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Rare jugendstil writing set by Erhard & Sohne Germany
By Erhard & Söhne
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Rare jugendstil writing set by Erhard & Sohne Germany including letter holder 10x13x6cm, letter
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Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

German Designer, Complete Writing Set, 1930s/40s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
German designer, complete writing set with inkwell, letter holder, wax seal and a letter knife
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Marble

Silver-gilt and cloisonné enamel Russian writing set
Located in London, GB
Silver-gilt and cloisonné enamel Russian writing set Moscow, 1899-1908 Case: 3.5cm high x 23 cm
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Russian Desk Sets

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Japanese Tiny Suzuribako 'Writing Set'
Located in PARIS, FR
Tiny suzuribako (writing set) in black and gold hiramaki-e lacquer with water plantain (Alisma
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Tiny Suzuribako 'Writing Set'
Japanese Tiny Suzuribako 'Writing Set'
H 1.07 in W 2.45 in D 4.34 in
Unusual Magnetic Writing Set in Red from Biliko, Italy, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Eye catching and rare writing set ‘Biliko’ set, with stylish round support and matching pen made in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Industrial Desk Sets

Materials

Plastic

Design Magnetic Writing Set from Biliko in Blue, Italy, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Eye catching and rare writing set ‘Biliko’ set, with stylish round support and matching pen made in
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Industrial Desk Sets

Materials

Plastic

GAB Sweden, a writing set in bronze. Art Deco, approx. 1930
Located in Copenhagen, DK
GAB Sweden, a writing set in bronze consisting of an inkwell, letter knife, letter holder, seal and
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Writing Set, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
On a tray of curved profiles decorated with moldings and scallops on its edges are the four containers that make up the desk. The sandbox or salvador, the duster and the inkwell pres...
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Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Writing Set, 19th Century
Bronze Writing Set, 19th Century
H 4.34 in W 9.85 in D 7.09 in
Empire Bronze Writing Set Inkwell 19th Century Fire-Gilt
Located in Berlin, DE
Empire bronze writing set inkwell 19th century fire-gilt Beautiful Empire inkwell with finely
Category

Antique 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Japanese Meiji Lacquer Writing Set
Located in New Orleans, LA
This remarkable Japanese portable writing set contains the instruments of sublime artistic
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Japanese Meiji Lacquer Writing Set
Japanese Meiji Lacquer Writing Set
H 10.75 in W 9 in D 1.5 in
Antique Victorian Desk Accessories Writing Set Carved Sardonyx Banded Agate
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Very pristine and elegant Victorian writing set comprising a sardonyx pencil, a sardonyx ruler and
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Agate, Mixed Metal

Silver Writing Set, with Hallmarks, Antonio J. Santa Cruz, Cordoba, Spain, 1773
By Antonio Jose de Santa Cruz
Located in Madrid, ES
Silver writing set. With hallmarks. Córdoba, Antonio José de Santa Cruz (Córdoba, 1733 -?) and Juan
Category

Antique 1770s Spanish Rococo Desk Sets

Materials

Silver

Art Deco Bakelite Desk Writing Set, 5 pieces in box, France 1930s
By Travail Francais
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Art Deco Bakelite desk accessories writing set dates from the 1930s. The set is built
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Metal, Brass

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Period 6 Pcs Writing Set
Located in New York, NY
A Japanese Meiji period cloisonne enamel writing set comprising 6 pieces decorated in the same
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

Black and Gold Lacquer Suzuribako 'Writing Set'
Located in PARIS, FR
Black and gold lacquer suzuribako (writing set) in takamaki-e on a nashi-ji background representing
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Early and Rare Royal Copenhagen Writing Set with Two Inkwells, circa 1850s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Early and rare Royal Copenhagen writing set with two inkwells. hand-painted with flowers
Category

