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Italinao, Roller Desk from the 1700s in Walnut and Maple
Italinao, Roller Desk from the 1700s in Walnut and Maple

Italinao, Roller Desk from the 1700s in Walnut and Maple

Located in Barletta, IT

Roller desk in walnut and maple. Inside the roller, a pull-out drawer desk top, a central open

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Maple, Nutwood

Victorian Figured Walnut Desk by Maple & Co
Victorian Figured Walnut Desk by Maple & Co

Victorian Figured Walnut Desk by Maple & Co

Located in Detling, GB

English, circa 1860. This is a fantastic figured walnut desk offered in showroom condition

Category

Antique 1860s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Modern Live-Edge Walnut Desk with Figured Maple Pencil Drawer
Modern Live-Edge Walnut Desk with Figured Maple Pencil Drawer

Modern Live-Edge Walnut Desk with Figured Maple Pencil Drawer

By Drake Stuedemann

Located in Seneca, IL

Writing is a process of inspiration, so shouldn't your desk inspire? The Taper Desk is a

Category

2010s American Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Ebony, Walnut

Modern Luxury Italian Desk in Bird's-Eye Maple by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti
Modern Luxury Italian Desk in Bird's-Eye Maple by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti

Modern Luxury Italian Desk in Bird's-Eye Maple by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti

By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi

Located in Warsaw, PL

This stunning desk with separate cabinet pedestal was designed by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti in

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Kneehole Desks by Maple and Co.
Pair of Kneehole Desks by Maple and Co.

Pair of Kneehole Desks by Maple and Co.

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Pair of inlaid mahogany kneehole desks by Maple and Co. of London, circa 1890 with restorations

Category

Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Ladies Desk Art Deco Style Dressing Table in Walnut and Maple
Ladies Desk Art Deco Style Dressing Table in Walnut and Maple

Ladies Desk Art Deco Style Dressing Table in Walnut and Maple

By Andre

Located in Greven, DE

Very elegant lady's desk made of solid walnut and maple. The form consists of simple geometric

Category

2010s German Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Walnut and Red Bird's-Eye Maple Stiletto Shoe Desk or Dressing Table
Walnut and Red Bird's-Eye Maple Stiletto Shoe Desk or Dressing Table

Walnut and Red Bird's-Eye Maple Stiletto Shoe Desk or Dressing Table

By Splinter Works

Located in Bath, GB

(offering a modern twist on a leather topped writing desk). The drawers have no handles, just a hidden

Category

2010s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Walnut

Mid-Century American Modern Black Maple Desk and Drawers by Paul McCobb
Mid-Century American Modern Black Maple Desk and Drawers by Paul McCobb

Mid-Century American Modern Black Maple Desk and Drawers by Paul McCobb

By Paul McCobb

Located in Hudson, NY

This beautifully proportioned desk was designed by Paul McCobb in the 1950s. The desk is equipped

Category

20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Maple

Contemporary 'Table 4' Table or Desk in Solid Maple by Object Studio
Contemporary 'Table 4' Table or Desk in Solid Maple by Object Studio

Contemporary 'Table 4' Table or Desk in Solid Maple by Object Studio

By Object Studio

Located in London, GB

Table four was originally produced as part of a dining set with the 'Manta' Chair. We now offer the piece as a stand alone table with prices starting as listed. The table can be prod...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Maple

Edwardian Period Sheraton Revival Writing Table by Maple & Co. of London, 1905
Edwardian Period Sheraton Revival Writing Table by Maple & Co. of London, 1905

Edwardian Period Sheraton Revival Writing Table by Maple & Co. of London, 1905

Located in Chicago, IL

Edwardian period Sheraton revival inlaid satinwood desk with leather writing surface, signature

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Desk in Satin Woods, Bois de Rose, Maple and Fruit Woods, 20th Century
Desk in Satin Woods, Bois de Rose, Maple and Fruit Woods, 20th Century

Desk in Satin Woods, Bois de Rose, Maple and Fruit Woods, 20th Century

Located in London, GB

present inside a drawer), made of satin woods, bois de rose, maple and fruit woods. Writing desk finished

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20th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Victorian Tulip Purplewood and Burr Maple Table
Victorian Tulip Purplewood and Burr Maple Table

Victorian Tulip Purplewood and Burr Maple Table

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Late Victorian gilt brass-mounted tulipwood, purplewood and burr maple writing table with a hinged

Category

Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Maple, Tulipwood

Grant Desk
Grant Desk

Grant Desk

Unavailable|$3,960 / item

Grant Desk

By M | n Originals

Located in New York, NY

Mn Originals four-drawer white lacquered desk featuring solid polished brass conical hardware

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Stealthier Desk
Stealthier Desk

Stealthier Desk

Unavailable|$5,800

Stealthier Desk

Located in London, GB

The Stealth desk is the first piece from Paere Dansk designed and made in England. The design

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writ...

