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18th century Louis XVI Writing Desk, cherry veneer, South Germany
Located in Belmont, MA
Rare Louis XVI writing desk, South German 1780, exquisite cherry and plum wood veneer on front back
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Antique 1780s German Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Cherry

Elegant Italian Small Desk in Cherry and Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, cherry, mahogany, brass, formica, Italy, 1950s Very elegant desk made in Italy in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Elegant Italian Small Desk in Cherry and Mahogany
Elegant Italian Small Desk in Cherry and Mahogany
$1,675
H 30.52 in W 33.08 in D 19.69 in
Gianfranco Frattini for Cantieri Carugati Desk in Cherry
By Cantieri Carugati, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianfranco Frattini for Cantieri Carugati, writing desk, cherry, metal, Italy, 1958 This piece of
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Gianfranco Frattini for Cantieri Carugati Desk in Cherry
Gianfranco Frattini for Cantieri Carugati Desk in Cherry
$11,700
H 31.7 in W 43.31 in D 25.99 in
Stickley American Colonial Cherry Wood Writing Desk, 1960
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous American Colonial style writing desk or entry table By L. & J.G. Stickley USA
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Vintage 1960s American American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Vintage Baker French Provincial Cherry Wood Inlaid Console Table Writing Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Vintage Baker French Provincial Cherry Wood Inlaid Console Table Writing Desk. Item features shapely saber
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Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Cherry

Baker Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Carved Cherry Wood Writing Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style writing desk or console table By Baker Furniture
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Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Baker Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Carved Cherry Wood Writing Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style writing desk or console table By Baker Furniture
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Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Bodart French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Wood Leather Top Writing Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style writing desk By Jacques Bodart USA, Circa 1960s
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Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Writing Desk, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style writing desk By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s
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Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Restored German Biedermeier Cherry-Tree Writing Desk, Table, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Biedermeier writing desk Completely restored. Shellac polish. Material: Cherry tree Period
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Antique Early 19th Century Czech Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Lacquer, Cherry

Vintage Brandt Flip Top Piano Style Small Cherry Wood Writing Desk Console Table
By Brandt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Vintage Brandt Flip Top Piano Style Small Cherry Wood Writing Desk Console Table. Item features rolling
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Federal Desks and Writing Tables

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Cherry

19th Century Biedermeier Writing Desk in Cherry Veneer with Walnut and Rootwood
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This elegant 19th-century Biedermeier writing desk is veneered in fine cherrywood and accented with
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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

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Cherry, Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Writing Desk in Cherry Veneer with Walnut and Rootwood
19th Century Biedermeier Writing Desk in Cherry Veneer with Walnut and Rootwood
$9,348 Sale Price
20% Off
H 30.71 in W 63.98 in D 30.91 in
Antique French Cherry Wood Kitchen Table or Small Desk or Writing Table Restored
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Country French Small kitchen table or nice size small writing table or desk. Single drawer
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Antique 1890s French Country Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Cherry

Empire writing desk in cherry wood, with lifting side flaps, England
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique Empire writing desk in light cherry wood, with lifting side flaps, It has ebonized inlays
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

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Chestnut

Direttorio Writing Desk
By Morelato
Located in Milan, IT
function and elegance making each room unique and timeless. This writing desk is made of cherry wood with a
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Leather

Direttorio Writing Desk
Direttorio Writing Desk
$4,820 / item
H 31.5 in W 46.46 in D 24.81 in
Light cherry wood varnished desk. 1970s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Light cherry wood varnished desk. Inverted U-shaped legs with crossbar. Top made of a thick board
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Vintage 1970s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

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Cherry

Light cherry wood varnished desk. 1970s
Light cherry wood varnished desk. 1970s
$4,851
H 29.73 in W 71.26 in D 29.73 in
Biedermeier Writing Desk, Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier writing desk veneered in cherry, raised on tall, slightly splayed legs. A drawer is
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Cherry

