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British Colonial Elephant Head Writing Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
British colonial style one drawer writing desk or table crafted in walnut with a chic pecan finish
Category

20th Century American British Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Italian Baroque Carved Walnut Writing Desk with Lyre Base
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An Italian Baroque style walnut writing desk table with drawers and lyre shaped base legs and
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Antique Early 1800s Italian Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique French Writing Desk Table Renaissance Revival Dolphin Style Carved Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
Beautiful versatile size antique French oak renaissance revival writing desk or table with drawer
Category

Antique 1890s French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Adjustable Oak Writing Table or Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adjustable oak writing table/desk. Pictured: 40 in. tall (with desk surface at 34 in.) x 28 in
Category

20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bog Wood

Adjustable Oak Writing Table or Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adjustable oak writing table/desk. Pictured: 40 in. tall (with desk surface at 34 in.) x 28 in
Category

20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

English Bamboo Desk or Writing Table
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming 19th century three drawer desk featuring leather panels on top, foldout writing shelf
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bamboo

Italian Bamboo Rattan Writing Table or Desk
By Dal Vera
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
during the 1980s. This writing table is unique because of the materials used, bamboo and rattan, and
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Italian Bamboo Rattan Writing Table or Desk
Italian Bamboo Rattan Writing Table or Desk
H 30.71 in W 45.67 in D 24.02 in
Vienna Secessionist Bronzed Metal Writing Table or Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic bronzed metal petite writing table or desk made in the Vienna Secessionist period of
Category

20th Century European Vienna Secession Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Country English Pine Farmhouse Desk or Writing Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Late 19th century charming country English farmhouse desk, writing table, or server featuring a
Category

Antique 19th Century English Country Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Large Executive Three-Drawer Desk or Writing Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice architectural Mid-Century Modern design desk or writing table.
Category

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

Lacquered Neoclassical Style Desk or Library Writing Table
By John Hall
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Bespoke library table or desk crafted in the neoclassical taste by John Hall Designs, Los Angeles
Category

20th Century American Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Beech

Vintage Elm Wood Console or Writing Table Desk
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage elm wood table that doubles as a desk. Crafted from authentic elm wood, this versatile
Category

20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Elm

19th Century French Rustic Industrial Dining or Writing Table or Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century French industrial, rustic writing table or desk. Soundly constructed, all wood top
Category

Antique 19th Century French Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

French Writing Table, Desk or Side Table Rocaille Style Midcentury
Located in Labrit, Landes
French Rocaille style writing table, little desk or side table, circa 1950. Good condition For
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

French Walnut Desk, Side Table or Writing Table, Louis XIII
Located in Labrit, Landes
French desk or side table, made circa 1660 Massive walnut and iron handles. Nice antique patina
Category

Antique 17th Century French Louis XIII Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Custom Italian Drawing Table or Writing Desk in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Unique desk or drawing table, oak, brass, metal, Italy, 1950s An Italian architect or furniture
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique French Cherry Wood Kitchen Table or Small Desk or Writing Table Restored
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Country French Small kitchen table or nice size small writing table or desk. Single drawer
Category

Antique 1890s French Country Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Cherry

mirror top arched writing desk, vanity, or console table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
arched writing desk with mirror top clad in faux leather with matching mirror top pedestal I'm
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Late 20th Century North American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Faux Leather, Mirror

Paestum Writing Table / Desk
Located in Banbury, GB
A finely carved and simulated cork decorated large writing table or desk with a thick glass top.
Category

2010s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Paestum Writing Table / Desk
Paestum Writing Table / Desk
H 30.71 in W 96.82 in D 30.12 in
Late 17th Century Catalan Oak Console Table or Writing Desk
Located in Houston, TX
Late 17th century Catalan oak console table, or writing desk, from Spain. Hand-carved in oak circa
Category

Antique Late 17th Century Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Exquisitely Carved Early Italian Petite Writing Desk or Accent Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
timeless elegance and functionality. Whether used as a writing desk or a decorative piece, this antique
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

English Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English writing table or desk of mahogany from the late 19th century, featuring an inset
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th Century Louis XV Style Writing Desk or Center Table
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Extremely elegant Louis XV Style writing desk or center table, with a gracefully adorned floral
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century English William IV Fruitwood Writing Table or Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome 19th century English William IV writing table or desk crafted from mixed fruitwood and oak
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Antique 19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Agnes Desk or Writing Table Made from Reclaimed Pine (custom)
By Petersen Antiques
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This custom desk or writing table is made from reclaimed pine with one large drawer that can be
Category

2010s American Primitive Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Italian Chrome X-Base Trestle Dining Table or Writing Desk
By Pace Collection
Located in Danville, CA
writing desk. The base will easily support a glass or stone top as large as 48 x 108 x 3/4. Base
Category

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

Materials

Stone, Chrome

Rustic 17th Century Baroque Walnut Desk / Writing or Library Table
Located in Troy, NY
17th Century Baroque Walnut Desk / Writing or Library Table, with a thick walnut one-plank top
Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century Louis Phllippe Style Oak Writing Table or Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome 19th century writing table or desk made in the French Louis Philippe taste. Crafted from
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

VINTAGE HARRODS KENNEDY BROWN LEATHER ARITECTURAL WRiTING TABLE OR DESK
By Harrods, Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
writing table that one large top drawer, traditionally these were found of navy campaign desks and they
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20th Century English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Executive Desk or Writing Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful and simply designed teak desk from Scandinavia circa 1970's. It features teak
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

French Louis XV Style Desk or Writing Table by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A fabulous Louis XV style desk which boasts elegant cabriole legs, four drawers, the left being a
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Vintage 1980s American Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

18/19 Century Gustavian Writing Table, Desk or Center Table, Bleached, Inlaid
Located in Manhasset, NY
Antique Swedish or Gustavian style writing table, desk or center table. This Bleached Wood table is
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Antique 1860s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

French Satinwood Writing Table / Desk
Located in Huntington, NY
French Satinwood Writing Table / Desk Magnificent French handmade desk of outstanding quality and
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Silver, Brass

French Art Nouveau Beech Writing Table, Desk or Side Table, circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
French writing table, little desk or side table, circa 1900. Made in the art Nouveau period : the
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Georgian Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique Georgian writing table / desk. It was made in England, it dates from around the
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Antique Early 1800s British George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Georgian Writing Table / Desk
Antique Georgian Writing Table / Desk
H 31.11 in W 37.8 in D 20.87 in
Antique Victorian Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique Victorian writing table / desk. This was made in England, it
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Antique 1860s British High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Victorian Writing Table / Desk
Antique Victorian Writing Table / Desk
H 29.93 in W 48.04 in D 24.02 in
Wall-Mounted Writing Desk or Catch All
By Lost City Arts
Located in New York, NY
Highly functional and stylish piece. Perfect solution to the modern clutter dilemma, the desk
Category

20th Century American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk or Library Table
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By L. & J.G
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Copper

Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk or Library Table
By Charles Limbert
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts library table or writing desk By Charles P
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Copper

Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk or Library Table
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By Gustav Stickley
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Copper

Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk or Library Table
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By Gustav
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Copper

Antique Victorian Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique Victorian writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around
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Antique 1860s British High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Victorian Writing Table / Desk
Antique Victorian Writing Table / Desk
H 29.93 in W 42.92 in D 25.99 in
Restored Midcentury Writing Desk or Console Table from Up Zavody, 1960s
By Up Závody
Located in Żory, PL
Mid-century writing desk which can also be used as a console table. Manufactured by UP Zavody
Category

