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Rorimer Brooks Art Deco Moderne lacquered bookcase Writing desk with chair
Located in Ferndale, MI
Manufactured by obscure Rorimer Brooks co. of Cleveland Ohio . Art Deco or Moderne Writing desk in
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Desks

Materials

Wood

Restored Gothic Revival Desk Side Bookcases Drawer Writing Slope Pugin Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London, Pugin
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
partner desk with top drawer writing slope and side bookcases made by either Gillows of Lancaster or Pugin
Category

Antique 1840s English Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

Danish Modern Teak Desk with Bookcase
Located in North Hollywood, CA
showcase books and decorations. This desk with integrated bookcase is more than just a piece of furniture
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Teak Desk with Bookcase
Danish Modern Teak Desk with Bookcase
H 28.5 in W 53 in D 28.75 in
Rare Italian Maple Midcentury Desk with Bookcase
By Associazione Artigiana Canturini del Mobile
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian desk made of glossy lacquered maple wood with a light blue finish from the 1950s
Category

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

Materials

Maple

Swedish Art Moderne Black Writing Desk with Zebra Hide Insert
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fabulous black lacquered writing desk with bookcase and lockable cabinet on front and curved
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cowhide, Leather, Wood

Danish Modern Floating-Top Teak Desk with Bookcase by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Miami, FL
A stylish and modern teak executive desk with floating top designed and made in Denmark by Dyrlund
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Antique French Carved Secretary Petite Desk Barley Twist Walnut Bookcase
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French Carved Secretary Petite Writing Desk Barley Twist Louis XIII. Direct from
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Antique 1890s French Louis XIII Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Lifetime Furniture Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk With Built-In Bookcases
By Lifetime
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table with built-in bookcases
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Copper

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk With Bookcases
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table with built-in
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Copper

Fine Palermo Inlaid Burled Walnut Secretary Desk with Bookcase Top
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Walnut. Inlaid. 2 piece. Top piece has 2 doors containing two shelves. Bottom piece has a pull down door containing 6 drawers and slots. 3 drawers. Metal hardware. Bottom piece measu...
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Neoclassical Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Stickley Brothers Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk With Built-In Bookcases
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts quarter sawn oak writing desk or library table with
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Fine Antique George III circa 1820 Metamorphic Library Desk into Bookcase Ladder
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
metamorphic library desk / writing table which converts into a library bookcase ladder Please note the
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Antique 1820s English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Italian Mid-Century Desk with Bookcase in Maple Wood Ico Parisi Style , 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Vigonza, Padua
A particular and very useful by Permanente Mobili Cantù Mid-Century Modern desk with bookcase in
Category

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

Materials

Maple

1800's Antique Fine French Henri II Style, Carved Oak Bookcase, Secretary!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous 1800's Antique Fine French Henri II Style, Carved Oak Bookcase, Secretary! Antique
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Antique 19th Century French Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Diminutive George III Walnut Block Front Slant Front Bureau Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
Slant Front secretary Bureau Bookcase Cabinet in great vintage condition. Restored throughout to the
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Antique Mid-19th Century American George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Italian Olive Burl Wood Cabriole Leg Bombay Drop Front Secretary with Bookcase
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very fine craftsmanship Italian made burl wood drop front secretary.
Category

20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Olive, Burl

Vintage Danish Imported Mid Century Standalone bookcase shelf with Writing Desk
Located in Seattle, WA
The statement piece that will define your space yet also help to contain, organize and curate your stuff use the drop-down surface on either side as a workstation or a bar plentifu...
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

American Country Benchmade Pine Clerks Secretary Writing Desk Bookcase
Located in Dayton, OH
American Pine Clerks Desk, Circa 1930-40s. Features a hinged and sloped top over chamfered
Category

Mid-20th Century American Country Desks

Materials

Pine

Abaco Writing Desk by Fabio Rebosio
By Pacini & Cappellini
Located in Milan, IT
Prized materials and clean aesthetic effortlessly merge in this exquisite writing desk by Fabio
Category

2010s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Glass

Abaco Writing Desk by Fabio Rebosio
Abaco Writing Desk by Fabio Rebosio
H 29.53 in W 47.64 in D 21.66 in
Thomasville French Provincial Louis XV Oak Writing Desk with Bookcase Hutch Top
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style writing desk with bookcase hutch top By Thomasville
Category

