19th Century Writing Desk with Frieze Drawer and Baluster Turned Legs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An absolutely charming 19th century French writing desk, crafted from walnut and featuring
Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze
19th Century Writing Desk with Frieze Drawer and Baluster Turned Legs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An absolutely charming 19th century French writing desk, crafted from walnut and featuring
Bronze
18th Century Italian Walnut Writing Table with Two Drawers and Turned Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
the overall sobriety of the design. The table stands on four turned legs joined by a sturdy stretcher
Fabric, Walnut
Dutch Colonial Teak Desk with Drawer and Turned Legs, Early 20th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Dutch Colonial teak desk from the early 20th century, with single drawer and turned legs
Teak
English 19th Century Mahogany Writing Desk with Fluted Legs and Leather Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
wood selection. The desk stands on four turned and reeded legs, which taper gracefully toward original
Brass
18th Century Spanish Trestle Style Writing Table, Turned Legs, Wrought Iron
Located in Madrid, ES
completely unique. The deeply-coved spool turned leg sections, or trestles, are joined to the tabletop with
Wrought Iron
17th Century Spanish Walnut Table or Desk with Turned Legs and Stretcher
Located in Dallas, TX
incredibly turned legs and stretchers known as discus or lentil carvings. Each long side has a pair of apron
Wood, Walnut
George Nakashima Turned Wood Dowel Shape Leg Single Pedestal Small Desk Mint
By George Nakashima
Located in Rockaway, NJ
George Nakashima turned wood dowel shape leg single pedestal small desk mint with documents.
Walnut
English Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English writing table or console desk of mahogany from England, featuring an inset embossed
Leather, Wood, Mahogany
French 19th Century Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A petite mahogany and leather-top writing desk from France, circa 1840, ready to inspire you daily
Leather, Mahogany
19th Century Walnut Writing Desk with Drawers, 1870s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A classic wooden writing desk with multiple drawers, both on the tabletop riser and beneath. The
Walnut
Oak Pedestal Writing Desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
circular backplates, with individual locks. Raised on turned legs united by shaped stretcher bases, the
Oak
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Characterful Rustic Pine Writing Desk with Single Drawer
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome primitive rustic desk constructed of natural pine having chunky turned legs and single
Pine
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
19th Century English Writing Desk
Located in Nashville, TN
This is unmatched style with this William IV English writing desk! It is a high quality mahogany
Mahogany
19th Century French Walnut Writing Table with Barley Twist Legs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
maintaining a balanced and understated aesthetic. The table stands on beautifully turned barley twist legs, a
Walnut
Italian 19th Century Walnut and Mahogany Writing Table with Slant Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A petite Italian two-toned walnut and mahogany writing desk from the 19th century with slant front
Felt, Mahogany, Walnut
19th Spanish Side Table with Cared Turned Legs and Iron Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish side table with cared Solomonic turned legs and iron stretcher. The top has a carved
Iron
19th Spanish Side Table with Cared Turned Legs and Iron Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish side table with cared Solomonic turned legs and iron stretcher. The top has a carved
Iron
19th Spanish Side Table with Cared Turned Legs and carved edges
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish side table with cared Solomonic turned legs and carved edges in top
Iron
English Oak Writing Desk with Raised Gallery and Drawers, 1930s
Located in BÉTERA, ES
, adding both practicality and classic character. Raised on turned legs, the desk has balanced proportions
Leather, Oak
19th Spanish Side Table with Cared Turned Legs and Iron Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish side table with cared Solomonic turned legs and iron stretcher. The top has a carved
Iron
French Empire Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
. Back has gilt metal chariot and horse plaque. Top sits on turned trestle legs and stretcher with gilt
Brass
Desk from NYC Reclaimed Water Tower Wood, Drawers with Hand Turned Ebony Pulls
By Stefan Rurak
Located in Biddeford, ME
for the hand-shaped leg as well as the drawers. Hand-turned solid ebony drawer pulls are uniquely
Walnut, Ebony
19th Spanish Side Table with Cared Turned Legs and Wood Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish Side Table with cared turned legs and wood stretcher and also an iron stretcher The
Walnut
Antique Danish Oak Writing Desk, 1900s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Antique Danish Oak Writing Desk, 1900s. Nordic antique baroque style writing table in stained oak
Oak
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
Hardwood
18th C. Walnut Table / Desk with Twisted Legs
Located in East Hampton, NY
Wonderful walnut table with turned legs and a single drawer.... a great night stand for a King bed.
