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19th Century French Oak Writing Desk
Located in High Point, NC
desk, this practical piece is designed in the elegant style of the 1800s. Lathed legs and scalloped
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Stunning Vintage Italian Scallop Edged Ebonised Desk or dressing table
Located in Portlaoise, IE
Vintage scallop edged Italian desk with an ebonised high gloss finish and black glass top set upon
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
H 30.71 in W 53.94 in D 33.08 in
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
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Burl, Walnut
French Provincial Petite Desk or Side Table with 4 Sided Scalloped Apron
Located in Hopewell, NJ
French Country design aesthetic. The table or desk has a beautiful carved scalloped apron on all four
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 27.5 in W 38.75 in D 29 in
Heritage Henredon Scalloped Edge Olive Burl Wood Top Desk One Drawer Table MINT!
By Heritage Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Decorative Banded Heritage Henredon Scalloped Edge Olive Burl Wood Top Desk One Drawer Table MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.5 in W 56 in D 27 in
Antique Silver Table, English, Inlaid, Display, Writing Desk, Georgian, C.1780
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique silver table. An English, rosewood inlaid display or writing table, dating to
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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 29.73 in W 38.98 in D 24.61 in
19th Century French Louis XV Brown Leather Carved Cherry Writing Table Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study, home office or library with this antique writing table. Crafted in the Poitou
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Cherry
H 31 in W 66 in D 30.5 in
French Louis XVI Style Writing Desk Bureauplatt, Bronze Gilt Mounts Leather Top
Located in Miami, FL
antique desk stands on elegant cabriole legs decorated at the shoulder with bronze figural floral
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 33.08 in W 82.29 in D 34.45 in
Italian Rococo Writing Table
By Guiseppe Biondo
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine Italian walnut rococo writing table, the lovely faded olive inset leather top with gilt tooled
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Antique 1780s Italian Rococo Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Poplar, Walnut
Rare Queen Anne Writing Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine and rare Queen Anne walnut writing table, the leather lined top with walnut crossbanding, all
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Antique 1720s Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak, Walnut
18th Century George II Writing Bureau
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th Century George II mahogany ladies writing bureau topped by brass pierced gallery. The sloped
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Antique Mid-18th Century Irish George II Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Louis XV Style Provincial Fruit Wood Writing Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
a 4 board rectangular fruit wood overhanging top, two frieze / desk drawers, a scalloped apron
Category
Vintage 1960s Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fruitwood
18th Century Louis XV Provincial Writing / Occasional Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis XV provincial walnut writing / occasional table, 18th century. With an overhanging 3 board
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Antique 18th Century European Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Venetian Painted Italian Louis XV Style Writing Table
Located in Forney, TX
A most charming vintage, circa 1960, Italian Venetian writing table (desk - vanity - console) with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Paint
French Provincial Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Provincial carved beach and walnut bureau plat or writing table with a slightly antiqued and
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Desks and Wri...
Materials
Wood
Black Lacquered Desk
Located in New York, NY
plat, raised on bronze mounted cabriole legs, the scalloped shaped frieze with three drawers each with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century English Victorian Marble-Top Library Writing Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Curvaceous 19th century English Victorian library table or writing table desk. The table features a
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble
Early 19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Library Writing Table
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A 19th century, William IV period mahogany library writing table. Rectangular green tooled leather
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Antique Early 19th Century British William IV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
19th Century antique Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Writing Table bronze
Located in Berlin, DE
Castle worthy desk, solid wood. Rosewood veneer edged by finely engraved brass fittings. On angled
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 29.53 in W 59.85 in D 29.53 in
Black Painted Writing Table Console With Two Drawers, Denmark circa 1910
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique baroque writing table from Denmark with two functioning drawers and scallop carved skirt
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
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
H 28.94 in W 21.86 in D 14.77 in
Radius Cutaway Reclaimed Walnut Desk
By Manjiro Design
Located in brooklyn, NY
Radiused outer edges and scalloped inner edge create a contrasting profile that adorns this minimal
Category
2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Radius Cutaway Reclaimed Walnut Desk
By Manjiro Design
Located in brooklyn, NY
Radiused outer edges and a scalloped inner edge create a contrasting profile that adorns this
Category
2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
French Fruit Wood Two Drawer Desk
Located in Wilson, NC
French fruit wood two drawer desk or writing table, the top has outstanding color and patina ; the
Category
Antique 1890s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Radius Cutaway Reclaimed Walnut Desk
By Manjiro Design
Located in brooklyn, NY
Radiused outer edges and a scalloped inner edge create a contrasting profile that adorns this
Category
2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Italian Fratino Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian fratino desk with lyre legs and iron stretcher from the 18th century. This antique table
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Radius Cutaway Walnut Desk with Drawers
By Manjiro Design
Located in brooklyn, NY
Radiused outer edges and scalloped inner edge create a contrasting profile that adorns this minimal
Category
2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
New York Meeks & Sons Writing Table in Plum Mahogany with Leather, circa 1840
By Meeks & Sons Manufactory 1
Located in Miami, FL
A very handsome American Rococo Revival writing table in fine plum mahogany attributable to well
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Rococo Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 31 in W 35 in D 24 in
Antique 19th Century Louis XV Bureau Writing Table in Wood and Bronze
Located in BILBAO, ES
, with four looking forward, imposing curly legs, on all sides scalloped. Profiled and curved writing
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Antique 1880s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 27.56 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
French Bonheur-du-jour (Desk), Late 18th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French painted wood small-sized writing desk from the turn of the 18th and 19th century. This
Category
Antique 18th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Fabulous 19th Century Library Desk or Table
Located in Dublin, IE
A fabulous 19th century fruitwood library table desk finely hand carved with gorgeously rich grain
Category
Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Austrian Biedermeier Ash and Fruitwood Table Desk
