Small Wooden Italian Writing Desk with Brass Details
Located in Madrid, ES
Mid-century modern writing desk of walnut wood with a rich, dark finish. Made in Italy, circa 1960s
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Small Wooden Italian Writing Desk with Brass Details
Located in Madrid, ES
Mid-century modern writing desk of walnut wood with a rich, dark finish. Made in Italy, circa 1960s
Brass
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
Louis XVI Ebonized Writing Desk with Brass Trim, French, 1920
Located in Austin, TX
desk. There is a pullout leaf on each end to provide additional writing surface. This piece is in very
Brass
Mid-Century Danish Teak Writing Desk with Brass Details, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
This refined mid-century writing desk was produced in Denmark during the 1960s and exemplifies the
Brass
19th Century Regency brass inlaid writing desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century regency brass inlaid writing desk circa 1925. Beautifully made regency period writing
Brass
Shagreen Writing Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
original Rhapsody lamp, by her fiancée Patrick Coard Paris, Kifu Paris designs a sculptural writing desk as
Brass
Mid Century Leather Top Writing Desk with Faux Bamboo Legs by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic two-drawer writing desk with a tooled black leather top on a burled walnut case over faux
Faux Bamboo
Midcentury McGuire Writing Desk with Cane Drawer Fronts and Brass Pulls
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant midcentury writing desk by McGuire exemplifies the brand’s refined approach to natural
Brass
1940s Italian Writing Desk in Ash and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, ash, brass, Italy, 1940s Made in Italy, this writing desk is a testament to the
Brass
Black Lacquer & Brass 'Consensus' Writing Desk by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Dallas, TX
This amazing writing desk from the 'Consensus' Collection by Drexel is a MUST HAVE!! Circa, Mid
Brass
Midcentury Style Brass Base Walnut Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic mid-century modern space age designed desk featuring a spider leg polished brass base
Brass
Mahogany Writing Desk with Satinwood Inlay
Located in Cheshire, GB
tapered legs with brass castors, this desk combines both style and practicality, making it an excellent
Wood
Macassar Writing Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass Deatils by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
iconic writing desk, the Sonia has elegant legs inlaid in Macassar wood and bronze-patina brass. Add a
Brass
Vintage Heckman English Chippendale Tooled Leather Top Cabriole Leg Writing Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Heckman English Chippendale Style Tooled Leather Top Cabriole Leg Writing Desk Vintage
Brass, Gold Leaf
VICTORIAN LADIES WRITING DAVENPORT DESK WITH INLAY & LEATHER WRITiNG SURFACE
Located in Pulborough, GB
19th century, a compact and elegant writing desk designed for both practicality and display. The sloped
Hardwood
Vintage Baker Writing Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in North York, ON
This vintage Baker writing desk, America circa 1960’s, has been meticulously restored in a rich
Brass
19th Century Victorian English Partner Desk Column Shaped Legs Writing Table
Located in Berlin, DE
19th century Victorian English partner desk column shaped legs writing table Column shaped table
Leather, Mahogany
French Louis XV Style Desk with Leather Writing Pad, Black with Brass Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style desk, with leather writing pad top, from the 19th century. This antique
Leather, Wood
Baltic Neoclassical Mahogany, Brass & Leather Writing Desk, late 19th century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
edges. The desk stands on austere tapered square legs terminating in brass sabots and casters Condition
Brass
Biedermeier Writing Desk, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Small Biedermeier writing desk in walnut, raised on tapered square legs with brass sabots and
Brass
$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
Oak Pedestal Writing Desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
Constructed in well-figured oak with a warm, even patina, the desk features a gently serpentine
Oak
Vintage Brass and White Lacquered Campaign Style Writing Table/Desk
By Sligh Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
five drawers with recessed brass pulls and brass legs. Brass bound corners and Campaign pulls contrast
Brass
French Satinwood Writing Table / Desk
Located in Huntington, NY
French Satinwood Writing Table / Desk Magnificent French handmade desk of outstanding quality and
Silver, Brass
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Brass Base Modernist Kneehole Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Brass Base Modernist Kneehole Writing Desk. Item features a unique brass
Brass
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 Empire Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Mahogany construction with rectangular leather writing surface with gilt brass medallion pulls
Brass
$770Sale Price|30% Off
John Stuart Mid Century Modern Hairpin Leg Maple Writing Desk Table Drawers MCM
By John Stuart
Located in Dayton, OH
three dovetailed oak drawers set on turned and tapered legs with brass feet and a hairpin leg along the
Maple
1960s Italian Art Deco Midcentury Walnut Brass Small Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern small desk or writing table secretaire, in