Late 20th Century American French Provincial Desks

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid-Century Self-Standing Corner Bookcase with Desk by Borsani, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Traversetolo, IT
uniqueness of this Bookcase is its Writing Desk, beautifully finished around the perimeter with a detailed
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Stained Glass, Wood

English George II Style Chest of Drawers, Bookcase and Drop Down Desk
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A truly magnificent mahogany George II style bookcase fitted writing desk and a chest of drawers
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English George II Desks

Materials

Mahogany

American Mahogany Writing Desk with Bookcase Norfolk VA
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany writing desk with bookcase Norfolk VA, circa 1840.
Category

Antique 1830s American Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Bookshelf Oak Veneer, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Bookcase with writing desk flap and storage compartment with sliding doors in oak veneered wood.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Vintage Bookshelf Oak Veneer, Italy, 1950s
Vintage Bookshelf Oak Veneer, Italy, 1950s
H 85.83 in W 58.67 in D 17.33 in
Antique American Federal Flame Mahogany Secretary Writing Desk Gothic Bookcase
Located in Dayton, OH
bookcase. The bookcase features an eighteen pane Gothic arched cabinet front that opens to a beautiful
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Federal Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Rare Antique Federal American Mahogany Secretary Writing Desk Gothic Bookcase
Located in Dayton, OH
A fine and impressive Federal Period Mahogany secretary and bookcase, circa 1830s. The bookcase
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Vintage Cresent Queen Anne Style Cherry Secretary Writing Desk Bookcase Bureau
Located in Dayton, OH
Beautiful Queen Anne style secretary desk and bookcase by Cresent Manufacturing Company, circa
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Vintage 1970s Queen Anne Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Cherry

Monumental Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut Secretary Desk & Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
A massive towering Victorian era Eastlake secretary writing desk and bookcase, circa 1870s. Made
Category

Antique 1870s Eastlake Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Walnut

French Ebonized Burled Walnut Secretary Desk Bookcase with Sevres Style Figures
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb, extremely ornate and intricately designed Napoleonic style writing desk with
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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

Neo-Classicistic Office Bookcase and Table Ensemble, 1900s, Austria
Located in Budapest, HU
bookcase is supplemented with writing desk, an armchair and a circular table, with the following dimensions
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Neoclassical Revival Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Bronze

19th Century American Empire Secretary Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
with a glow only time could bestow. Perfect for use as a writing desk and bookcase in your study, but
Category

Antique 1830s American American Empire Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Ernesto Petralli and Fratello Writing Desk-Bookcase, XIXth
By Ernesto Petralli & Fratello
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ernesto Petrallia and Fratello (1839 - fl.1853-1897) Writing desk-bookcase Stamped FRAT PETRALLI
Category

Antique 1890s Italian Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

19th Century Roll Top Desk & Bookcase
Located in Naples, FL
This desk is sure to impress with its antique charm. The roll top and bookcase provide ample
Category

Antique 19th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Early Georgian Chippendale Bureau Bookcase Desk in Carved Mahogany
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Dorking, GB
-Makers Director. Ref CV111 Desk and Bookcase. This bookcase was made about 1770 from early and heavy
Category

Antique Late 17th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Mid-Century Danish 8 Drawer Teak Desk with Bookcase Back, 1960s
Located in Chesham, GB
Design Period - 1960 to 1969 Country of Manufacture - Denmark Style - Mid-Century Detailed Condition - Good with minimal defects. Restoration and Damage Details - Light wear cons...
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Swedish Art Moderne Desk in Flame Mahogany with Built-In Bookcase, circa 1940
Located in Richmond, VA
Swedish art moderne desk rendered in bookmatched flame mahogany. With built in book case at back
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Mahogany Bureau Bookcase
Located in Salisbury, GB
Mahogany bureau bookcase. Oak drawer linings, secret drawers, swan pediment with finial. Has
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Antique 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Mahogany Bureau Bookcase
18th Century Mahogany Bureau Bookcase
H 91.74 in W 40.95 in D 20.08 in
Late 20th Century, Bookcase, Book Table, Bookrack Table, Vintage Book Table
Located in South Cotswolds, GB
Lovely painted vintage book table, origin English, late 20th century. with castors underneath. This is a very utilitarian piece both for books and as small table. Word from the owne...
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Antique Quality Regency Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase Desk Writing
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
desk or writing table. This is a lovely quality item, that is full of age, charm and character. A
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

E101 Domino bookcase with writing desk by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno 1960
By Eugenio Gerli
Located in WEERT, NL
E101 Domino bookcase with writing desk by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno 1960 In top condition. Marked
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Other Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Antique Mission Arts & Crafts Oak Library Bookcase Writing Desk Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique early 20th century Arts & Crafts library table or writing desk. Made of oak featuring
Category