Materials

Maple, Wenge

Desk with Inlays and Exquisite Sculptural Detailing, Poet's Desk
Desk with Inlays and Exquisite Sculptural Detailing, Poet's Desk

Desk with Inlays and Exquisite Sculptural Detailing, Poet's Desk

By Birnam Wood Studio

Located in Ridgewood, NY

Poet's Desks are each unique and no two are alike. Each desk is designed with a unique pattern and

Category

2010s North American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Desk
Art Deco Desk

Art Deco Desk

Unavailable|$6,580

Art Deco Desk

By Max Lorenz Nachf

Located in London, GB

Art Deco Empire desk. Beautiful Art Deco Empire desk in bird's-eye maple with giltwood trims and

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Exemplary Biedermeier Knee-Hole Desk
Exemplary Biedermeier Knee-Hole Desk

Exemplary Biedermeier Knee-Hole Desk

Located in Long Island City, NY

This Austrian/Hungarian Biedermeier desk is exemplary in design, very rare, sturdy constructed and

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Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

German Biedermeier Walnut Veneer Inlay Writing Centre Table with One Drawer
German Biedermeier Walnut Veneer Inlay Writing Centre Table with One Drawer

German Biedermeier Walnut Veneer Inlay Writing Centre Table with One Drawer

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Elegant Biedermeier writing table with one drawer is all walnut veneered, a thin line of maple

Category

Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Raphael Raffel Double Tiered Desk
Raphael Raffel Double Tiered Desk

Raphael Raffel Double Tiered Desk

Located in Newburgh, NY

Curved desk designed by Raphael Raffel made of curly maple and a glass tier. Original glass top

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

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb Five-Drawer Pedestal Desk
Paul McCobb Five-Drawer Pedestal Desk

Paul McCobb Five-Drawer Pedestal Desk

By Paul McCobb

Located in New York, NY

Solid maple Paul McCobb Planner Group five-drawer desk with brass conical pulls. Paul McCobb

Category

Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Maple

Francis Desk, Solid Wood and Leather
Francis Desk, Solid Wood and Leather

Francis Desk, Solid Wood and Leather

Unavailable|$11,750 / item

Francis Desk, Solid Wood and Leather

By Egg Collective

Located in New York, NY

The Francis Desk is a made-to-order piece handcrafted in our Brooklyn studio. It is constructed of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Maple, Walnut

Paul McCobb Planner Group Desk, Restoration Optional
Paul McCobb Planner Group Desk, Restoration Optional

Paul McCobb Planner Group Desk, Restoration Optional

By Paul McCobb

Located in Sheffield, MA

Wonderful form on this maple desk with original hardware. It is being offered at $1400 in the

Category

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

Materials

Maple

1820s Modern Design Biedermeier Roll Top Desk
1820s Modern Design Biedermeier Roll Top Desk

1820s Modern Design Biedermeier Roll Top Desk

Located in Long Island City, NY

shaped Clismos legs with shelf. Veneered with cherry wood and bird's-eye maple on pine wood, ebonized

Category

Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry, Ebony, Maple, Pine

Walnut Contemporary Red Wing Desk with Drawers
Walnut Contemporary Red Wing Desk with Drawers

Walnut Contemporary Red Wing Desk with Drawers

By Splinter Works

Located in Bath, GB

Wing desk by Splinter Works. Figured Walnut, stained bird's-eye maple, American black walnut, red

Category

2010s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Baize, Birdseye Maple, Walnut

Art Deco Period Vintage French Maplewood Desk, circa 1930
Art Deco Period Vintage French Maplewood Desk, circa 1930

Art Deco Period Vintage French Maplewood Desk, circa 1930

Located in Houston, TX

and see them first! The shape of this desk is quite simple yet visually powerful. The rectangular

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Maple

Penrose Desk in American Hardwood and Steel
Penrose Desk in American Hardwood and Steel

Penrose Desk in American Hardwood and Steel

By TOKEN

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Penrose Desk create a place for focus and invention. Designed, developed and handcrafted in Brooklyn

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Organic Hand Carved White Washed Ash Desk by Casey McCafferty
Organic Hand Carved White Washed Ash Desk by Casey McCafferty

Organic Hand Carved White Washed Ash Desk by Casey McCafferty

By Casey McCafferty

Located in Fair Lawn, NJ

, oxidized maple.   