Brass
Antique French Louis XVI Writing Desk Cognac Leather, Bonze & Brass
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique Louis XVI style desk with cognac leather top. The front of the piece has three dovetail
Leather, Wood
Antique Georgian Inlaid Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique Georgian inlaid writing table / desk. It was made in England, it dates from
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
Vintage Anglo Indian Campaign Style Hardwood Curule Writing Desk w/ Brass Inlay
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Vintage Anglo Indian Campaign Style Hardwood Curule Writing Desk w/ Brass Inlay, Three Dovetailed Drawers
Brass
1960s Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Walnut Brass Leather Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
A gorgeous and absolutely classic regency style executive writing desk or bureau plat desk in
Brass
$15,135 / item
Monique Writing Desk by Dom Edizioni
By Dom Edizioni
Located in Milan, IT
Masterfully handcrafted by expert artisans, this desk combines luxurious materials with a
Metal, Brass
French Louis XV Style Leather Top Writing Desk with Matching Desk Chair
By Drexel
Located in Hopewell, NJ
This lovely Drexel vintage writing desk in the French Louis XV style includes a matching Louis XV
Cane, Wood
19th-century French writing desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
This exquisite 19th-century French writing desk, or bureau de dame, showcases the elegance and
Walnut
Handsome English Vintage Fruitwood Writing Desk with Leather Blotter
Located in Hopewell, NJ
English style beautiful fruitwood writing desk having black leather blotter on top. Distressed
Leather, Fruitwood
Italian 1940's Walnut Writing Desk with Black Glass Top
Located in New York, NY
A refined and sleek Italian 1940's walnut desk with a black glass top over two rectangular drawers
Brass
French Ebonized Writing Table or Desk with Embossed Leather Top with Side Leaves
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant French bureau writing desk (or table) of ebonized mahogany, in the Louis XVI style
Metal, Brass
Elinor McGuire Model 226c Writing Desk
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Highland, IN
beauty and refined detailing. With a body covered in cane, slightly splayed legs, and solid brass bamboo
Brass
Regency Period Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine period English writing table or desk of mahogany from the Regency Era, circa 1825, featuring
Metal, Brass
Walnut and Oak desk with x shaped legs
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
of brass/gold x shaped legs. This is even more impressive in person.
Metal
$11,220 / item
French Louis XV Style Parquetry Writing Desk
By Jonathan Charles
Located in Westwood, NJ
leaves and flowers. The desk has a tooled leather writing surface that is both stylish and practical
Brass
Natural Oak Writing Desk Louis XVI Inspired
Located in North York, ON
This Louis XVI–inspired writing desk is crafted in oak and features a beautiful distressed washed
Brass
English Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Inset Leather Top
By Jas Shoolbred & Co.
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English writing table or console desk of mahogany from England, from the late 19th century
Metal, Brass
High Adjustable Architect's Desk, Writing Desk, circa 1800
Located in Greven, DE
of approx. 155 cm. Description: Writing and work furniture standing on square legs tapering
Mahogany
Louis XVI Style Mahogany Writing Desk with Leather Top, Mid-20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant Louis XVI style writing desk dates to the mid-20th century and is crafted in solid
Brass
A Bent Moudt 1950s rare combined worktable with writing desk section
By Bent Moudt, Arne Poulsen Cabinetmaker Denmark
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Bent Moudt. “Table for a Collector” A very rare combined dinning table / worktable / writing desk
Brass
Victorian Desk Writing Table Mahogany 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian mahogany 2 drawer desk or writing table Circa 1880 Raised upon ring turned legs with
Mahogany
English Writing Desk or Table of Mahogany with Leather Top - Edwardian Era
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English writing table or desk of mahogany from the Edwardian era, featuring an inset leather
Metal, Brass
Maitland Smith Mahogany Regency Style 3 Drawer Writing Desk w/ Brass Gallery
By Maitland Smith
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Maitland Smith Mahogany Regency French Louis XVI Style 3 Drawer Writing Desk w/ Brass Gallery, Finished
Glass, Mahogany
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
Chinese Qing Style Elm Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive Chinese export writing table or desk made in the Qing style. Constructed from elm with
Brass
Iconic Mastercraft Brass Desk With Leather Top
By Mastercraft
Located in Houston, TX
Iconic Mastercraft Brass Desk With Leather Top. Stunning large mid century brass desk or writing
Brass
Period Georgian Desk Writing Table Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Georgian period mahogany 5 drawer writing table Raised upon tapered legs The writing table features
Mahogany
Italian Antique Walnut Marquetry Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian antique desk writing table with great veneer wood marquetry decorations
Brass
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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