Located in New York, NY
Austrian Biedermeier ash and fruitwood banded inlaid table desk with a single drawer with a
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ash, Fruitwood
Sligh Walnut Curved Front Desk with Leather Top
By Sligh-Lowry Furniture Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant and timeless walnut and tooled brown leather top curved front five drawer desk or writing
Category
Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Slant Front Painted Desk with Drop Front
Located in Houston, US
, 6 small drawers and delicate scalloped shelves. Original leather writing surface. The piece also has
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Ico Parisi Attributed Sculptural Desk With Glass Top 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in New York, NY
a swing out door for another compartment. The back of the desk is beautifully scalloped. A stunning
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Regence Style Rosewood, Ormolu and Brass Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extremely elegant French 19th century Regence st. rosewood, ormolu and brass desk. The desk is
Category
Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
An attractive Italian 19th century Oak trestle table/desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An attractive Italian 19th century Oak trestle table/desk. The honey colored Oak table is
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
French 19th Century Transitional St. Kingwood, Tulipwood and Ormolu Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Turquin marble desk. The three drawer desk is raised by slender cabriole legs with fine foliate ormolu
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
H 37 in W 29.25 in D 20.75 in
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany and Ormolu Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and most elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. Mahogany and ormolu desk. The desk is
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
French 18th Century Louis XV Period Kingwood And Tulipwood Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and elegant French 18th century Louis XV period kingwood and tulipwood inlaid desk
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Cherry Desk with Tan Leather Top
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique fruitwood desk was created in the Poitou region of France, circa 1890. Made of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Cherry
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Serpentine Cherry Desk with Parquetry Top
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique partner desk was created in the Poitou region of France, circa 1790. Made of
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 31.75 in W 60.75 in D 29 in
19th Century French Louis XV Leather Top Rosewood Marquetry & Bronze Ladies Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique rosewood table was crafted in France, circa 1860. The writing table with
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 30 in W 36 in D 21 in
English Georgian Period Mahogany Desk with Ten Graduating Drawers and Shelf
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Georgian period mahogany desk from the 19th century, with 10 graduating drawers and
Category
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 31.25 in W 43 in D 22 in
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Kingwood, Tulipwood and Ormolu Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant French 19th century Louis XV st. kingwood, tulipwood and ormolu desk. The desk is
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
H 29.25 in W 39.75 in D 22.75 in
Spanish Antique Small Wooden Desk w/Unique Carved "Trunk" Appearance from Front
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish smaller-sized wood desk, with a trunk-like appearance from front, from the early 20th
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 29.5 in W 44.75 in D 21.5 in
French 18th Century Louis XV Period Kingwood, Tulipwood and Ormolu Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, and ormolu desk circa. 1750. The Bureau à Cylindre desk is raised by beautiful cabriole legs with fine
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
H 38.5 in W 33.25 in D 18.25 in
Antique French Louis XIV Parquet Desk ~ Dining Table in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV Parquet Desk ~ Dining Table in Stripped Oak is a jewel of the
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Napoleon III Period Mounted Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
mounted Boulle desk. The two drawer desk is raised by cabriole legs elegantly decorated by ormolu chutes
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
19th Century Régence Napoleon III Ebonized Desk/Bureau Plat Stamped Gros/Paris
By Benjamin Gros
Located in Berlin, DE
stamped “GROS/PARIS”.
Beautiful and rare writing desk or so-called “bureau plat” made by the well-known
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 29.93 in W 51.19 in D 30.71 in
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Side Table/Desk, Signed F. Linke
By François Linke
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
/writing desk, signed F. Linke. The table is raised by elegant slender cabriole legs with wrap around
Category
Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
French Mid-18th Century Louis XV Period Petit Desk or Side Table
By Camard
Located in Southampton, NJ
Fine Mid-18th Century French Louis XV period petit ladies desk or side table handcrafted in solid
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
French 1800s Louis XV Style Walnut Desk with Green Leather and Lifting Panel
Located in Atlanta, GA
exquisite desk features a writing area overhanging four cabriole legs connected to one another through a
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut, Leather
H 40.5 in W 51.25 in D 30 in
19th Century French Louis XV Leather Top Walnut Partner Desk with Bronze Mounts
Located in Dallas, TX
Create an elegant office space using this antique, walnut desk. Crafted in France, circa 1890 and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 30.5 in W 61.25 in D 32.5 in
Early 20th C. French Louis XV Carved Mahogany and Marble-Top Lady Table Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
the scalloped apron and corners. The table desk is in excellent condition with a rich walnut patina
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 39.5 in W 38 in D 22 in
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Napoleon III Period Ebony and Ormolu Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
ormolu center table/desk. The table is raised by very slender cabriole legs with exquisite pierced fitted
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
H 29.75 in W 60 in D 37.75 in
French Chestnut and Oak Desk from Le Grand Monarque À Chartres, circa 1720
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved, circa 1720, using chestnut and oak woods, this desk was recently part of Le Grand
Category
Antique 1720s French Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Bronze
H 25.75 in W 70.125 in D 27.25 in
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Flamed Mahogany and Ormolu Bureau Plat Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A magnificent French 19th century Louis XV style flamed mahogany and ormolu Bureau plat desk. The
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
H 31 in W 65.25 in D 36.5 in
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Kingwood and Ormolu Desk, Attributed to Linke
By François Linke
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XV st. kingwood and ormolu desk
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
H 29.27 in W 45.25 in D 27 in
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Kingwood and Ormolu Desk Possibly by François L
By François Linke
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XV st. Kingwood and ormolu desk
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
H 31.25 in W 62 in D 35.5 in
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- What is a writing desk?1 Answer1stDibs 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, 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 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.
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