19th Century French Charles X Maple Cross Leg Inlaid Table Desk
Located in Queens, NY
French Charles X maple and inlaid cross leg table desk with 3 drawers.
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Antique 19th Century French Charles X Desks and Writing Tables
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Antique Victorian 1880s "Fashion" Cast Iron & Maple School Desk Sidney Ohio
Located in Dayton, OH
The "Fashion" school desk was a revolutionary piece of late-19th-century classroom furniture manufactured by the Sidney School Furniture Company in Sidney, Ohio, beginning in 1881. I...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cast Iron
Antique 19th C. English Regency Maple & Oak Tooled Leather Top Partner's Desk
$3,400Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 19th C. English Regency Maple & Oak Tooled Leather Top Partner's Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
This exceptional antique English Regency style dual-sided partner's desk showcases premium 19th-century cabinetmaking craftsmanship constructed from a high-quality combination of sol...
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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Maple, Oak
Writing desk by Jules Wabbes for Mobilier Universel, Belgium c.1960
By Mobilier Universel, Jules Wabbes
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Elegant writing desk designed by Jules Wabbes and produced by Mobilier Universel, Belgium, circa 1960.
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Fritz Hansen 1950s Small Maple Desk with Laminate Top and Two Drawers
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Dronten, NL
Whether styled as a home office desk, a writing nook, or a chic console, it brings effortless Danish elegance into your home.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Laminate, Maple
Modernist Maple Desk After Design Dick Russell 1980s Commissioned For Ray Leigh
Located in Norwich, England
Modernist maple desk, after a design by Dick Russell. Personally commissioned for Ray Leigh - British architect and designer and chairman of the Gordon Russell Trust. Circa 1980s. T...
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Late 20th Century English Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Writing Desk
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional minimalist Mid-Century Modern writing desk By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Black lacquered solid maple, with original brass hard...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquered Writing Desk, Refinished
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional minimalist Mid-Century Modern writing desk By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Black and white lacquered solid maple, with brass har...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Paul McCobb #1560 Double Drawer Desk Blonde Maple Finish T pulls
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb Planner Group #1560 double drawer desk blonde maple finish with steel T pull knobs solid maple. Desk has been professional refinished. Very beautiful designed d...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Rare Maple Desk with Return by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, 1970's
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Simply gorgeous maple desk with return and generous storage by Italian design great Giovanni Offredi for the internationally acclaimed Saporiti company. Meticulously designed and ins...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
Hand-Crafted Live Edge Desk by Michael Oates, Maple & Sapele, USA
By Michael Oates
Located in Alpha, NJ
Hand crafted live edge slab desk. Made from highly figured wood with a variety of wood species choice. The desk is designed and made by designer Michael Oates. Drawing its influence ...
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2010s American Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ash, Maple, Walnut, Sapele Wood
Solid Wood Writer's Desk Maple with Steel Joinery and Removable Legs
By Stefan Rurak
Located in Biddeford, ME
This writer's desk is an exercise in restraint. This sleek desk’s tapered legs are made from solid Walnut and are detachable thanks to the custom blackened steel joinery. The solid w...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid-century Blond Maple Desk by Paul McCobb "Planner Group" for Winchendon
$1,485Sale Price|44% Off
Mid-century Blond Maple Desk by Paul McCobb "Planner Group" for Winchendon
By Winchendon, Paul McCobb
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Late Mid-century solid maple pedestal desk featuring 2 tapered legs and 2 pull-out drawers on the right side of the desk. Each drawer comes with its original brass hourglass pulls, a...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Maplewood Writing Table - Vintage Ebony Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A freestanding vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern writing table crafted from polished maplewood, partly veneered, and topped with a contrasting black ebony surface. The desk features...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquered Writing Desk and Chair
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional minimalist Mid-Century Modern writing desk with matching desk chair. By Paul McCobb for Winchendon furniture, "Planner Group".
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Large Italian Walnut Writing Desk, 21st Century — Gran Torino by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
Large Italian writing desk in walnut and maple with marquetry inlay, refined joinery and two discreet drawers, 21st century, made in Turin.
