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Lucite and Brass “Bamboo” Console Table by Charles Hollis Jones, USA, 1960s
Lucite and Brass “Bamboo” Console Table by Charles Hollis Jones, USA, 1960s

Lucite and Brass “Bamboo” Console Table by Charles Hollis Jones, USA, 1960s

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Los Angeles, CA

mid-century modern form. Designed to function as a console, writing desk, or vanity table, it embodies

Category

Vintage 1960s American Regency Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Gilt Wood Chiavari Side Chair by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi, 1960s
Gilt Wood Chiavari Side Chair by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi, 1960s

Gilt Wood Chiavari Side Chair by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi, 1960s

By Chiavari

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

. Perfect for a writing desk, boudoir, bathroom or vanity chair. Gilt wood, high back, reupholstered. Some

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique English Edwardian Marquetry Inlaid Sewing Table
Antique English Edwardian Marquetry Inlaid Sewing Table

Antique English Edwardian Marquetry Inlaid Sewing Table

Located in Forney, TX

table, accent table, ladies vanity or writing desk, parlor lamp stand or bedside nightstand to name a

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian End Tables

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Ebony, Mahogany, Rosewood, Satinwood

Louis XVI Style Petite Commode Jewelry Box
Louis XVI Style Petite Commode Jewelry Box

Louis XVI Style Petite Commode Jewelry Box

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

wide range of interiors. Perfect for placement on a dresser, vanity, or writing desk, this petite

Category

20th Century Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Writing Desk Vanity
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Writing Desk Vanity

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Writing Desk Vanity

Located in San Marcos, CA

Here is a beautiful Scandinavian Modern teak desk manufactured in Denmark the 1960s. This

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vanities

Materials

Teak

Ib Kofod Larsen Danish Modern Teak Desk Vanity Floating Top
Ib Kofod Larsen Danish Modern Teak Desk Vanity Floating Top

Ib Kofod Larsen Danish Modern Teak Desk Vanity Floating Top

Located in Fairfield, ME

A classic floating top writing desk/vanity designed by Ib Kofod Larsen for G Plan.

Category

Vintage 1960s British Scandinavian Modern Desks

Bar Harbor Wicker Desk/Vanity
Bar Harbor Wicker Desk/Vanity

Bar Harbor Wicker Desk/Vanity

Located in Sheffield, MA

White Bar Harbor style wicker vanity/writing desk. Two open wood shelves on either side, wicker

Category

Early 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Painted Desk/ Vanity, circa 1920
Painted Desk/ Vanity, circa 1920

Painted Desk/ Vanity, circa 1920

Located in Bedford, NY

Shaped carved front drawer. Table can be used as a writing table or a vanity. Four inch high

Category

Early 20th Century American Hepplewhite Desks and Writing Tables

Vanity Desk Postmodern 1980s Including Chair
Vanity Desk Postmodern 1980s Including Chair

Vanity Desk Postmodern 1980s Including Chair

Located in Untersiggenthal, AG

Unique sculptural postmodern vanity desk in cherry wood with chair included. Beautifull

Category

Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry

Brass metal french vanity desk 1900s
Brass metal french vanity desk 1900s

Brass metal french vanity desk 1900s

Located in Sarasota, FL

Unusual French ornate writing desk. Marble top is not included. Some structural issues with the

Category

20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Swedish Mid-Century Teak and Beech Vanity/Desk
Swedish Mid-Century Teak and Beech Vanity/Desk

Swedish Mid-Century Teak and Beech Vanity/Desk

Located in VANCOUVER, CA

Teak & beech vanity/desk, circa 1950's. Unique shape with triangular storage cubbies and sleek

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Beech, Teak

Midcentury G Plan Fresco Teak Desk or Vanity
Midcentury G Plan Fresco Teak Desk or Vanity

Midcentury G Plan Fresco Teak Desk or Vanity

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Norcross, GA

Fantastic midcentury teak desk or vanity. Designed in the 1960s by Victor Bramwell Wilkins for G

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Teak G Plan Fresco Vanity or Desk
Mid-Century Modern Teak G Plan Fresco Vanity or Desk

Mid-Century Modern Teak G Plan Fresco Vanity or Desk

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Norcross, GA

Fantastic midcentury teak vanity or desk. Designed in the 1960s by Victor Bramwell Wilkins for G

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Vanity Desk in suede leather mod. SFG15, 2015 Limited Special Edition
Vanity Desk in suede leather mod. SFG15, 2015 Limited Special Edition

Vanity Desk in suede leather mod. SFG15, 2015 Limited Special Edition

By Veruska Gennari

Located in Morbio Inferiore, CH

Small Family Growing design series Edition of 10 special desk in suede leather top designed by