Category

2010s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut

Walking, Handmade Hall Table or Custom Desk in Oxidized Walnut by Laylo Studio
Walking, Handmade Hall Table or Custom Desk in Oxidized Walnut by Laylo Studio

Walking, Handmade Hall Table or Custom Desk in Oxidized Walnut by Laylo Studio

By Laylo Studio

Located in Chicago, IL

dimensions with optional drawers Shown in oxidized walnut (72" long) and oxidized maple (65" long

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Ash, Cherry, Maple, Oak, Walnut

Walking, Two Drawer Desk or Console Table in Oxidized Walnut by Laylo Studio
Walking, Two Drawer Desk or Console Table in Oxidized Walnut by Laylo Studio

Walking, Two Drawer Desk or Console Table in Oxidized Walnut by Laylo Studio

By Laylo Studio

Located in Chicago, IL

Handmade in Chicago by Laylo Studio, this two drawer desk or console table showcases graceful

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Ash, Cherry, Maple, Oak, Walnut

'Ripple' Contemporary Solid Walnut Table by Object Studio
'Ripple' Contemporary Solid Walnut Table by Object Studio

'Ripple' Contemporary Solid Walnut Table by Object Studio

By Object Studio

Located in London, GB

The 'Ripple' table is sold as edition of a limited run of ten units. The table is available in a variety of timbers and finishes with prices starting as listed.

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21st Century and Contemporary English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Maple

Zierlicher Jugendstil Schreibtisch, Vogelaugenahorn, Wien um 1910
Zierlicher Jugendstil Schreibtisch, Vogelaugenahorn, Wien um 1910

Zierlicher Jugendstil Schreibtisch, Vogelaugenahorn, Wien um 1910

Located in Wien, AT

Objekt: Schreibtisch Entwurf: unbekannt, Wien um 1910 Modell-Nummer: - Ausführung: unbekannte Kunstmöbeltischlerei, Wien um 1910 Maße in cm (H x B x T): 76 x 90 x 55 Material: Vogela...

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Vintage 1910s Austrian Jugendstil Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Pink Marble Top Bleached Wood Table
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Pink Marble Top Bleached Wood Table

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Pink Marble Top Bleached Wood Table

Located in Austin, TX

French style. The classic desk exemplifies the Louis XV style with a dramatic lines and ornate carvings

Category

Early 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Four to the Floor - Limited Edition Table by Francois Gustin for Spolia
Four to the Floor - Limited Edition Table by Francois Gustin for Spolia

Four to the Floor - Limited Edition Table by Francois Gustin for Spolia

By Spolia.

Located in Vienna, Vienna

are working with for this edition. Material: 150 year old antique panel parquet out of oak, maple and

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

French Louis XV Style Tulip Wood Chest of Drawers Writing Cabinet
French Louis XV Style Tulip Wood Chest of Drawers Writing Cabinet

French Louis XV Style Tulip Wood Chest of Drawers Writing Cabinet

Located in Macclesfield, GB

wood banded serpentine shaped escritoire writing cabinet still retaining its original white Carrara

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Ormolu

1950s Mahogany Writing Desk by Josef De Coene
1950s Mahogany Writing Desk by Josef De Coene

1950s Mahogany Writing Desk by Josef De Coene

By Joseph De Coene

Located in Berlin, DE

Mahogany writing table designed by Josef De Coene.

Category

20th Century Belgian Art Deco Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Maple and Cherrywood Desk
Mid-Century Modern Maple and Cherrywood Desk

Mid-Century Modern Maple and Cherrywood Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Well-scaled Mid-Century modern writing desk in cherrywood and maple. This elegant piece features a

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Antique Satinwood Carlton House Writing Desk Maple & Co., 19th Century
Antique Satinwood Carlton House Writing Desk Maple & Co., 19th Century

Antique Satinwood Carlton House Writing Desk Maple & Co., 19th Century

By Maple & Co.

Located in London, GB

and manufacturer Maple & Co, circa 1880 in date. This beautiful desk is made from satinwood, which

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mahogany Inlaid Writing Desk by Maple & Co
Mahogany Inlaid Writing Desk by Maple & Co

Mahogany Inlaid Writing Desk by Maple & Co

By Maple & Co.

Located in Cheshire, GB

Mahogany inlaid writing desk by Maple & Co the large rectangular green leather writing surface with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Antique Edwardian "Maple & Co" Desk / Writing Table
Antique Edwardian "Maple & Co" Desk / Writing Table

Antique Edwardian "Maple & Co" Desk / Writing Table

By Maple & Co.