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

Materials

Glass, Wood

Baker Furniture English Regency Banded Mahogany Writing Desk or Console Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional English Regency or Georgian style drop leaf writing desk, console table, or sofa
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Vintage 1940s American Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Antique Writing Desk / Writing Table in Mahogany
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5624 Fine quality late XIXth century French mahogany writing desk of generous proportions, having
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Antique Late 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk or Library Table
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By Gustav Stickley
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Copper

Antique Writing or Occasional Table
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A good Regency mahogany occasional table or writing table on a four-splay base. The drawer pulls
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Writing or Occasional Table
Antique Writing or Occasional Table
H 30 in W 27 in D 19.75 in
Antique Edwardian Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique Edwardian writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from the
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Edwardian Writing Table / Desk
Antique Edwardian Writing Table / Desk
H 29.14 in W 38.98 in D 19.3 in
Antique Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk or Library Table
By Charles Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By Charles
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Copper

Art Deco Modernist Desk or Writing Table by Jan Brunott, 1920s
By Jan Brunott
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Modernist desk or writing table. Design by Jan Brunott. Striking
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

Regency Period Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine period English writing table or desk of mahogany from the Regency Era, circa 1825, featuring
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Baker Furniture English Regency Burled Walnut Writing Desk or Console Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Regency style writing desk or console table By Baker Furniture USA, Circa
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Late 20th Century American Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Carved Oak Writing Desk or Library Table, Circa 1890s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Late Victorian or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table USA, Late 19th
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Late 20th Century American Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Ebony Desk, Writing Table or Vanity, Bronze Mounted, 1930s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
A Hollywood Regency Ebony and Bronze Mounted Desk, Writing Table or Vanity. One of a pair. A
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Modern Black Writing Table Desk or Vanity Console in high gloss
By Renats Kotlevs
Located in Riga, LV
Refined elegance and classic design characterize the Kanttari Writing Desk. The definition of rich
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Russian Brass Mounted Mahogany Ladies' Writing Table or Desk, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Russian Brass Mounted Mahogany Writing Table or Desk; having a rectangular felt inset top over a
Category

Antique 19th Century Russian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Spanish Baroque Chestnut writing table or desk with turned legs
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautiful antique late 19th-century Spanish Baroque desk or writing table is made of solid
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Italy Red Berry Lacquered Wooden Writing Table or Desk with Bronzes
Located in Brescia, IT
. We can find in this important writing table or desk the antique technics of realization about
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Biedermeier Writing Desk or Sofa Table in Mahogany, Sweden, circa 1840
Located in Miami, FL
A handsome Biedermeier sofa table or writing desk in Cuban mahogany with one drawer and two drop
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Antique 1840s Swedish Karl Johan Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

FINE HARDWOOD KENNEDY HARRODS LONDON MILITARY CAMPAiGN DESK OR WRITING TABLE
By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, REH Kennedy Military Campaign desk or writing table Please note the delivery fee listed is just a
Category

20th Century English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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Writing Desk Or Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal writing desk or table for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and glass, every writing desk or table was constructed with great care. Find 342481 options for an antique or vintage writing desk or table now, or shop our selection of 33195 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the writing desk or table 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 desk or table made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made writing desk or table over the years, but those crafted by Edward Wormley, Knoll and Andrianna Shamaris are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Writing Desk Or Table?

Prices for a writing desk or table start at $1 and top out at $1,000,000,000 with the average selling for $2,800.
Questions About Writing Desk Or Table
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024
    The difference between a table and a desk is its function. The purpose of a table is to provide a surface for eating, in the case of dining tables, or resting objects, in the case of coffee, console and side and end tables. On the other hand, most people use desks as a surface for writing, reading or working. Some console tables and smaller dining tables can also function well as desks. Explore a large collection of desks and tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, you can use a library table as a desk. In fact, many people like the spacious tops found on library tables because they usually have enough room to accommodate a computer and provide additional work space. Find a range of library tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Because of their variety of sizes and range in function, console tables can easily work as a desk. Given their size and ease of mobility, a console table can be used in almost any sort of room.