Biedermeier Blondewood Inlaid Writing Desk
Unavailable|$3,865
Biedermeier Blondewood Inlaid Writing Desk
Located in Salisbury, GB
A Biedermeier blondewood inlaid writing desk with X-frame trestle end supports, circa 1840.
Unavailable|$3,865
Biedermeier Blondewood Inlaid Writing Desk
Located in Salisbury, GB
A Biedermeier blondewood inlaid writing desk with X-frame trestle end supports, circa 1840.
19th Century Trestle-Style English Writing Desk Library Table
Located in Surrey, BC
An exceptional, compact antique English writing desk/library table with trestle-style legs, circa 1880s.
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Oak Butcher Block Trestle Table Writing Desk
Located in West Hartford, CT
Custom vintage butcher block table with thick solid oak top and trestle legs with stretcher. Sleek and simple with a strong profile. Can be used as a dining table or desk.
Oak
Mid-Century Curved Trestle Base Writing Desk from J.B. Van Sciver
By J.B. Van Sciver Company
Located in West Chester, PA
A high quality vintage writing desk featuring a curved top with three drawers on a trestle base from J.B.
Wood
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Trestle Library Table or Writing Desk
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts trestle library table or writing desk By Gustav Stickley (original label present) USA, Circa 1900 Measures: 48" W x ...
Oak
Lovely Large Brown Leather Hand Stitched Three Drawer Trestle Writing Table Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely brown leather hand stitched three drawer writing table / desk with trestle base A good looking well made and decorative desk, it has...
Leather, Wood
Sold|$2,921
Trestle Desk, Italy 1970
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Desk or trestle table, Italy 1970. Each trestle is made up of two chromed steel blades assembled at the top, enclosing a rubber silent-block. The top consists of a 19 mm transparent ...
Chrome
Sold|$3,800 / item
Regency Mahogany Trestle Base Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
With an old brown leather inset top with banded edge over two drawers and raised on a trestle base with Lyre ends and turned stretcher, saber legs and pointed leaf tip caster cups an...
Brass
Brushed Steel Sled Base Trestle Writing Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Exceptionally well made writing table or desk consisting of a pair of brushed steel sled based "sawhorse" A frame supports. One inch beveled, radius corner 1/2" thick glass top. Eac...
Steel
Sold|$1,250
Vintage Industrial Trestle Base Desk
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Pair of vintage English industrial metal legs with a reclaimed wood top. Makes a great desk. The height of the table is 31.5 inches. The height to the top of the ledge is 34.5 in...
Metal
Sorrel Ash Flip-Top Trestle Base Writing Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Counter height ash wood flip top desk or writing table finished in sorrel tones with incised back panels. X shaped collapsible base with foot rail. Slanted top with that flips up to ...
Ash
Sold|$12,500
Oak Trestle Desk, France 1940's
Located in New York, NY
Solid oak Desk with a trestle base.
Oak
Danish Modern Brazilian Rosewood Trestle Desk
Located in Astoria, NY
A Danish modern gorgeous, highly lacquered Brazilian rosewood three-drawer trestle desk or vanity.
Rosewood
Sold|$4,312
1930s French Oak Architect's Trestle Desk
Located in London, GB
An excellently proportioned early 20th century architect’s desk constructed from solid oak timber. Characterfully patinated from its utilitarian life, the desk featured two drawers a...
Oak
Sold|$1,750
Solid Maple Lacquered Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid Maple Lacquered Writing Desk or Hall Trestle Table w/ mitered glass top.
Sold|$2,550
Antique Trestle Farm Table Work Table Desk
Located in Round Top, TX
This old work table is quite versatile; a "rim" was added around 3 sides with the front open allowing it to even be used as a desk. The top is made up of 4 planks, now showing some e...
Wood
19th Century Italian Carved Trestle Table/Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century bleached walnut trestle style table with two pedestals connected by a center stretcher. Single drawer for storage. The highly carved urn shaped pedestals are supported b...
Walnut
Executive Leather Top Trestle Desk by Hooker Furniture
By Hooker Furniture
Located in Trenton, NJ
Elevate your workspace with the Hooker Furniture Leather Topped Trestle Desk, a sophisticated piece that combines sleek design with practical function. With an ebonized finish and a ...