Category

2010s Swiss Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel

Black Lacquer and Red Contemporary Stiletto Shoe Desk or Dressing Table Vanity
Black Lacquer and Red Contemporary Stiletto Shoe Desk or Dressing Table Vanity

Black Lacquer and Red Contemporary Stiletto Shoe Desk or Dressing Table Vanity

By Splinter Works

Located in Bath, GB

writing desk. The drawers are lined with red baize and have no handles; just a neat hidden finger groove

Category

2010s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Contemporary Neb Writing Desk with Leather Top and Metal Front by Per Soderberg
Contemporary Neb Writing Desk with Leather Top and Metal Front by Per Soderberg

Contemporary Neb Writing Desk with Leather Top and Metal Front by Per Soderberg

By Per Soderberg

Located in Stockholm, SE

This contemporary writing desk by Swedish architect and designer Per Soderberg provides a striking

Category

2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Vanity by Raphael
Vanity by Raphael

Vanity by Raphael

Unavailable|$18,000

Vanity by Raphael

By Raphael Furniture

Located in Newburgh, NY

Rare vanity by Raphael, the left side opens to reveal a mirror and a shelf. Eight drawers. En suite

Category

20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Curvy Vanity Table Available
Curvy Vanity Table Available

Curvy Vanity Table Available

By Daniel Nikolovski and Danu Chirinciuc

Located in Concordia Sagittaria, Veneto

Easily transferable from the bedroom to the living room, where it can be used as a writing desk

Category

2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antonieta Vanity Table Designed by Tana Karei
Antonieta Vanity Table Designed by Tana Karei

Antonieta Vanity Table Designed by Tana Karei

By Tana Karei

Located in Ciudad De México, MX

The Antonieta table was thought as a vanity table but can be used as a writing desk. It has an

Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Ant. Walnut Carved Vanity, Bevelled Mirror, Scotland 1910, H894
Ant. Walnut Carved Vanity, Bevelled Mirror, Scotland 1910, H894

Ant. Walnut Carved Vanity, Bevelled Mirror, Scotland 1910, H894

Located in Vancouver, BC

Ant. Walnut Carved Vanity, Bevelled mirror, Scotland 1910, H894 Scotland 1910 Solid Walnut

Category

20th Century Scottish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Dyrlund Rosewood Vanity Chest of Drawers with Tambour Front
Dyrlund Rosewood Vanity Chest of Drawers with Tambour Front

Dyrlund Rosewood Vanity Chest of Drawers with Tambour Front

By Dyrlund

Located in Bridport, CT

Incredible rosewood desk with amazing wood grain by Dyrlund. Pull out desk drawer opens the tambour

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Victorian Marble Top Washstand, Dressing Chest Vanity, Scotland 1880, H215
Victorian Marble Top Washstand, Dressing Chest Vanity, Scotland 1880, H215

Victorian Marble Top Washstand, Dressing Chest Vanity, Scotland 1880, H215

Located in Vancouver, BC

Victorian Marble Top Washstand, Dressing Chest Vanity, Scotland 1880, H215 Scotland 1880 Solid

Category

Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Roll Contemporary Desk in Metal and Wood
Roll Contemporary Desk in Metal and Wood

Roll Contemporary Desk in Metal and Wood

By Artefatto Design Studio, Secolo

Located in London, GB

Writing desk by day and vanity table by night; roll desk 02 is a minimal piece with four metal legs

Category

2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Italian Vanity Table in Beige/Cappuccino/Cream Laquered with Two Drawers
Italian Vanity Table in Beige/Cappuccino/Cream Laquered with Two Drawers

Italian Vanity Table in Beige/Cappuccino/Cream Laquered with Two Drawers

By Danu Chirinciuc

Located in Concordia Sagittaria, Veneto

writing desk, this vanity merges functionality with Art Deco glamour style in a sleek design that will fit

Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Vanities

Materials

Wood, Upholstery, Plywood

Expandable Art Deco Secretary Desk, 1930s
Expandable Art Deco Secretary Desk, 1930s

Expandable Art Deco Secretary Desk, 1930s

By Jitona

Located in Prague 8, CZ

practical piece suitable as a writing desk, vanity, or striking accent in a vintage-inspired interior

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Shelves

Materials

Wood

Lovely French Art Deco Mahogany Ladies Vanity Writing Desk, circa 1920
Lovely French Art Deco Mahogany Ladies Vanity Writing Desk, circa 1920

Lovely French Art Deco Mahogany Ladies Vanity Writing Desk, circa 1920

Located in New York, NY

An exceptional museum quality Art Deco French ladies vanity writing desk with five drawers, circa