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Maple, Walnut
Italian Walnut Writing Desk, 21st Century — Now And Then by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
Italian walnut and maple writing desk with precise marquetry and a delicate resin detail worked into the underside, 21st century, made in Turin.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple, Walnut, Resin
Mid-Century Paul McCobb #1560 Double Drawer Desk Blonde Maple Finish Brass Pulls
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Paul McCobb #1560 Double Drawer Desk Blonde Maple Finish Brass Pulls
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb Planner Group #1560 double drawer desk blonde maple finish with brass cone pull knobs solid maple. Desk is in good vintage condition. Very beautiful designed de...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Italian Walnut Writing Desk, 21st Century — Gran Torino Special by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
Italian walnut writing desk with maple marquetry and an emerald leather drawer lining, 21st century, made in Turin.
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Maple
Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk with Bookcase by Fratelli Rizzi, Italy, 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Vigonza, Padua
This exceptional writing desk with integrated bookcase is a fine example of Italian mid-century modern design, crafted by the renowned Fratelli Rizzi workshop in Cantù during the 195...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
Louis XVI writing desk with pull-out surface, featuring an inlaid compass rose
Located in Cesena, FC
Elegant Louis XVI writing desk with pull-out writing surface, inlaid on the top with a compass rose.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Maple, Kingwood, Rosewood
21st Century Shinto Writing Desk with Sculptural Bases in Lost-wax Cast Brass
By Jumbo Collection
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Characterized by sculptural and scenographic shapes, the pieces of furniture of the Shinto line combine the essence of classic style with a contemporary allure. The pieces are distin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
19th C. Refinished Regency Walnut and Maple w/ Tooled Leather Top Partners Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 19th Century Refinished Regency Style Walnut and Maple, tooled leather top Partners Desk that has been recenlty hand-rub refinished. All drawers and door with functional lock...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut, Birdseye Maple
Flat desk in English style in mahogany and leather signed MAPLE
Located in NAVILLY, FR
English flat desk in mahogany and leather signed "MAPLE". Some accidents and missing parts - worn varnish. All restorations possible by our workshops on request and quotation. Dimens...
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Ban Curved Steel and Maple Wood Desk by Autonomous Furniture
By Kirk Van Ludwig, Autonomous Furniture
Located in Victoria, BC
Introducing the Ban Desk by Autonomous Furniture, where timeless elegance meets industrial edge, crafted to elevate your workspace with unparalleled sophistication. Imagine your wor...
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2010s Canadian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ash, Oak, Walnut
21st Century Charles Dix Desk, White Ebony, White Maple and Brass, Made in Italy
$24,060Sale Price / item|20% Off
21st Century Charles Dix Desk, White Ebony, White Maple and Brass, Made in Italy
By Stefano Trapani, Hebanon Fratelli Basile
Located in Nocera Superiore, Campania
A contemporary and refined reworking of the Charles X secretaire rouleaux. The Charles 10 desk is an expression of the increasingly interconnected contemporary man, secretly building...
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
20th Century Inlaid Rosewood Maple Walnut Cherry Wood French Bureau Desk, 1960s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Interior of the fall-front complete with four drawers, large central compartment for documents and writing desk covered in faux leather inlaid with some signs of wear.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique English Chippendale Mahogany Maple & Co. London Partner's Desk, Ca 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English chippendale mahogany partner's desk signed "Maple & Company London," Circa 1890. Beautiful old leather.
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Antique Late 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Desks and Writing ...
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Mahogany
Piero Zen Small Desk with Maple and Mather of Pearl Inlays, Italy Milan
By Carlo Zen
Located in Sacile, PN
Piero Zen small desk with nickel silver feet and frezies, maple and mather of pearl inlays, circa 1905. The friezes around the top carry small ruby glass half-spheres. Signature ...
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Alpaca, Wood
ClassiCon Notos Standing Desk in Maple and Chrome by Thomas Kühl & Andreas Krob
Located in New York, NY
Notos is an essential object in a household or office where artistically inclined persons live and work. That is because this unprecedented, multifunctional piece of furniture transf...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Plywood
French Charles X Davenport Table, Birdseye Maple, Circa 1824-1830
Located in Queens, NY
French Charles X birdseye maple davenport table desk with amaranth marquetry inlaid top & drop sides supported on 4 tapered fluted legs with a single drawer on front & back.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Charles X Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
Vladimir Kagan Desk
$32,500
Vladimir Kagan Desk
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Vladimir Kagan Desk. Quilted maple, brass and Leather. Beautiful Pistachio color Leather. Label present.
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
19th Century French Writing Table by CH. Jeanselme & Co
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An elegant late 19th Century French writing table by Paris maker CH.Jeanselme. Having cabriole legs with bronze mounts and a large single compartmentalised drawer with a burr linin...