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
Late 19th Century English Trestle Base Worktable Desk
Located in Mckinney, TX
A charming, compact worktable, perfectly suited for versatile use as a desk. The table showcases a trestle base, with a scrubbed pine top that harmonizes beautifully with the origina...
Pine
Highbridge desk / trestle table by Ralph Lauren Home
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sleek classic form has been updated with a modern sensibility by Ralph Lauren. Stainless steel sawhorse legs, polished to perfection, support a serene work surface crafted of cl...
19th Century French Walnut Trestle Table 'Perfect Desk Dimensions'
Located in Richmond, VA
19th century French walnut trestle table. Great size to use as a small dining table or a desk. Thick top rests on carved base with iron supports.
Walnut
Chrome and Glass Trestle Leg Console Table or Desk
Located in Voorburg, NL
Unique trestle leg sidetable or desk, 1970s Hollywood style. Simple but nice design made out of chromed legs with a beautiful two tiered glass top. High decorative piece in 1970s Hol...
Chrome
Antique Spanish Trestle-Leg & Iron Stretcher Desk, Elaborately Carved
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish elaborately carved wood desk, with trestle-legs and forged-iron stretchers, from the turn of the 19th and 20th century. This antique table from Spain has a rectangular-shap...
Wood
Italian Walnut Wood 19th Century Trestle Table or Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite 19th century Italian trestle table is made of richly carved sides, standing on paw feet and decorated with large volutes and floral carvings. From the beautiful top...
Walnut
Antique Spanish Baroque Hand-Carved Walnut & Iron Trestle Desk & Chair 1860
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique carved walnut Spanish Baroque trestle desk/table and matching chair, circa 1860. The desk is very finely carved in the Baroque/Renaissance taste and comes from the And...
Iron
17-1800's Antique Italian Walnut Trestle Library, Carved, Border Table / Desk!!
Located in Austin, TX
Outstanding 17-1800's Antique Italian Walnut Trestle Library, Carved, Border Table / Desk!! Antique Table / Desk, Italian Walnut Trestle Library, Carved, Border, 18th /19th Century,...
Wood
Vintage 1960s Solid Hardwood with Brass Inlay Trestle Campaign Desk and Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely large vintage circa 1960s hardwood with brass inlay Trestle Campaign desk and matching chair A very good looking heavy and well made...
Brass
18th C. Spanish Carved-Walnut Trestle-Leg Desk W/Iron Stretchers & Two Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A handsome Spanish walnut desk, with trestle-legs and forged-iron stretchers, from the 18th century. This antique table from Spain has a rectangular-shaped top (with iron wraps at co...
Walnut
Sold|$12,420
Spanish Trestle Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19th c. Mahogany and Walnut table. Two wide Walnut boards with framework in Mahogany. A lot of old repairs. Beautiful top.
Sold|$7,070
Classic Spanish Trestle Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Spanish trestle table with a naturally distressed finish commensurate with age and use. A Classic lyre leg table with iron stretchers. Natural smooth natural wood patina...
Chestnut
Sold|$2,760
Spanish Walnut Trestle Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a charming small Spanish walnut trestle table that date to the late 19th or early 20th century. The table is in overall very good condition. It has been refinished and there ...
Walnut
Sold|$9,750
Italian Oak Trestle Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Oak trestle table with bread board detail to the top and carved wood stretcher.
Oak
Sold|$4,649
English Oak Trestle Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1900 English Oak trestle table with Makers Mark Measures: W183 x D74 x H73 cm.
Oak
Sold|$2,200
French Carved Walnut Trestles
Located in Long Island City, NY
These walnut trestles possess a few details worth mentioning: dovetail joints, graceful scrolled veneer, a beautifully aged surface. Pair them with a glass or marble top, or a well-w...
Walnut
Sold|$6,500
Alessandro Albrizzi Trestle Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Platted Steel Base with a new custom Security glass top.
Provenance: Martha's, Worth Ave. Palm Beach
Steel
1950's Architect's Trestle Table
Located in New York, NY
A fine architect's trestle table in mahogany
Mahogany
Sold|$4,600
18th Century Italian Walnut Trestle Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
Italian, 18th century.walnut trestle or tavern table having a thick single board walnut top above turned legs with Iron stretcher. Perfect size to use as a writing table, sofa or cen...