Biedermeier Writing Desk, Germany, circa 1820
Biedermeier Writing Desk, Germany, circa 1820
$2,839
H 31.5 in W 37.8 in D 24.41 in
Mallard writing desk, English Walnut
By Stout Duck Ltd
Located in Skipton, GB
This truly unique English walnut writing desk has been exquisitely crafted with the utmost care and
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood, Boxwood, Cherry, Fruitwood, Walnut, Burl

Mallard writing desk, English Walnut
Mallard writing desk, English Walnut
$26,936 Sale Price
20% Off
H 295.28 in W 472.45 in D 236.23 in
Louis XVI Desk, Germany 1780, cherry veneer
Located in Leimen, DE
Louis XVI Desk, Germany circa 1780 – Cherry Veneer with Geometric Intarsia An exquisite Louis XVI
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Antique 1780s German Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Cherry

Louis XVI Desk, Germany 1780, cherry veneer
Louis XVI Desk, Germany 1780, cherry veneer
$7,099
H 38.59 in W 38.59 in D 21.46 in
Litchfield Writing Desk in Cherry with Leather Inlay Top and Cock Beaded Drawers
Located in Tiverton, RI
The solid cherry Litchfield writing desk has a gold embossed inlaid leather top with country
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21st Century and Contemporary North American American Classical Desks an...

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Hardwood

Cherry Wood Desk with Tapered Legs, Circa 1900
Located in LYON, FR
Cherry Wood Desk with Tapered Legs, Circa 1900 Maison Lecan presents this charming cherry wood
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Antique 1890s French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Cherry

Cherry Wood Desk with Tapered Legs, Circa 1900
Cherry Wood Desk with Tapered Legs, Circa 1900
$1,051
H 42.52 in W 29.14 in D 27.56 in
Beautiful Solid Cherry Desk by Harden, NY, Moser Style
By Harden Furniture 1, Thomas Moser
Located in Miami, FL
Solid cherry desk with hidden compartments, hand cut dovetail construction and a leather writing
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Cherry

20th Century American Walnut, Cherrywood Writing Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern American writing desk. The small office table is composed with three
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Metallic Thread

20th Century American Walnut, Cherrywood Writing Desk
20th Century American Walnut, Cherrywood Writing Desk
$19,400
H 29.25 in W 62.25 in D 24.5 in
19th Century Biedermeier Cherry Fall Front Desk / Secretaire
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Introducing a stunning late Biedermeier Slant-Front Secretary, crafted from solid cherry wood in
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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Spruce, Cherry

19th Century Biedermeier Cherry Fall Front Desk / Secretaire
19th Century Biedermeier Cherry Fall Front Desk / Secretaire
$6,380 Sale Price
38% Off
H 50.4 in W 43.31 in D 23.63 in
Asian Cherry Wood Five Drawer Desk with Brass Hardware
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Asian style cherry five drawer desk with Asian style brass hardware.
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20th Century Ming Desks and Writing Tables

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Cherry

Widdicomb Kneehole Executive Desk Cherry Brass Mid Century 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Forest Grove, PA
An unmarked Widdicomb kneehole executive desk. Excellent wood choice, book matched throughout
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Fine French Art Deco Cherry Desk with Bronze Details
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Deco two drawers cherry desk with bronze details.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Fine French Art Deco Cherry Desk with Bronze Details
Fine French Art Deco Cherry Desk with Bronze Details
$6,500
H 30.71 in W 35.44 in D 19.69 in
Henkel Harris Georgian Solid Cherry Wood Slant Front Secretary Desk
By Henkel Harris
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style bureau with slant front writing desk or secretary desk By
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1990s American Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

French Provincial Cherry Writing Table or Bedside Table with Drawer, circa 1800
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
solid and has an original knob. Perfect as a writing desk or a bedside table Note: You should always
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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Ta...

