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Gallotti & Radice Thick Glass Writing Desk with Brass-Edged Legs
Gallotti & Radice Thick Glass Writing Desk with Brass-Edged Legs

Gallotti & Radice Thick Glass Writing Desk with Brass-Edged Legs

By Gallotti & Radice

Located in St. Leonards-On-Sea, GB

A striking and highly refined writing desk by Gallotti & Radice, crafted entirely from thick, clear

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

Materials

Brass

Small Wooden Italian Writing Desk with Brass Details
Small Wooden Italian Writing Desk with Brass Details

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

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

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Ebonized Writing Desk with Brass Trim, French, 1920
Louis XVI Ebonized Writing Desk with Brass Trim, French, 1920

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

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Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Danish Teak Writing Desk with Brass Details, 1960s
Mid-Century Danish Teak Writing Desk with Brass Details, 1960s

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

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

Materials

Brass

19th Century Regency brass inlaid writing desk
19th Century Regency brass inlaid writing desk

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

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Leather Top Writing Desk with Faux Bamboo Legs by Mastercraft
Mid Century Leather Top Writing Desk with Faux Bamboo Legs by Mastercraft

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

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

Materials

Faux Bamboo

Shagreen Writing Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
Shagreen Writing Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Midcentury McGuire Writing Desk with Cane Drawer Fronts and Brass Pulls
Midcentury McGuire Writing Desk with Cane Drawer Fronts and Brass Pulls

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

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

Materials

Brass

1940s Italian Writing Desk in Ash and Brass
1940s Italian Writing Desk in Ash and 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

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mahogany Writing Desk with Satinwood Inlay
Mahogany Writing Desk with Satinwood Inlay

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

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Early 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Black Lacquer & Brass 'Consensus' Writing Desk by Drexel
Black Lacquer & Brass 'Consensus' Writing Desk by Drexel

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

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

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Style Brass Base Walnut Writing Table Desk
Midcentury Style Brass Base Walnut Writing Table Desk

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Macassar Writing Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass Deatils by R&Y Augousti
Macassar Writing Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass Deatils by R&Y Augousti

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

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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Victorian English Partner Desk Column Shaped Legs Writing Table
19th Century Victorian English Partner Desk Column Shaped Legs Writing Table

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

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

French Louis XV Style Desk with Leather Writing Pad, Black with Brass Accents
French Louis XV Style Desk with Leather Writing Pad, Black with Brass Accents

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

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Biedermeier Writing Desk, 19th Century
Biedermeier Writing Desk, 19th Century

Biedermeier Writing Desk, 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Small Biedermeier writing desk in walnut, raised on tapered square legs with brass sabots and

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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Important French Brass Inlaid Paint Decorated Rolltop Ladies Writing Desk
Important French Brass Inlaid Paint Decorated Rolltop Ladies Writing Desk

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

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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

French Louis XVI Style Writing Desk with Gallery, 1930s
French Louis XVI Style Writing Desk with Gallery, 1930s

French Louis XVI Style Writing Desk with Gallery, 1930s

Located in BÉTERA, ES

Elegant Louis XVI style writing desk dating to the early 20th century. The desk features a

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Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Oak Pedestal Writing Desk
Oak Pedestal Writing Desk

Oak Pedestal Writing Desk

Located in Cheshire, GB

Constructed in well-figured oak with a warm, even patina, the desk features a gently serpentine

Category

Early 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

French Satinwood Writing Table / Desk
French Satinwood Writing Table / Desk

French Satinwood Writing Table / Desk

Located in Huntington, NY

French Satinwood Writing Table / Desk Magnificent French handmade desk of outstanding quality and

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Silver, Brass

Vintage Brass and White Lacquered Campaign Style Writing Table/Desk
Vintage Brass and White Lacquered Campaign Style Writing Table/Desk

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

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Vintage 1950s American Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Brass Base Modernist Kneehole Writing Desk
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Brass Base Modernist Kneehole Writing Desk

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

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

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Walnut Writing Table with Barley Twist Legs
19th Century French Walnut Writing Table with Barley Twist Legs

19th Century French Walnut Writing Table with Barley Twist Legs

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

. Both decorative and practical, it would serve equally well as a writing desk, console, or occasional

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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Louis XVI Writing Desk, Cognac Leather, Bonze & Brass
Antique Louis XVI Writing Desk, Cognac Leather, Bonze & 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

Category

Vintage 1910s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

19th Century French Walnut Desk with Barley Twist Legs and Brass Pulls
19th Century French Walnut Desk with Barley Twist Legs and Brass Pulls

19th Century French Walnut Desk with Barley Twist Legs and Brass Pulls

Located in New York, NY

19th century French barley twist legs desk. Center drawer. Decorative finial at cross stretcher

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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

John Stuart Mid Century Modern Hairpin Leg Maple Writing Desk Table Drawers MCM
John Stuart Mid Century Modern Hairpin Leg Maple Writing Desk Table Drawers MCM