Walnut
Sold|$18,500
George Nakashima Trestle Dining Table, 1960
By George Nakashima
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
George Nakashima trestle dining table, 1960. Table consists of two solid boards joined by three rosewood butterflies. Signed with client's name to underside. This piece also function...
Rosewood, Walnut
Sold|$8,355
19th C Spanish Walnut Trestle Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1850 19th C Spanish walnut trestle table with iron trestle supports Excellent colour and patination sku 1004 Measures: W127 x D78 x H79 cm.
Iron
Sold|$9,400
French Polychrome Painted Lyre Trestle Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1880 French Polychrome painted Lyre Trestle table Measures: W 174 x D 57 x H 72 cm.
Pine
Sold|$2,800
Belgian 1970's Chromed Steel Trestle Table
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A fantastic, high quality, heavy and well made, Belgian 1970's, chromed plated steel trestle table. Glass not original. Could be a writing desk, work table or console.
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Sold|$9,480
Chinese Trestle Painting Table, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A long, narrow table such as this makes for an ideal workspace for contemplating Chinese scrolls and paintings. This Qing-dynasty table was made in northern China over a century ago,...
Elm
Sold|$3,800
17th C. Italian Walnut Baroque Trestle Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
Italian, 17th century. Baroque walnut dining or tavern table having a shaped trestle base with iron supports. Perfect size to use as a writing table, sofa or center table.
Walnut
18th Century Italian Walnut Baroque Trestle Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
Italian, 18th century. Baroque walnut dining or tavern table having a thick walnut top above turned legs with Walnut stretcher. Perfect size to use as a writing table, sofa or center...
Walnut
Elegant Gold Aluminum & Glass X-Leg Trestle Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant gold anodized aluminum X-based glass top writing table, with trestle stretcher. Well made, with finely polished welds, and rounded leg caps. Very sturdy writing surface. Cou...
Glass
19th Century Spanish Baroque Walnut Trestle Library Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic 19th century Spanish library table or writing table featuring iron trestle supports. Made in the Baroque taste fronted by three storage drawers with decorative carved fronts a...
Iron
Sold|$2,475
Trestle Table with Iron Base and Stone Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A trestle table with iron base and stone top. Originating in England, circa 1920.
Stone, Iron
Midcentury Folding Flat Trestle Table from 1970s Italy
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
The Folding Flat Trestle Table from 1970s Italy is a striking example of functional design meeting minimalist elegance. The table’s top is crafted from plywood, offering a lightweigh...
Wood, Pine
Midcentury Folding Flat Trestle Table from 1970s Italy
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
The Folding Flat Trestle Table from 1970s Italy is a striking example of functional design meeting minimalist elegance. The table’s top is crafted from plywood, offering a lightweigh...
Wood
19th Century Spanish Walnut and Wrought Iron Trestle Table
Located in Richmond, VA
Great 19th century Spanish walnut trestle table with wrought iron stretcher. Versatile form- great for a dining table or a desk.
Chestnut
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Trestle Library Table
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts trestle library table or writing desk By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1910 Measures: 48"W x 29.5"D x 29.75"H.
Oak
Gustav Stickley Oak Trestle or Library Table with Leather Top
Located in Milford, NH
Gustav Stickley (1858-1942) desk or writing table with a red Gustav Stickley mark on the underside. The leather on the top has been replaced.
Oak, Leather
Limbert Style Antique Mission Tiger Oak Arts & Crafts Trestle Library Table
By Charles Limbert
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts tiger oak trestle library table or writing desk In the manner of Charles P.
Oak
Bamboo Trestle Table with Glass Top and Chrome Detail
Located in Miami, FL
Bamboo Table with Glass Top and Chrome Corner Details.
Chrome
An Italian Baroque Walnut Trestle Table with Iron Stretcher
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a four board rectangular top above two lyre shaped supports with carved stretchers and rounded feet, the supports joined by a wrought iron stretcher
Wrought Iron
A Spanish Baroque Walnut and Pinewood Trestle Form Table/Console
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a two-board rectangular top supported by two trestle-form supports joined by a straight stretcher, the top of walnut, the legs and stretcher of pinewood
Walnut, Pine
Stickley Mission Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood Trestle Dining Table or Library Table
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts solid cherry wood trestle dining table, library table, or writing desk By L. & J.G.
Cherry
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.
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.
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Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.