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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
French Art Deco Writing Table with Two Side Drawers
By Andre Domin & Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique
Located in Hanover, MA
French Art Deco writing table or desk with two side drawers, maple parquet top, rounded (subtly octagonal) oak legs with elegant feet, in clear gloss finish.
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Vintage 1940s Belgian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple, Oak
Secret Desk Cabinet
$40,574 / item
Secret Desk Cabinet
Located in Paris, FR
Desk Cabinet Secret with structure and 2 doors in solid walnut in natural finish outside and with maple inserts inside in natural finish. Internal elements and base in metal in matt...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Lyra Secretaire in antique Vienna Biedermeier Style Majestic Work maple veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
Highly valuable bird’s-eye maple root veneer on solid pinewood. This so called Lyre secretaire Is the crowning of all European Furniture Art of The Biedermeier Period. Paw Feet and ...
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20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
19th Century Biedermeier Writing Table, Hungary, circa 1820-1830
$2,640Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Biedermeier Writing Table, Hungary, circa 1820-1830
Located in Belmont, MA
Unique oval 19th century Biedermeier writing table, Hungary circa 1820-1830, bird's-eye maple veneer, burl walnut and elmwood veneer with akanthus leave marquetry on the top. The tab...
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Antique 1820s Hungarian Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
Austrian Biedermeier Danhauser Walnut Architects Desk
By Josef Danhauser
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Biedermeier (circa 1825) walnut veneered & maple trimmed architects desk with column design legs and 2 drawers with hinged top that lifts up (attributed to Danhauser).
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Impressive 20th Century English Style Writing Table, Beech Wood
Located in Berlin, DE
Impressive 20th century English style writing table, Writing table in The English style. Maple Roots with thread intarsia on solid pinewood. Partially ebonized. Strongly bowed, fou...
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20th Century German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine, Leather, Maple
Austrian Biedermeier Ebonized Oval Table Desk
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Biedermeier (circa 1825) ebonized oval top table desk with maple trim and pearwood inlaid banding and supported on 2 columns with a center drawer.
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Pearwood, Maple
Arc Desk by Estudio Persona
$8,023 / item
Arc Desk by Estudio Persona
By Estudio Persona
Located in Geneve, CH
Arc desk by Estudio Persona Dimensions: l 149.86 x d 76.2 x h 76.2 cm Materials: Bleached Maple Veneer, Black Stained Maple Desk with a bleached maple veneer exterior and black ...
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2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
Early American Solid Maple and Birch Drop Front Secretary With Bookcase Hutch
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful American Colonial or Chippendale style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top USA, Circa 1970s Gorgeous carved solid maple and birch, with origina...
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Vintage 1970s American American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Seating Company Child's School Desk
By American Seating
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-20th century American Seating Company Child's School Desk. Made in Grand Rapids, MI. Metal with maple & bird's eye maple. Swivel seat; ergonomic seat & back; old, worn original b...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Compact Late 19th-century Victorian Davenport Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
On offer is a late 19th-century Victorian Davenport desk. This distinctively styled compact writing cabinet was named after Captain John Davenport, who first commissioned the design ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Leftover Table in Maple and Oak Solid Wood by Studio F
By Studio F
Located in Torino, IT
The leftover is a design firm well-know for her geometrical approach. The lines of the drawing sculpt the wood make it light but with the right proportion in the space.
Category
2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Maple, Oak
Early 19th Century English Writing Table In The Manner Of George Bullock
By George Bullock
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine Early 19th century English REgency bird's maple writing table in the manner of George Bullock, of rectangular outline the shaped top with leather inset writing surface ab...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Heywood Wakefield Trimline Desk & Chair Kem Weber Design
By Heywood-Wakefield Co., Kem Weber
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Heywood Wakefield Trimline desk & chair Kem Weber Design : U.s.a Period: 1950 full restored.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
19th Century French Charles X Davenport Table Desk with Inlay
Located in Queens, NY
French Charles X bird’s-eye maple davenport table desk with amaranth marquetry inlaid top and drop sides supported on 4 tapered fluted legs with a single drawer on front and back.
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Antique 19th Century French Charles X Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Octavia Solid Wood Desk by Crump and Kwash
$7,450 / item
Octavia Solid Wood Desk by Crump and Kwash
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Octavia Desk by Crump and Kwash Features a solid wood frame and drawer faces / oiled or acrylic finish / premium, full extension, soft close drawer slides / solid maple, dovetailed...