Walnut
19th Century French Gothic Walnut Writing Desk with Leather Top
Located in Dallas, TX
This exceptional 19th-century French Gothic Writing Desk is crafted from richly patinaed solid
Bronze
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
Antique Early Victorian Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique Early Victorian writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from
Leather, Wood
William IV Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Inset Leather Top from England
Located in Austin, TX
A fine large English library table or writing desk of mahogany from the William IV period
Metal, Brass
19th Spanish Sturdy Side Table with Carved Turned Legs and Double Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish side table with turned legs and double stretcher, one in solid iron and one in the
Iron
19th Spanish Sturdy Side Table with Carved Turned Legs and Double Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish side table with turned legs and double stretcher match in the button top. The top has
Iron
VINTAGE STRONGBOW GAME WRITING DESK WITH PULL OUT TRAY WITH LEATHER iNLAY
Located in Pulborough, GB
or writing desk, distinguished by its elegant cross-stretcher base and slender turned legs in the
Hardwood
Regency Style Mahogany Writing Desk with Leather Top, UK Craftsmanship
Located in Woodbury, CT
This Regency style writing desk with a tooled saddle leather top and beaded edge has three
Leather, Mahogany
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
Antique William IV Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and extremely well made antique William IV writing table / desk. This was made in England
Wood
Very Good Victorian Oak Writing Desk
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very good two drawer Victorian writing table with original leather surface, standing on turned
Oak
19th Century mahogany inlaid writing desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality 19th Century mahogany inlaid writing desk, the super structure comprising of three
Mahogany
Scottish Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany from Regency Era
Located in Austin, TX
interior with retractable felt writing surface. The whole upon turned tapering spiral legs. Dimensions
Brass, Metal
Spanish Baroque Revival Writing Table with Lyre Legs and Leather Top, 1920s
Located in BÉTERA, ES
Magnificent Spanish Baroque Revival writing table dating from the late 19th to early 20th century
Leather, Hardwood, Oak
Antique English Barley Twist Writing Table Library Desk Jacobean Walnut c1880
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Barley Twist Writing Table Library Desk Jacobean Walnut c1880. Direct from England
Walnut
Antique Georgian Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique Georgian leather top writing table / desk. It was made in England, it dates
Leather, Wood
Antique Victorian Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
An outstanding antique Victorian writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from
Leather, Wood
Walnut buffet table with turned legs and "H" shaped jamb, back cover - Spain -
Located in Madrid, España
Walnut buffet table with turned legs and "H" shaped jamb, back cover - Spain - 17th century
Walnut
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
Chestnut
Edwardian Mahogany & Satinwood Inlaid Kidney Writing Desk
Located in Trenton, NJ
kidney writing desk dates to approximately 1900–1910. Constructed in mahogany throughout, the piece
Wood
Antique Victorian Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
An outstanding antique Victorian writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from
Leather, Wood
English Writing Table or Desk of Patinated Oak with Embossed Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English writing table or desk of a handsomely patinated oak from the Edwardian era
Metal, Brass
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
Metal, 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
Modern Walnut Wood Desk Handmade Executive Desk Luxury French Writing Desks
Located in København N, DK
unnecessary, burdensome and brings ease and purity. It does not turn everything that gets in the way into
Steel
19th Century Italian Walnut Writing Desk, Neoclassical Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
and movement of the wood. The desk is raised on four finely turned and fluted legs, connected by an
Wood
Table, Desk, Writing, Dressing, Vanity, Teak, Vintage
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A large vintage teak table desk, writing table, dressing table or side table. Measures: 6 feet 2
Teak
18th Century Spanish Louis XIII Carved Walnut Writing Table Desk with Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
turned legs with ring and block carvings, connected by an elegant box stretcher and resting on classic
Walnut
Louis XVI Ebonized Writing Table or Desk with Embossed Leather Top from France
Located in Austin, TX
-topped writing surfaces on each end nearly double the surface area of the desk. Resting on column-turned
Metal, Bronze, Brass
Antique Slant-Front Drafting Desk Writing Table
Located in Forney, TX
escutcheon lacking key, all rising on solid mahogany stretcher joined turned straight legs. Exquisitely
Ebony, Kingwood, Mahogany, Maple, Palisander, Rosewood, Burl, Felt
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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