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Classy and Stylish Italian 1970's Chest of Drawers Vanity and Writing Desk
Classy and Stylish Italian 1970's Chest of Drawers Vanity and Writing Desk

Classy and Stylish Italian 1970's Chest of Drawers Vanity and Writing Desk

By Saporiti

Located in Weesp, NL

Not merely a chest of drawers, it effortlessly transforms into a vanity, writing desk, and dressing table, adapting to your changing needs and personal style.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Arne Vodder Danish Teak Vanity Secretary Desk
Arne Vodder Danish Teak Vanity Secretary Desk

Arne Vodder Danish Teak Vanity Secretary Desk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The top drawer pulls out and lifts to reveal hidden storage and a built-in mirror, allowing the piece to transition seamlessly from a writing desk to a vanity. The lower section fea...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Mastercraft Etched Bronze Burlwood Console or Writing Desk 6 Ft
Mastercraft Etched Bronze Burlwood Console or Writing Desk 6 Ft

Mastercraft Etched Bronze Burlwood Console or Writing Desk 6 Ft

By Mastercraft, Bernhard Rohne

Located in Rio Vista, CA

The table is crafted in a Mid-Century Modern style while invoking Hollywood Regency and Chinoiserie influences, well-suited for use in a variety of spaces as a console, hall table, w...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Victorian White Wicker Rattan Desk Side Vanity High Back Portrait Chair
Victorian White Wicker Rattan Desk Side Vanity High Back Portrait Chair

Victorian White Wicker Rattan Desk Side Vanity High Back Portrait Chair

Located in Clifton Forge, VA

This is an ornate Victorian wicker chair with a narrow, tall back that would be perfect for a vanity, a writing desk, on a patio or would be fantastic in a photography studio.

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Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Mainland Smith Tessellated Stone With Brass Inlay Vanity, Console Table or Desk
Mainland Smith Tessellated Stone With Brass Inlay Vanity, Console Table or Desk

Mainland Smith Tessellated Stone With Brass Inlay Vanity, Console Table or Desk

By Maitland Smith

Located in Miami, FL

Mid-Century Maitland Smith vanity, small writing desk or console table made with tessellated stone and brass inlay circa 1970s.

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Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Stone, Brass

18th Century European Red Lacquer Dressing Table and Writing Desk with Mirror an
18th Century European Red Lacquer Dressing Table and Writing Desk with Mirror an

18th Century European Red Lacquer Dressing Table and Writing Desk with Mirror an

Located in Madrid, ES

Keywords: 18th Century Dressing Table, Antique Vanity, Writing Desk, Red Lacquer, Gilt Decoration, Dressing Mirror, Tabletop Secrétaire, Fall Front Desk, European Furniture, Baroque ...

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Antique 1780s Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Fruitwood

Restored Vanity Dresser in Teak, Nils Jonson, Tørring Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960
Restored Vanity Dresser in Teak, Nils Jonson, Tørring Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960

Restored Vanity Dresser in Teak, Nils Jonson, Tørring Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960

By Torring Mobelfabrik

Located in Deland, FL

Cleverly designed to function as both a dresser, vanity and writing desk this unique case piece is ideal for those limited on space but unwilling to compromise on style and functiona...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Antique Italian Writing Table, Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry, c. 1950
Antique Italian Writing Table, Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry, c. 1950

Antique Italian Writing Table, Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry, c. 1950

Located in BŘECLAV, CZ

This piece embodies the sophistication of 19th century decorative arts and would serve beautifully as a vanity table, writing desk, or luxurious jewelry cabinet.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Napoleon III Tables

Materials

Bronze

Italian Mid-Century Vanity Dresser with Marble Top by Silvio Cavatorta, 1950s
Italian Mid-Century Vanity Dresser with Marble Top by Silvio Cavatorta, 1950s

Italian Mid-Century Vanity Dresser with Marble Top by Silvio Cavatorta, 1950s

By Silvio Cavatorta

Located in Buccinasco, MI

Originally conceived as a dressing table or vanity, the piece is equally compelling today as a luxurious vanity, writing desk or statement console.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Marble, Brass

20th-Century Mahogany & Pine Wood Vennered With Mahogany Ladies' Secretary Desk
20th-Century Mahogany & Pine Wood Vennered With Mahogany Ladies' Secretary Desk

20th-Century Mahogany & Pine Wood Vennered With Mahogany Ladies' Secretary Desk

Located in Opole, PL

20th-Century Mahogany & Pine Wood Vennered With Mahogany Ladies' Secretary Desk Step into timeless elegance with this stunning antique French-style writing desk and vanity, a rare a...

Category

Early 20th Century European Secretaires

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany, Pine

Louis XV-Style Demi-Lune Desk with Carved Legs, Leather Top and Hidden Drawers
Louis XV-Style Demi-Lune Desk with Carved Legs, Leather Top and Hidden Drawers

Louis XV-Style Demi-Lune Desk with Carved Legs, Leather Top and Hidden Drawers

Located in Yonkers, NY

Ideal for a study, library, or as an accent in a grand living room, this desk is as functional as it is beautiful. Use it as a writing desk, a vanity in a spacious bedroom, or even a...

