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Linley Brown Wooden Executive Writing Desk
Linley Brown Wooden Executive Writing Desk
H 29.93 in W 66.93 in D 31.5 in
Elinor McGuire Model 226c Writing Desk
By McGuire, John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Highland, IN
beauty and refined detailing. With a body covered in cane, slightly splayed legs, and solid brass bamboo
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Writing Desk Beech Italy 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Desk with side drawers made of beech wood with Formica-covered top.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Formica, Beech

Vintage Writing Desk Beech Italy 1950s
Vintage Writing Desk Beech Italy 1950s
H 29.73 in W 38.98 in D 19.3 in
Large Italian Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk
Located in Berlin, DE
Large Italian Mid-Century Modern writing desk. Spectacular large writing / working desk made in
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Large Italian Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk
Large Italian Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk
H 35.44 in W 64.97 in D 28.75 in
English Mahogany Writing Table, Early 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite writing desk is crafted of rich mahogany and features the straightforward design
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

20th Century Classical English Writing Desk
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid wood and mahogany stained body. Leather-covered worktop and finished with gold trim. Freely
Category

20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

20th Century Classical English Writing Desk
20th Century Classical English Writing Desk
H 30.71 in W 47.64 in D 23.63 in
19th Century Salon Empire Writing Desk, 1890
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid wood, mahogany veneer. Rectangular cover plate over an inconspicuous frame. The base is
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Salon Empire Writing Desk, 1890
19th Century Salon Empire Writing Desk, 1890
H 50.01 in W 44.49 in D 24.41 in
19th Century Salon Empire Writing Desk, 1890
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid wood, mahogany veneer. Rectangular cover plate over an inconspicuous frame. The base is
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Salon Empire Writing Desk, 1890
19th Century Salon Empire Writing Desk, 1890
H 50.01 in W 44.49 in D 24.41 in
20th Century French Bureau Plat/ Writing Desk
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century French bureau plat/ writing desk In Bois Satiné veneer, mirror veneer covering all
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20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Louis XV Style Writing Table, Rosewood, 19th
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Magnificent writing table in the Louis XV style and from the Napoleon III period. This writing desk
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Style Writing Table, Rosewood, 19th
Louis XV Style Writing Table, Rosewood, 19th
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 14.57 in
Maison Jansen Diminutive Bronze Mounted Writing Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Elegant mahogany and bronze mounted writing table by Maison Jansen. Features a diminutive size
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20th Century French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Period French Directior Leather Topped Writing Table.
Located in Hudson, NY
This beautiful period writing table was constructed in France circa 1790 to 1800 of rich imported
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Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

19th Century French Renaissance Writing Table, Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance writing table ~ desk is an ode to a bygone era before the digital
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Ta...

Materials

Oak

Napoleon II Partners Desk French Writing Table
Located in Potters Bar, GB
a dummer partners desk so there are faux drawers on one side Top is covered in green tooled leather
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Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Kingwood

Early 20th Century Viennese Secession oak writing desk
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This luxurious-looking Art Nouveau writing desk was made in about 1910 in the former Austria
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Writing Desk 1960s Mahogany Veneered Enameled Metal
Located in Milano, IT
-covered top.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Renaissance Writing Table, Student Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance writing table ~ student desk is a remarkable example of the
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Ta...

Materials

Oak

French Charles X Curule Leg Desk Writing Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
extensions measuring 12 inches by 17 inches and covered in a burl veneer. Support by X form curule legs with
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chippendale Burl Walnut Partner's Writing Desk
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Hixson, TN
19th century Chippendale burl walnut partners writing desk This desk has functional drawers on
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl, Walnut

Midcentury Walnut and Leather Italian Writing Desk, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
middle of the last century. Top of the desk all covered in light brown leather, with wooden edge running
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Maple, Walnut

Ico Parisi Rectangular Midcentury Italian Writing Table Desk, 1950
By Ico Parisi
Located in Rome, IT
and architecturally a beautiful design. The wooden structure of the desk is completely covered in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

20th Century Writing Desk in the Neo-Rococo Forms
Located in Opole, PL
high legs: the front ones are cabriole bent, and the rear are straight. The inside of the writing desk
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Early 20th Century European Rococo Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

20th Century Wood French Louis XV Style Writing Desk, 1960s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French writing desk from the second half of the 20th century. Louis XV style furniture veneered and
Category