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Cherry

Biedermeier Desk, Cherry Veneer, Six Columns, Austria, circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Wonderful neoclassical austrian Biedermeier desk from about 1830. Nice book-matched cherry veneer
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Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

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Softwood, Cherry, Glass

Biedermeier Desk, Cherry Veneer, Six Columns, Austria, circa 1830
Biedermeier Desk, Cherry Veneer, Six Columns, Austria, circa 1830
$5,671 Sale Price
46% Off
H 30.71 in W 62.6 in D 30.32 in
Antique Rustic Colonial Cherry Walnut Tall Schoolmasters Desk Stand Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Rustic Colonial Cherry Walnut Tall Schoolmasters Desk Stand Table. Item featured has a lift
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Antique 19th Century Primitive Desks and Writing Tables

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Cherry

Rare and Unique Modern Craftsman / Adirondack Twig Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
composed of a base of interwoven twigs supporting a top in cherry. Drawer has a twig handle. This desk
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Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Desks and Writing Tables

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Twig, Cherry

French writing Table 2 drawers in Solid Cherry Wood - Louis XVI Directoire style
Located in Landivy, FR
This writing table is part of the Mélanie collection, a modern interpretation of the French
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2010s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Cherry, Oak

A geometric design four drawers writing desk attributed to Silvio Cavatorta
Located in London, GB
A beautifully crafted walnut and cherrywood writing desk with many interesting designs. Asymmetric
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass, Walnut, Cherry

French Directoire Style Writing Table, Desk in Cherrywood, 2 Drawers
Located in Landivy, FR
This writing table is a handmade reproduction of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th
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2010s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Cherry, Oak

Baker Furniture French Louis XV Pink Lacquered Writing Desk, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style writing desk By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s
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Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage French Regency Cherry Wood "Kidney Bean" Desk Console Table w/ Drawer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Regency Style Cherry Wood "Kidney Bean" Desk Console Table with Single Drawer and
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Cherry

Baker Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Cherry and Gilt Wood Petite Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style petite writing desk, console table, or tea table By
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Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Writing Desk in Walnut, Cherrywood, and Marquetry, Italy, 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant Louis XVI period writing desk, crafted in northern Italy (Lombardy region) during the
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Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Cherry, Walnut

18th Century Louis XV French Cherry Partner Desk with Bombe Drawers & Parquetry
Located in Dallas, TX
. Built of solid wild cherry, the elegant writing table stands on carved cabriole legs embellished with
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Bowed Front Solid Cherry Desk with Suspended Drawers Maine Studio 1980s
By Thomas Moser
Located in Camden, ME
Bow front cherry desk with two suspended drawers studio built in Portland Maine in the 1980s in the
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Cherry

Writing Table
Located in London, England
French cherrywood writing table with pull out slides and leather inset top. Circa 1950. H 77cm (AH
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Vintage 1950s Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

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Cherry

Writing Table
Writing Table
$1,735
H 30.32 in W 43.71 in D 23.63 in
Beautiful live Edge Cherry Desk - In The Manner of George Nakashima
Located in Peekskill, NY
If I had a place in my own home I would be keeping this desk. The legs are turn of-the-century
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry

Gianfranco Frattini desk for Cantieri Carugati in cherry wood, Italy 1958
By Franco Bettonica, Cantieri Carugati, Gian Franco Frattini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Argelato, BO
Gianfranco Frattini, rare desk with wooden structure and supports and nickel-plated metal handles
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Gianfranco Frattini desk for Cantieri Carugati in cherry wood, Italy 1958
Gianfranco Frattini desk for Cantieri Carugati in cherry wood, Italy 1958
$10,768 Sale Price
30% Off
H 31.89 in W 43.31 in D 25.99 in
Elle Ecrit Wood Writing Desk, Designed by Jamie Durie, Made in Italy
By Jamie Durie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Writing desk with geometric design made of veneered blockboard, drawers assembled with dovetail
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Cherry, Oak, Walnut

18th Century French Cherrywood 'Bureau de Pente' Slant Top Writing Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Larger than the typical Louis XV writing desk, this cherrywood bureau de pente was hand-carved in
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