Category
2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Napoleon III Desk or Side Table
Located in Leimen, DE
Discover an extraordinary side table or desk that traces its origins to the period between 1860 and 1870, originating from the artistic craftsmanship of Belgium. This unique piece st...
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Antique 1860s Belgian Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Art Deco cubist desk and armchair – France 1930
$18,453 / set
Art Deco cubist desk and armchair – France 1930
Located in Girona, Girona
Art Deco cubist desk and armchair in solid wood with bird’s-eye maple veneer and boxwood bindings, resting on a solid black wood base. Spectacular 4-door desk opening onto compartmen...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Birdseye Maple
High Style George Washington Double End Desk by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Custom-made high-style bird's-eye maple George Washington double-end desk by Drexel.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Antique Victorian Leather Top Writing Table / Desk by Maple and Co
By Maple & Co.
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique Victorian writing table / desk by Maple and Co. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1840-1860 period.
Category
Antique 1840s British Victorian Desks
Materials
Leather, Wood
Paul McCobb Planner Group Desk in Tobacco Finish
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic mid-century modern double pedestal desk designed by Paul McCobb for the Planner Group, produced by Winchendon. Features clean lines, signature tapered legs, and ample storage...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Exceptional Antique Art Deco Large Macassar Ebony Wood Executive Desk
Located in Detroit, MI
This exceptional antique Art Deco Macassar ebony wood large executive desk circa 1930 is expertly handcrafted from solid wood, maple and Macassar ebony wood veneer with gorgeous colo...
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Desk, Refinished
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional minimalist Mid-Century Modern writing desk By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Black lacquered solid maple, with original brass hard...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Walking Table Handmade Customizable Console Table or Desk by Laylo Studio
By Laylo Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
Shown in ebonized quarter-sawn white oak, oxidized walnut, and oxidized maple Measures: 66-72" wide x 30-31" tall x 21" deep This desk or console table showcases proportion mod...
Category
2010s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple, Oak, Walnut
Axel Einar Hjorth, desk model Suzanne, Nordiska Kompaniet, Swedish Modern 1943.
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
Axel Einar Hjorth, desk model Suzanne, Nordiska Kompaniet, Swedish Modern 1943.
Located in Stockholm, SE
Desk model Suzanne, made in birch and maple veneer, brass handles. Originally a dressing table, perfect for laptops / as a smaller desk. Manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet, Swedish...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch, Maple
Midcentury Paul McCobb #1560 Double Drawer Desk Black Lacquer Finish
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb planner group #1560 double drawer desk Black Lacquer on maple with aluminum ring knobs solid maple. Desk is in great condition. Very beautiful designed desk on ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Walking Table Handmade Customizable Console Table or Desk by Laylo Studio
By Laylo Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
Shown in: bleached quarter-sawn white oak (50") ebonized quarter-sawn white oak (66") oxidized walnut (72") oxidized maple (66") Measures: 66-72" wide x 29-31" tall x 21-24" deep T...
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2010s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple, Oak, Walnut
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Writing Desk Maple For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the writing desk maple you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each writing desk maple for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, maple and metal. Find 316 options for an antique or vintage writing desk maple now, or shop our selection of 29 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the writing desk maple you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each writing desk maple bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. A well-made writing desk maple has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Paul McCobb, Winchendon Furniture (Planner Group) and Maple & Co. are consistently popular.
How Much is a Writing Desk Maple?
The average selling price for a writing desk maple at 1stDibs is $3,817, while they’re typically $394 on the low end and $85,852 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Desks-writing-tables for You
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.
Questions About Writing Desk Maple
What is a writing desk?
1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A small writing table is also called a davenport table or davenport desk. They normally feature a sloped or inclined top attached with hinges to the back of the table. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage davenport desks.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A writing desk with drawers is also called a secretary. It is a desk with drawers, one of which can be pushed out and the front of the desk lowered to create a flat writing surface. These writing desks have been made in a variety of styles over the years. Shop for a variety of writing tables with drawers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023What an old-fashioned writing desk is called varies by design. Pieces with drop-down fronts are secretary desks (these are typically made of two parts: a chest of drawers on the bottom and a hutch or cupboard with shelves on the top), while ones that rest on two pillars, cabinets or bookcases are pedestal desks. A desk with a small writing surface positioned in front of drawers and cubbies is a bureau à gradin. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of desks.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026Desks typically include drawers or storage compartments, while writing tables (and secretary desks) offer a flatter surface with little to no built-in storage.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026Desks typically include drawers or storage, while writing tables are a flatter, more minimal work surface; check the listing description for storage details.
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