Category

Antique 19th Century French Art Deco Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Low Boy Dresser Vanity
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Low Boy Dresser Vanity

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Low Boy Dresser Vanity

Located in San Marcos, CA

lively wood grain and a slide our top drawer that can be used as a writing desk or a vanity with built-in

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

French Silvered Bronze Table
French Silvered Bronze Table

French Silvered Bronze Table

Unavailable|$16,000

French Silvered Bronze Table

Located in New York, NY

French silvered bronze vanity or writing desk with glass top, tapering square legs, and delicate

Category

Vintage 1940s European Tables

French Louis-Philippe Armchair of the 19th Century
French Louis-Philippe Armchair of the 19th Century

French Louis-Philippe Armchair of the 19th Century

Located in Reichenschwand, DE

a vanity or writing desk, this armchair effortlessly brings a touch of nostalgic grandeur to any

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Armchairs

Materials

Bronze

Antonio Pavia Lucite Frame w/ Stainless Steel & New Blue Velvet High Back Chair
Antonio Pavia Lucite Frame w/ Stainless Steel & New Blue Velvet High Back Chair

Antonio Pavia Lucite Frame w/ Stainless Steel & New Blue Velvet High Back Chair

By Antonio Pavia

Located in Houston, TX

to the style of Moorish architecture. This chair would be perfect for writing table or desk, a vanity

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Modern Walnut Writing Desk Vanity
Modern Walnut Writing Desk Vanity

Modern Walnut Writing Desk Vanity

Located in North York, ON

Modern walnut writing desk vanity. Featuring two tone dark walnut and white lacquer finish

Category

2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Exquisite French 40's Mirrored Writing Desk/Vanity
Exquisite French 40's Mirrored Writing Desk/Vanity

Exquisite French 40's Mirrored Writing Desk/Vanity

Located in New York, NY

Exquisite French 40's Mirrored Writing Desk/Vanity, all original glass

Category

20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Modern Leather Top Writing Desk Vanity in Cream Lacquered Finish
Modern Leather Top Writing Desk Vanity in Cream Lacquered Finish

Modern Leather Top Writing Desk Vanity in Cream Lacquered Finish

Located in North York, ON

Modern Leather Top Writing Desk Vanity in Cream Lacquered Finish. Featuring hand polished cream

Category

2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Barbara Barry for Baker Writing Desk/ Vanity
Barbara Barry for Baker Writing Desk/ Vanity

Barbara Barry for Baker Writing Desk/ Vanity

Located in Stamford, CT

A fine custom quality oak interior Baker by Barbara Barry writing desk/vanity on chrome feet.

Category

Late 20th Century American Desks

Materials

Chrome

1940s White Painted Writing Desk/ Vanity by Widdicomb
1940s White Painted Writing Desk/ Vanity by Widdicomb

1940s White Painted Writing Desk/ Vanity by Widdicomb

By John Widdicomb

Located in Stamford, CT

1940s petite writing desk/vanity by Widdicomb. Newly repainted in an antique white finish with

Category

Vintage 1940s American Louis XV Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique French Ladies Writing Desk Vanity
Antique French Ladies Writing Desk Vanity

Antique French Ladies Writing Desk Vanity

Located in West Hartford, CT

Antique French ladies kingwood secretary desk with parquetry pattern all around. Front drops down

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Greek Key Writing Desk/Vanity by Kittinger
Greek Key Writing Desk/Vanity by Kittinger

Greek Key Writing Desk/Vanity by Kittinger

Located in New York, NY

Black lacquer with silver leaf
detailing and greek key design
function as pulls. Fitted with
six drawers and a mirrored top.
This item has a matching benc...

Category

20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Paul Frankl Writing Desk/ Vanity by Johnson Furniture
Paul Frankl Writing Desk/ Vanity by Johnson Furniture

Paul Frankl Writing Desk/ Vanity by Johnson Furniture

By Johnson Furniture Co., Paul Frankl

Located in Highland, IN

This elegant writing desk or vanity by Paul Frankl is very refined in its proportions and details

Category

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

Materials

Brass

French Marquetry Ladies Writing Desk Vanity With Stool
French Marquetry Ladies Writing Desk Vanity With Stool

French Marquetry Ladies Writing Desk Vanity With Stool

Located in West Hartford, CT

Gorgeous French writing desk in kingwood with intricate marquetry inlay work on all sides, amazing

Category

Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Brushed Steel And Marble Writing Desk Vanity
Early 20th Century Brushed Steel And Marble Writing Desk Vanity

Early 20th Century Brushed Steel And Marble Writing Desk Vanity

Located in Brooklyn, NY

small desk, a vanity or entryway table. The chair opening measures 14.5" w x 26" ht.