French Directoire style handcrafted secretary desk in cherry wood & leather pad
Located in Landivy, FR
made of French Solid Cherry wood. Its classical finish involves a cherrywood stain and a satin varnish
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2010s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood, Cherry, Lacquer

Contemporary one of a kind Cherry Mulholland Desk
Located in 1204, CH
With a keen interest in the uncomfortable relationship between intimacy and voyeurism, Middernacht & Alexander thrive on investigating the psychological aspects of everyday life. Per...
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2010s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Contemporary one of a kind Cherry Mulholland Desk
Contemporary one of a kind Cherry Mulholland Desk
$11,833
H 29.93 in W 55.12 in D 25.2 in
Directoire Style Desk Solid Cherry with Leather Pad and Covered Storage Space
Located in Landivy, FR
This desk belongs to the MELANIE collection that proposes handcraft modernized reinterpretated
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2010s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Cherry, Oak, Lacquer

Louis XV Desk in Cherry Early 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Very beautiful desk in Louis XV cherrywood from the beginning of the 19th century very beautiful
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Louis XV Desk in Cherry Early 19th Century
Louis XV Desk in Cherry Early 19th Century
$4,259
H 30.71 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
Jacques Quinet Desk 1960
By Jacques Quinet
Located in Paris, FR
JACQUES QUINET (1918-1992) Desk, around 1960-1961 Cherry veneer, underside of the top veneered
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20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

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Cherry

Jacques Quinet Desk 1960
Jacques Quinet Desk 1960
$15,360 / item
H 29.53 in W 66.93 in D 31.5 in
No. 16 Desk
Located in Mount Rainier, MD
The No. 16 Desk is a versatile and refined piece, designed to adapt to a solitary workspace or
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2010s North American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Ash, Cherry, Maple, Oak, Walnut

No. 16 Desk
No. 16 Desk
$7,800
H 29 in W 54 in D 28 in
Austrian Biedermeier Cherrywood Table Desk
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Biedermeier table desk composed of cherrywood and inlaid banding with a double pedestal
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry

Austrian Biedermeier Cherrywood Table Desk
Austrian Biedermeier Cherrywood Table Desk
$21,500
H 31 in W 52 in D 27.75 in
Mid 19th Century German Biedermeier Cherrywood Standing Desk
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Large Biedermeier standing desk or writing desk. West German/Rhineland, around 1840. Solidly
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

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Cherry

Louis XVI Style Desk With Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
Writing table desk in the Louis XVI style made of Mahogany. The desk has been ebonized and finished
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Vintage 1920s Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Style Desk With Leather Top
Louis XVI Style Desk With Leather Top
$3,950 / item
H 29.5 in W 39 in D 23.25 in
'900 Style Wooden Desk in Cherrywood by Morelato
By Morelato
Located in Salizzole, IT
Flaminia is a '900 style writing desk made of cherrywood with 7 drawers.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry

'900 Style Wooden Desk in Cherrywood by Morelato
'900 Style Wooden Desk in Cherrywood by Morelato
$6,352 / item
H 30.71 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
A Fine French Modernist Solid Oak Desk
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French modernist solid oak writing table with one drawer.
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

A Fine French Modernist Solid Oak Desk
A Fine French Modernist Solid Oak Desk
$9,800
H 29.53 in W 43.31 in D 27.17 in
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Writing Desks Cherry For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal writing desks cherry for your home. Each writing desks cherry for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and cherry. If you’re shopping for a writing desks cherry, we have 212 options in-stock, while there are 12 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a writing desks cherry — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A writing desks cherry is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Louis XV and Louis XVI styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one writing desks cherry that is appealing in its simplicity, but Helmut Magg, Morelato and Dunbar produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Writing Desks Cherry?

The average selling price for a writing desks cherry at 1stDibs is $3,800, while they’re typically $595 on the low end and $29,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Desks-writing-tables for You

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.

Questions About Writing Desks Cherry
  • 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.