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

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

Materials

Maple

French Empire Mahogany Writing Desk
French Empire Mahogany Writing Desk

French Empire Mahogany Writing Desk

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Mahogany construction with rectangular leather writing surface with gilt brass medallion pulls

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

1960s Italian Art Deco Midcentury Walnut Brass Small Desk Writing Table
1960s Italian Art Deco Midcentury Walnut Brass Small Desk Writing Table

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

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Georgian Inlaid Writing Table / Desk
Antique Georgian Inlaid Writing Table / Desk

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

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Antique Early 1800s British George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique French Louis XVI Writing Desk Cognac Leather, Bonze & Brass
Antique French Louis XVI Writing Desk Cognac Leather, Bonze & 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

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Vintage 1910s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique French Louis XVI Writing Desk Cognac Leather, Bonze & Brass
Antique French Louis XVI Writing Desk Cognac Leather, Bonze & 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

Category

Vintage 1910s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

French Louis XV Style Leather Top Writing Desk with Matching Desk Chair
French Louis XV Style Leather Top Writing Desk with Matching Desk Chair

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

Category

Vintage 1970s American Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cane, Wood

1960s Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Walnut Brass Leather Desk Writing Table
1960s Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Walnut Brass Leather Desk Writing Table

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

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Monique Writing Desk by Dom Edizioni
Monique Writing Desk by Dom Edizioni

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

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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Handsome English Vintage Fruitwood Writing Desk with Leather Blotter
Handsome English Vintage Fruitwood Writing Desk with Leather Blotter

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

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Vintage 1980s British Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Fruitwood

19th-century French writing desk
19th-century French writing desk

19th-century French writing desk

Located in Cheshire, GB

This exquisite 19th-century French writing desk, or bureau de dame, showcases the elegance and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Italian 1940's Walnut Writing Desk with Black Glass Top
Italian 1940's Walnut Writing Desk with Black Glass Top

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

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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Walnut and Oak desk with x shaped legs
Walnut and Oak desk with x shaped legs

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.

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Regency Period Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top
Regency Period Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top

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

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Elinor McGuire Model 226c Writing Desk
Elinor McGuire Model 226c Writing Desk

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

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Vintage 1970s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Italian Olive Burl Wood Writing Desk
Vintage Italian Olive Burl Wood Writing Desk

Vintage Italian Olive Burl Wood Writing Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exquisite Italian writing desk is a masterclass in Rococo-inspired design, featuring a

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Rococo Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Louis XV Style Parquetry Writing Desk
French Louis XV Style Parquetry Writing Desk

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Natural Oak Writing Desk Louis XVI Inspired
Natural Oak Writing Desk Louis XVI Inspired

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

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2010s American Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mahogany Double sided Partners writing desk with one sided blank
Mahogany Double sided Partners writing desk with one sided blank

Mahogany Double sided Partners writing desk with one sided blank

Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB

Mahogany Double sided Partners writing desk with one sided blank drawers a classic design that

Category

Early 20th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Inset Leather Top
English Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Inset Leather Top

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

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage British Colonial Leather Top Writing Desk
Vintage British Colonial Leather Top Writing Desk

Vintage British Colonial Leather Top Writing Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This magnificent writing desk perfectly captures the refined, adventurous spirit of British

Category

Mid-20th Century American British Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

High Adjustable Architect's Desk, Writing Desk, circa 1800
High Adjustable Architect's Desk, Writing Desk, circa 1800

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

Category

Antique Early 1800s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

A Bent Moudt 1950s rare combined worktable with writing desk section
A Bent Moudt 1950s rare combined worktable with writing desk section

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

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

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Style Mahogany Writing Desk with Leather Top, Mid-20th Century
Louis XVI Style Mahogany Writing Desk with Leather Top, Mid-20th Century

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

Category

20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Edwardian Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top from England
Edwardian Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top from England

Edwardian Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top from England

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English writing table or desk of mahogany from the Edwardian Era, featuring an inset

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

English Writing Desk or Table of Mahogany with Leather Top - Edwardian Era
English Writing Desk or Table of Mahogany with Leather Top - Edwardian Era

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

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Classic Walnut Marquetry Desk Writing Table with Two leafs
Italian Classic Walnut Marquetry Desk Writing Table with Two leafs

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Louis XVI Style Writing Table or Desk with Leather Top from France
Louis XVI Style Writing Table or Desk with Leather Top from France

Louis XVI Style Writing Table or Desk with Leather Top from France

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome French writing table or desk in the Louis XVI style, featuring an embossed leather top

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass, Ormolu

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Writing Desks With Brass Legs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of writing desks with brass legs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and wood, all writing desks with brass legs available were constructed with great care. We have 14 antique and vintage writing desks with brass legs in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of writing desks with brass legs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of writing desks with brass legs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Louis XV writing desks with brass legs are of considerable interest. Modshop, Directional and Henredon each produced beautiful writing desks with brass legs that are worth considering.

How Much are Writing Desks With Brass Legs?

Prices for writing desks with brass legs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, writing desks with brass legs begin at $2,310 and can go as high as $23,625, while the average can fetch as much as $3,898.

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.