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Vintage Walnut Bubble Glass Curio Secretary Bookcase Writing Desk Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage library secretary desk with bubble glass bookcase, circa 1970s/1980s. Inspired by a blend
Category

Vintage 1970s Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Walnut

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

Mid-Century Modern Orange Lacquer Writing Desk Bookcase Secretary
Located in West Hartford, CT
Rare writing desk with top bookcase done in an Hermes orange lacquer. One of several pieces from a
Category

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

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antique Arts & Crafts Tiger Oak Mission Bookcase Sides Writing Desk with Drawer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Arts & Crafts tiger oak mission bookcase sides writing desk with 1 drawer. Item features
Category

Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Renaissance Desk and Bookcase Set
Located in Dallas, TX
pulls just like the bookcase. Circa early 1900s Desk measures 32.5H x 63W x 44.5D, kneehole 25H x 25W
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Antique Early 1900s French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Renaissance Desk and Bookcase Set
Renaissance Desk and Bookcase Set
H 80 in W 92 in D 23 in
Danish Teak Desk with Front Bookcase
By Arne Vodder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Danish Teak Desk with a front bookcase and 6 drawers. Top was refinished and rest of desk cleaned
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Vintage Rosewood Desk with Bookcase & Bar
Located in Puslinch, ON
Leg Room) Description: Gorgeously designed Danish rosewood desk. Made in Denmark, circa 1960s. Door
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Rosewood Desk with Bookcase & Bar
Vintage Rosewood Desk with Bookcase & Bar
H 28.5 in W 55 in D 32.25 in
1960s Scandinavian Modern Teak Desk with Bookcase
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Beautifully restored Scandinavian Modern teak desk, made in the 1960s. This rare and unique desk is
Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Desk w/ Bookcase & Cabinet
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Practical desk with double cabinet, one open and the other with double doors and shelf in the
Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Desk w/ Bookcase & Cabinet
Mid-Century Modern Desk w/ Bookcase & Cabinet
H 28.35 in W 80.71 in D 19.69 in
Bookcase Desk by Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent
By Drexel
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A lighter toned mahogany writing desk with bookcase back having two areas for books and other items
Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

1960s Danish Teak Cross Banded Desk Bookcase Back
Located in London, GB
A superb 1960s Danish teak and cross banded desk sat on turned legs with a bank of four drawers, a
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Classic Mid-Century Modern Limed Oak Bookcase Desk
By Paul Frankl
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid-Century Modern limed oak desk, nice stepped architectural design, raised floating top
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

George III Style Flame Mahogany Secretary Desk Secretaire Bookcase
By Councill
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent George III style flame mahogany secretary bookcase/desk by Councill Craftsman, circa
Category

Vintage 1980s American George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Executive Desk with Bookcase By De Coene for Knoll.
Located in Miami, FL
Rare, executive desk and bookcase by De Coene Freres for Knoll International. One of a kind desk
Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Unusual Kidney Teak Desk by Kai Kristiansen, Double-Sided, Bookcase
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual kidney teak desk by Kai Kristiansen, double-sided, door and bookcase. Stunning round right
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Mid-Century Danish Modern Svend Madsen Teak Executive Bookcase Desk
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Mid-Century Danish Modern Svend Madsen teak executive bookcase desk Rare and beautiful Svend
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Georgian Style Chinoiserie Painted Narrow Bookcase Secretary Desk circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
piece painted bookcase or secretary desk. The piece dates to teh 1920s era and is in good condition with
Category

Vintage 1920s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Drexel Heritage Mahogany and Burl Wood Kidney Shaped Desk with Bookcase
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Regency style kidney shaped writing desk with built-in bookcase By Drexel
Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Teak Executive Desk with Floating Top and Bookcases
By Gouda Den Boer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Danish style teak desk with floating top, side stacking drawers and open book cases with
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

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Bookcase Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal bookcase writing desk for your home. Each bookcase writing desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and walnut. There are many kinds of the bookcase writing desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A bookcase writing desk, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Georgian or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made bookcase writing desk over the years, but those crafted by Associazione Artigiana Canturina del Mobile, Arne Vodder and Baker Furniture Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Bookcase Writing Desk?

Prices for a bookcase writing desk start at $575 and top out at $29,799 with the average selling for $2,950.
Questions About Bookcase Writing Desk
  • 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 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.