Vintage 1960s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique French Napoleon Brass Ormolu Mounted 3 Drawer Writing Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
writing desk, made of mahogany wood, covered with remarkable marquetry veneers and finely detailed ornate
Category

Vintage 1930s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

French Louis XV Style Distressed Painted Desk Writing Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
cover, however we can deliver to most of the lower 48 states so please inquire to be sure! Delivery
Category

1990s Unknown Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Writing Table
Located in Berlin, DE
tabletop with a fantastically curved, profiled bronze framing. Very nice corner fittings. Cover plate
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Beech

20th Century Wood French Napoleon III Style Writing Desk, 1950s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French writing desk from the mid-20th century. Furniture of beautiful lines and pleasant
Category

Vintage 1950s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Karl Springer Ming Writing Desk/Console in Embossed Crocodile 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully crafted Ming Writing Desk/Console in lacquered embossed crocodile leather with 3
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Gustavian Neoclassical Mahogany Writing Chest / Bureau on High Stand, 1800s
Located in Lucenec, SK
Swedish Gustavian mahogany writing cabinet. The writing part is covered with a black patent leather
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Louis XV Fruitwood and Marquetry Writing Table, 'Mid-18th Century'
Located in London, GB
-covered writing surface, and with one or more drawers, as in this fine example, for the storage of quills
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Antique Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

20th Century Wood Louis XV Style French Writing Desk, 1920
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Great French writing desk of the first half of the 20th century. Louis XV style furniture in walnut
Category

Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Pegaso Writing Desk Walnut Wood with Leather
By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
Writing desk in Canaletta walnut with large drawer with push and pull mechanism, small drawers with
Category

2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Gala ash wood structure and veneer cover Desk
By Capital Studio
Located in Mexico City, MX
The Gala desk exhibits wood as the principal material. Composed of solid wood legs and wood veneer top and cabinet with three drawers, this desk is the ideal element for any space th...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Gala ash wood structure and veneer cover Desk
Gala ash wood structure and veneer cover Desk
H 29.53 in W 51.19 in D 23.63 in
Chiffonniere, Writing Table Walnut, Louis XV Style, Period : 19th Century
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Adorable little writing case in walnut with inlay, Louis XV style.  It has four high, slender and
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Antique 19th Century Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Shagreen Writing Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
sculptural writing desk as an ode to his iconic lighting collection. The tabletop is inlaid in cream shagreen
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Louis XV-inspired Writing Table Stamped H. Nelson, France, circa 1880
By Henri Nelson
Located in PARIS, FR
Stamped H. Nelson Charming Louis XV-inspired scalloped-shaped writing table in kingwood veneer and
Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Porphyry, Bronze

Metal Desk, Top Covered with Faux Leather, circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Metal desk, top covered with faux leather circa 1960 Maybe a former dentist's office.
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Antique George III Mahogany Library Writing Table Desk, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
green gold tooled inset leather writing surface above a pair of crossbanded frieze drawers, raised on
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Antique 1780s English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

1800's Antique French Napoleon III Period, Burlwood, Leather, Writing Desk
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Antique Desk, Writing, French Napoleon III Period, Burlwood, Leather Lining, 1800s, 19th
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Edwardian Satinwood Adjustable Ladies Writing Desk with Wedgewood Plaque Cherubs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
595.00. Again, some areas we can't cover, however we can deliver to most of the lower 48 states so please
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Porcelain, Satinwood

19th Century Biedermeier Writing Desk/ Side Table, Nutwood, Austria, circa 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
One of a kind, rare 19th century Biedermeier writing desk out of Austria veneered in fine nutwood
Category

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

Materials

Brass

EXQUISITE ANTiQUE GEORGIAN IRISH 1780 RESTORED BROWN LEATHER WRITING TABLE DESK
Located in GB
fully restored Georgian Irish circa 1780 double sided writing table desk with hand dyed brown leather
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Antique 1780s Irish Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

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Writing Cover For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic writing cover available at 1stDibs. Each writing cover for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and animal skin. There are 22 variations of the antique or vintage writing cover you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect writing cover — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each writing cover bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Neoclassical hallmarks is very popular. A well-made writing cover has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Jacques Adnet, Beni Studio and Osvaldo Borsani are consistently popular.

How Much is a Writing Cover?

A writing cover can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,850, while the lowest priced sells for $391 and the highest can go for as much as $27,324.