Located in London, GB

An excellent antique Edwardian writing table in wood. This was made in England by Maple & Co, it

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Edwardian Maple & Co Rosewood Ladies Writing Table Desk
Edwardian Maple & Co Rosewood Ladies Writing Table Desk

Edwardian Maple & Co Rosewood Ladies Writing Table Desk

By Maple & Co.

Located in Norwich, GB

inset and compartments. Stamped 'Maple & Co Ltd'. Circa 1900s. The desk's D ends each have a lift up

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Boxwood, Rosewood

Antique Satinwood Writing Table Desk Maple & Co Paris 19th Century
Antique Satinwood Writing Table Desk Maple & Co Paris 19th Century

Antique Satinwood Writing Table Desk Maple & Co Paris 19th Century

By Maple & Co.

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique late Victorian satinwood writing table, circa 1880 in date. This

Category

Antique 1880s French Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Kingwood, Satinwood

Edwardian 1880s Stamped Maple & Co Brown Leather Sheraton Writing Desk Table
Edwardian 1880s Stamped Maple & Co Brown Leather Sheraton Writing Desk Table

Edwardian 1880s Stamped Maple & Co Brown Leather Sheraton Writing Desk Table

By Maple & Co.

Located in Pulborough, GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely Edwardian 1880s Stamped Maple & Co Writing Table

Category

Antique 19th Century British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Campaign Style Maple Writing Desk
Campaign Style Maple Writing Desk

Campaign Style Maple Writing Desk

Located in Astoria, NY

Campaign Style Maple Writing Desk, with gilt-tooled green leather top above three drawers upon two

Category

20th Century Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Maple

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau by Maple & Co.
Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau by Maple & Co.

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau by Maple & Co.

By Maple & Co.

Located in London, GB

A top quality antique burr walnut writing bureau. This was made in England by Maple & Co, it dates

Category

Vintage 1910s British Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Edwardian Desk by Maple & Co
Antique Edwardian Desk by Maple & Co

Antique Edwardian Desk by Maple & Co

By Maple & Co.

Located in London, GB

A wonderful antique Edwardian inlaid desk by Maple & co. This was made in England, it dates from

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Solid Maple Lacquered Writing Desk
Solid Maple Lacquered Writing Desk

Solid Maple Lacquered Writing Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Solid Maple Lacquered Writing Desk or Hall Trestle Table w/ mitered glass top.

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Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

19th Century Pedestal Desk by: Maple & Co. London
19th Century Pedestal Desk by: Maple & Co. London

19th Century Pedestal Desk by: Maple & Co. London

By Maple & Co.

Located in Richmond, Surrey

A very high quality 19th Century Pedestal Desk by: Maple & Co. London with tooled leathered writing

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Maple&Co Lovely Edwardian Satinwood Crossbanded  Walnut  Desk
Maple&Co Lovely Edwardian Satinwood Crossbanded  Walnut  Desk

Maple&Co Lovely Edwardian Satinwood Crossbanded Walnut Desk

By Maple & Co.

Located in Crawley, GB

We delight to offer for sale this lovely Edwardian crossbanded walnut desk, by Maple & Co, of

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Antique Early 19th Century British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Edwardian Period Mahogany Cylinder Desk by Maple & Co
Edwardian Period Mahogany Cylinder Desk by Maple & Co

Edwardian Period Mahogany Cylinder Desk by Maple & Co

By Maple & Co.

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

A stunning quality, early 20th century, Edwardian period mahogany free standing roll top desk from

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Paul Mccobb Perimeter Group Maple Writing Desk
Paul Mccobb Perimeter Group Maple Writing Desk

Paul Mccobb Perimeter Group Maple Writing Desk

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This elegant, minimal writing desk was designed by Paul Mccobb for Winchedon Furniture for the

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Vintage 1950s American Shaker Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Maple, Rosewood

Art Deco Figured Walnut Partners Desk by Maple & Co
Art Deco Figured Walnut Partners Desk by Maple & Co

Art Deco Figured Walnut Partners Desk by Maple & Co

By Maple & Co.

Located in London, GB

A stunning original Art Deco partners desk in walnut. This was made in England by Maple & Co, it

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk Maple & Co 19th C
Antique Victorian Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk Maple & Co 19th C

Antique Victorian Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk Maple & Co 19th C

By Maple & Co.

Located in London, GB

world renowned retailer and cabinet maker Maple & Co. Circa 1870 in date. The desk is made from

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Antique 1870s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

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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

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.

Questions About Writing Desk Maple
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A 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, 2021
    A 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, 2021
    A 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, 2023
    What 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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    In 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.