Art Deco Writing Desk with Fluted Legs, Circa 1940s, France
Located in Beirut, LB
This French Art Deco writing desk, dating from the 1940s, features a sophisticated D-shaped
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Art Deco Writing Desk with Fluted Legs, Circa 1940s, France
Located in Beirut, LB
This French Art Deco writing desk, dating from the 1940s, features a sophisticated D-shaped
Wood
English 19th Century Mahogany Writing Desk with Fluted Legs and Leather Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
This English writing desk from the 19th century is a well-proportioned and finely crafted example
Brass
19th Century Swedish Writing Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 19th-century Swedish writing desk exemplifies the timeless charm of Gustavian design
Pine
Late 19th Century English Leather Top Writing Table with Flouted Legs.
Located in Shelton, CT
top with gilt-tooled border. The piece is raised on refined fluted tapering legs ending in original
Leather, Wood
Italian Classic Walnut Marquetry Desk Writing Table with Two leafs
Located in Miami, FL
medallion. The table's fluted legs retain their original brass ring detailing, with the stretchers joined by
Walnut
Regency Style Mahogany Writing Desk with Leather Top, UK Craftsmanship
Located in Woodbury, CT
This Regency style writing desk with a tooled saddle leather top and beaded edge has three
Leather, Mahogany
Louis XVI Style Writing Desk with Green Leather Top, circa 1950s
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A refined Louis XVI–style writing desk dating from around the 1950s, crafted in solid cherry wood
Bronze
19th Century French Neoclassical Walnut Writing Desk with Gilt Leather Top
Located in Madrid, ES
French writing desk dating from the late 19th century, crafted in finely figured French walnut and
Brass
Elegant early 20th century writing desk with brass details and three drawers
Located in BÉTERA, ES
the Louis XVI period. The desk features three drawers across the front, slender fluted legs with
Brass
Elegant Swedish Gustavian Desk with Fluted Decor and a Large Drawer, Circa 1790
Located in Kramfors, SE
solid pine. Original fluted decor around the whole apron and straight tapered legs. The ends of the legs
Pine
Louis XVI Style Mahogany Writing Desk with Leather Top, Mid-20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Fluted legs taper gracefully to the floor, emphasizing the desk’s lightness and architectural clarity
Brass
19th Century Italian Walnut Writing Desk, Neoclassical Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
and movement of the wood. The desk is raised on four finely turned and fluted legs, connected by an
Wood
18th Century Swedish Painted Center Table ~ Writing Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Swedish Painted Center Table ~ Writing Desk This selection embodies the quiet
Oak, Paint
Louis XVI-Style Mahogany Desk with Leather Writing Surface & Pull-Out Extensions
Located in Eindhoven, NL
, each accompanied by its own key. The desk rests on tapered, fluted legs finished with bronze collars
Bronze
Victorian Writing Table Desk Period Antique Mahogany 1870
Located in Potters Bar, GB
fluted legs with brass castors The table features 2 oak lined drawers with brass swan neck handles. Will
Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Oak Writing Desk with Bleached Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Neoclassical emphasis on symmetry and restraint. The desk is raised on four fluted, tapering legs terminating
Oak
$1,875Sale Price|25% Off
19th Century French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Diminutive size 19th century French provincial writing table or desk. The table is constructed from
Fruitwood
Classic, French Louis XVI Writing Desk, Ebonized Mahogany, Leather
Located in Austin, TX
Writing desk from France in the Louis XVI style. This piece is made of solid wood construction
Brass
A Very Rare Neat Size 19th Century Leather Top Writing Desk with Ormolu Mounts
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare 19th Century well figured mahogany and kingwood leather top ladies writing desk of neat
Ormolu
Diminutive French Louis XIV Style Walnut Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming 19th century French writing table or desk made in a diminutive scale or ladies bureau plat
Brass
Hollywood Regency Art Deco Revival Writing Desk purchased at Bloomingdale's
By Bloomingdale's
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated Art Deco Revival, Hollywood Regency, Biedermeier style writing desk, originally
Wood
Emile Galle "Ombelles" Floral and Pastoral Marquetry Writing Desk
By Émile Gallé
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Nouveau writing desk featuring an open upper section with a marquetry inlaid pasteral
Wood
Antique Louis XVI Writing Desk, Cognac Leather, Bonze & Brass
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique Louis XVI style desk with cognac leather top and gold embossed frieze, fluted legs finished
Leather, Wood
French 19th Century Bonheur Du Jour Mahogany Lady Writing Desk
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant French 19th century , gilt bronze-mounted Mahogany Bonheur Du Jour , lady writing desk
Bronze
Vintage Baker Hepplewhite Style Mahogany Leather Top Executive Writing Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Stunning Vintage Baker English Hepplewhite Style Mahogany Tooled Leather Top Executive Writing Desk. Item
Mahogany
Antique French Louis XVI Writing Desk Cognac Leather, Bonze & Brass
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
a sliding tray with matching cognac leather top. One key. Elegant fluted legs with golden rings and
Leather, Wood
$3,720Sale Price|60% Off
Important French Brass Inlaid Paint Decorated Rolltop Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This important French brass inlaid paint decorated rolltop ladies writing desk is a rare and
Marble, Brass
Antique French Louis XVI Writing Desk Cognac Leather, Bonze & Brass
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
, so this desk is also perfect be placed in the middle of the room. Elegant fluted legs with golden