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Antique Late 19th Century Indonesian Louis XV Demi-lune Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Mid Century Modern Secretary in Mahogany with a pull out mirror, Denmark 1960s
Mid Century Modern Secretary in Mahogany with a pull out mirror, Denmark 1960s

Mid Century Modern Secretary in Mahogany with a pull out mirror, Denmark 1960s

Located in Beograd, RS

An additional hinged panel conceals a mirror and a fitted compartment with dividers, allowing the piece to function equally well as a writing desk or vanity. Below, three spacious d...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Louis XV Style Distressed Painted Console Table
Louis XV Style Distressed Painted Console Table

Louis XV Style Distressed Painted Console Table

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

It functions equally well in an elegant foyer beneath a mirror, as a refined writing desk in a study, a graceful vanity in a bedroom, or an accent console in a formal living room.

Category

20th Century French Louis XV Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

1930's Italian Console & Stool
1930's Italian Console & Stool

1930's Italian Console & Stool

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Italy, 1930's This piece could also be used as a writing desk or vanity!  

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Console Tables

Materials

Bentwood

19th-century American Federal Mahogany Three-Drawer Worktable
19th-century American Federal Mahogany Three-Drawer Worktable

19th-century American Federal Mahogany Three-Drawer Worktable

Located in San Francisco, CA

However, while sewing was the primary focus, upper-class women also utilized these partitioned tables as personal writing desks or vanities. The small square sections frequently held...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Miniature Cast Brass Table Mirror with Foliate Motif, ca. 1900
Antique Victorian Miniature Cast Brass Table Mirror with Foliate Motif, ca. 1900

Antique Victorian Miniature Cast Brass Table Mirror with Foliate Motif, ca. 1900

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Thanks to its delicate miniature proportions, this mirror serves as a perfect, subtle accent for a dresser, vanity, writing desk, or as part of a collection of antique smalls.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Table Mirrors

Materials

Metal

Antique 19th Century French Bronze and Cut Crystal Jewelry Casket
Antique 19th Century French Bronze and Cut Crystal Jewelry Casket

Antique 19th Century French Bronze and Cut Crystal Jewelry Casket

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

It would be equally compelling displayed empty as a decorative objet d'art on a dressing table, vanity, writing desk, bedside table, or collector's cabinet.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Bronze, Enamel

Silver Victorian Edward J. Hauck Basket Weave Pill Box Stamp Holder
Silver Victorian Edward J. Hauck Basket Weave Pill Box Stamp Holder

Silver Victorian Edward J. Hauck Basket Weave Pill Box Stamp Holder

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Whether displayed on a vanity, writing desk, or included in a silver collection, it offers timeless appeal.

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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

Designed by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi and produced since the early 19th century in the Ligurian town of Chiavari, Italy. Perfect for a writing desk, boudoir, bathroom or vanity chair...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Wood

Chevron Bone Inlay Console Table with Three Drawers by House of Jaipur
Chevron Bone Inlay Console Table with Three Drawers by House of Jaipur

Chevron Bone Inlay Console Table with Three Drawers by House of Jaipur

Located in New York, NY

The clean, linear silhouette makes it perfect for entryways, hallways, living rooms, bedrooms or as a stylish vanity or writing desk. Minimalist yet detailed, contemporary yet handc...

Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Bone, Wood

Estate Art Deco Sterling 925 Lorgnette Folding Glasses
Estate Art Deco Sterling 925 Lorgnette Folding Glasses

Estate Art Deco Sterling 925 Lorgnette Folding Glasses

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This example retains its timeless charm, with a balanced weight in hand and a refined presence whether displayed on a vanity, writing desk, or within a collection of antique optical ...

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Designed to function as a console, writing desk, or vanity table, it embodies the versatile sophistication that defines Jones’s best work.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Regency Console Tables

Materials

Brass

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

Finished on all sides and the ideal proportions for use as a side or end table, center table, petite console or entry table, accent table, ladies vanity or writing desk, parlor lamp ...

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian End Tables

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Ebony, Mahogany, Rosewood, Satinwood

Petite Skirted Slipper Chair with Botanical Bird Print and Velvet Trim
Petite Skirted Slipper Chair with Botanical Bird Print and Velvet Trim

Petite Skirted Slipper Chair with Botanical Bird Print and Velvet Trim

By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz

Located in Greenwich, CT

Its smaller scale suits a bedroom reading corner, a vanity or writing desk, or as an extra seat tucked into a lounge grouping where a full-size chair would crowd the space.

Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple, Upholstery

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

Perfect for placement on a dresser, vanity, or writing desk, this petite commode serves as both a jewelry box and a statement piece.

Category

20th Century Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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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.

Finding the Right Tables for You

The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.

Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.

Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.

Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.

The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte. 

Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life. 

No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .

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 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 ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
    Desks typically include drawers or storage compartments, while writing tables (and secretary desks) offer a flatter surface with little to no built-in storage.
  • 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 16, 2026
    Desks typically include drawers or storage, while writing tables are a flatter, more minimal work surface; check the listing description for storage details.