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass, Steel

Art Deco Machine Age Chrome & Black Lacquer Writing Desk/Vanity
Art Deco Machine Age Chrome & Black Lacquer Writing Desk/Vanity

Art Deco Machine Age Chrome & Black Lacquer Writing Desk/Vanity

By Gilbert Rohde

Located in New York, NY

This elegant Art Deco Machine Age desk or vanity in the style of Gilbert Rohde. It features a

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Karl Springer "Angular Leg Writing Desk/Vanity" in Lacquered Goatskin, 1970s
Karl Springer "Angular Leg Writing Desk/Vanity" in Lacquered Goatskin, 1970s

Karl Springer "Angular Leg Writing Desk/Vanity" in Lacquered Goatskin, 1970s

By Karl Springer

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

"Angular Leg Desk/Vanity" in lacquered goatskin with 2 drawers by Karl Springer, American 1970's

Category

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

Materials

Goatskin, Wood, Lacquer

Modernist Vanity / Writing Desk
Modernist Vanity / Writing Desk

Modernist Vanity / Writing Desk

Located in New York, NY

Elegant Modernist Writing Desk / Vanity with Luxurious Red Glass Top

Category

Vintage 1930s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Rare French Mid-Century Modern Lucite & Glass Writing Desk / Vanity by P. Vandel
Rare French Mid-Century Modern Lucite & Glass Writing Desk / Vanity by P. Vandel

Rare French Mid-Century Modern Lucite & Glass Writing Desk / Vanity by P. Vandel

By Pierre Vandel

Located in New York, NY

Elegant French Mid-Century Modern lucite and glass desk /writing table / vanity by Pierre Vandel

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Warren McArthur Small Writing Desk Vanity c. 1938
Warren McArthur Small Writing Desk Vanity c. 1938

Warren McArthur Small Writing Desk Vanity c. 1938

By Warren McArthur

Located in Camden, ME

Two drawer writing desk by Warren McArthur. The desk was professionally restored 25 years ago

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Italian Rococo Style Inlaid Writing Desk Vanity
Antique Italian Rococo Style Inlaid Writing Desk Vanity

Antique Italian Rococo Style Inlaid Writing Desk Vanity

Located in Palm Beach, FL

scenes, pullout tooled leather writing surface, foldout mirror, lower storage drawer and two hidden

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Brass

Paul Frankl Writing Desk or Vanity with Cork Top by Johnson Furniture
Paul Frankl Writing Desk or Vanity with Cork Top by Johnson Furniture

Paul Frankl Writing Desk or Vanity with Cork Top by Johnson Furniture

By Johnson Furniture Co., Paul Frankl

Located in Highland, IN

This design by Paul Frankl is has great scale and versatility. It is useful as a writing desk

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Sophisticated Writing Desk/Bookcase in White Lacquer
Sophisticated Writing Desk/Bookcase in White Lacquer

Sophisticated Writing Desk/Bookcase in White Lacquer

Located in Danville, CA

Glamorous Demilune Writing Desk, Vanity, or Dressing Table designed by John Lubberts and Lambert

Category

Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Modern Art Deco Dark Mahogany Writing Desk
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Modern Art Deco Dark Mahogany Writing Desk

Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Modern Art Deco Dark Mahogany Writing Desk

By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Modern Art Deco style dark mahogany writing desk, vanity, or console table with custom

Category

Late 20th Century American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Nickel

Gio Ponti Desk for the University of Padua
Gio Ponti Desk for the University of Padua

Gio Ponti Desk for the University of Padua

By Gio Ponti

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

beautiful brass detailing on the feet. Fantastic and functional size; would make an excellent writing desk

Category

20th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Gio Ponti Desk for the University of Padua
Gio Ponti Desk for the University of Padua

Gio Ponti Desk for the University of Padua

By Gio Ponti

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

detailing and standing on brass feet. Fantastic and functional size; would make an excellent writing desk

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Gio Ponti Desk
Gio Ponti Desk

Gio Ponti Desk

By Gio Ponti

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

the feet. Fantastic and functional size; would make an excellent writing desk, vanity, or console

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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Writing Desk Vanity For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal writing desk vanity for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every writing desk vanity was constructed with great care. Find 208 options for an antique or vintage writing desk vanity now, or shop our selection of 24 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect writing desk vanity — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A writing desk vanity, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made writing desk vanity over the years, but those crafted by Paul Frankl, Arne Wahl Iversen and Merve Kahraman are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Writing Desk Vanity?

The average selling price for a writing desk vanity at 1stDibs is $4,450, while they’re typically $525 on the low end and $75,000 for the highest priced.

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Questions About Writing Desk Vanity
  • 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 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 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 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.