Leather, Wood
19th Century English William IV Fruitwood Writing Table or Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
edge on the border. The desk features whimsical turned and fluted legs ending with ball feet. Lovely
Brass
Antique French Satinwood Parquetry Louis XVI Writing Desk, Tooled Leather Top
Located in Chicago, IL
writing desk features a beautifully book-matched satinwood finish, classic neoclassical lines, and tapered
Satinwood
Early 20th Century French Oak Desk or Writing Table from Normandy
Located in Fayetteville, AR
a wooden knob drawer pull. The table rests on tapered fluted legs. A versatile piece, this table
Oak
19th Century Swedish Gray Painted Two-Drawer Table or Writing Desk
Located in Round Top, TX
19th century Swedish table or writing desk crafted with two drawers fitted with brass pulls. The
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Regency Desk Writing Table and Chair
By Guglielmo Ulrich, Melchiorre Bega, Vittorio Dassi, Paolo Buffa, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and neoclassical midcentury Regency Italian writing table or desk with its paired newly
Brass
French Napoleon III Ebonised & Gilt Bronze Writing Desk Bonheur-du-Jour 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stunning ebonized Napoleon III writing desk or bonheur du jour Circa 1880 Very on trend with
Bronze
A French Louis XVI Style Kingwood Parquetry & Ormolu Mounted Writing Table Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
apron are mounted with gilt florettes and stand on tapering fluted legs with bronze collars and
Ormolu
Mid-19th Century French Henri II Style Walnut Writing Table or Desk
Located in Fayetteville, AR
detailed with acanthus leaves. The table rests on tapered fluted legs joined by a lower H stretcher that
Bronze
Petite Ebonized Child Size or Ladies Writing Desk attributed to Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
timeless French elegance in a scaled-down form ideal for a lady’s writing table or child’s desk. Expertly
Brass
Antique Petite French Carved Oak Secretary Writing Desk Table Louis XVI c1890
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century Petite French carved oak secretary writing desk Louis XVI style ~Direct from France
Oak
Italian Carved-Wood Desk W/Pullout Writing Shelf & Great Storage, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian smaller-sized carved-wood desk, with pull-out writing shelf and storage, from the 19th
Wood
20th Century Imperial Bureau Plat / Writing Desk in the Style of Louis XVI
Located in Berlin, DE
, fluted legs ending in sabots. The front and the sides are each provided with round hand painted paintings
Bronze
$2,032
Swedish Writing Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Original painted Swedish 3 drawer writing table. Nicely decorated with fluted legs and swag carving
Pine
Iconic Mastercraft Brass Desk With Leather Top
By Mastercraft
Located in Houston, TX
table by Mastercraft. This handsome desk has fluted legs with two drawers and a tooled black leather top
Brass
Louis XVI Style Writing Table with Gilt Bronze Mounts, 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
the piece. The table stands on four finely fluted, tapering legs, typical of the Louis XVI style
Bronze
Louis XVI Style Brass Mounted Mahogany Writing Table with Tooled leather top
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
fluted tapered legs ending in brass sabots.
Brass
Fine Inlaid Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
restrained yet elegant decorative accent. The table stands on tapered, fluted legs, crisply turned at the top
Wood
Louis XVI Style Mahogany Desk with Tooled Leather Top
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
and drawer pulls, resting on turned tapered fluted legs ending in brass sabots. Hand dove tailed
Brass
Louis XVI Style Mahogany Writing table
Located in Essex, MA
circular tapered fluted legs with bronze sabot feet. Keys.
Bronze
English Mahogany Writing Table, Early 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite writing desk is crafted of rich mahogany and features the straightforward design
Brass
19th Century mahogany two drawer writing table
Located in Martlesham, GB
, supported on turned and fluted legs. Circa 1840
Mahogany
20th Century Spanish Walnut Side Table or Console Table with Triple Leg
Located in Miami, FL
Handsome walnut table that can be used as a center table ,side or console table. Fluted legs in
Oak
Fine French Louis XVI Style Marquetry Executive Desk With Leather Top
Located in Elkton, MD
and delicate floral motifs. The elegantly tapered, fluted legs are capped with gilded bronze accents.
Brass
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Writing Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
legs with flutes. The table is in good condition with a genuine patina after almost 250 years of use
Pine
$2,275Sale Price|30% Off
Louis XVI-Style Brass Inlaid Writing Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an outstanding example of a late 19th century late Louis XVI-style small writing table
Brass
English Victorian Mahogany Writing Table Dressing Table
Located in High Peak, GB
mahogany top and 2 mahogany line drawers fitted with original turned knobs, standing on turned and fluted
Mahogany
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
Stately Theodore Alexander Mahogany Desk with Cast Brass Accents and Two Drawers
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Hopewell, NJ
turned and fluted legs with acanthus cast brass capitals and feet. Solid Mahogany & Figured Etimoe
Brass
French 19th Century Walnut Desk with Carved Apron and Lateral Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French walnut desk from the 19th century with carved apron and lateral drawer. This elegant
Wood
$14,682Sale Price|20% Off
Fine Early 19th Century Writing Table Stamped Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
, with Egyptian mask handles, green leather top, all supported on tapering, fluted legs, terminating in
Mahogany
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.
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