Antique 1850s Danish Biedermeier Inkwells

Rare Vesuvius Lava Stone Writing Set. torre Del Greco (naples). XIX
Located in Firenze, IT
Very Rare Vesuvius lava stone writing set. Torre del Greco (Naples). XIX century. 4 objects with
Category

Mid-19th Century Folk Art More Art

Materials

Stone, Brass

Silver Desk Writing Set, Platerías Martínez, Madrid, Spain, 1845
By Platerías Martínez
Located in Madrid, ES
Scribe with three inkwells. Silver. Real Martínez silver factory, Madrid, 1845. With contrast marks. Notary of silver in its color composed of a rectangular tray with raised and op...
Category

Antique 1840s Spanish Neoclassical Desk Sets

Materials

Silver

Silver Writing Set, Vicente Roces, Zaragoza, Spain, circa 1760
Located in Madrid, ES
With hallmarks. The base tray has a square shape with mixtilinear profiles and rests on legs with vegetal motifs. The four containers present helical gallonized feet, and pearl flow...
Category

Antique 1760s Spanish Rococo Desk Sets

Materials

Silver

Antique Victorian Writing Set Sardonyx Banded Agate Pencil Ruler Letter Opener
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant Victorian three piece writing set is in truely pristine condition. It is cut out of
Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Vanity Items

Materials

Agate

Palais Royal French Ormolu Mounted Desk Writing Set with Pen
By Palais Royal
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very finely made antique French Palais Royal ormolu mounted mother of pearl desk stand with pen dating from around 1900. The stand comprises of an ornate looped wire work carrying ...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Rococo Revival Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Palais Royal French Ormolu Mounted Desk Writing Set with Pen
Palais Royal French Ormolu Mounted Desk Writing Set with Pen
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H 2.56 in W 3.94 in D 5.91 in
Silver Scribe or Desk Writing Set, Platerías Martínez, Madrid, Spain, 1819
By Platerías Martínez
Located in Madrid, ES
Scribe with four inkwells and bell. Silver. Madrid, Silversmiths Martínez, 1819. With contrast marks. Notary of silver in its color composed of a rectangular tray (raised on four...
Category

Antique 1810s Spanish Neoclassical Desk Sets

Materials

Silver

Montblanc writing set, 1266 pen and 1666 mechanical pencil, 925 silver, 80's
By Montblanc
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Excellent Montblanc writing set in 925 silver, consisting of a model 1266 fountain pen and a model
Category

1980s Swiss For The Desk

Parker 75 Custom Insignia writing set with case, 14k gold plated, 70's
By James Parker
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Parker 75 Custom Insignia writing set with case, 14k gold plated, 70's. Excellent Parker writing
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1970s North American For The Desk

Antique Chinese Qing Enamel Mille Fleur Cloisonné Desk Writing Set Inkwell, 1900
Located in Portland, OR
lidded flared inkwell, a rocking blotter and four writing surface corners. The set is in very good
Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Desk Sets

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Parker 65 Custom Black writing set with case, 14k gold plated, 70's
By James Parker
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Excellent Parker writing set, consisting of a fountain pen, ballpoint pen and model 65 Custom Black
Category

1970s American For The Desk

Writing Set by Ernst Svedbom for Svenskt Tenn, 1934
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in Long Island City, NY
Writing, seven parts set in pewter by Ernst Svedbom (1913-2004), Goldsmith AB for Swedish Tenn
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desk Accessories

Ceramic Writing Set 'Till Eulenspiegel' by Michael Powolny, Austria, 1919
By Michael Powolny
Located in Vienna, AT
Till Eulenspiegel in a brown-red jester's costume with bells, sitting with outstretched legs on a rectangular flat base plate, an owl between his feet and a low, four-sided inkwell w...
Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Silver Writing Set, Madrid, Spain, 1819 and 1841, with Hallmarks
Located in Madrid, ES
Writing desk. Silver. Madrid, 1819 and 1841. With contrast marks. Artificer M. García. Property
Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Empire Travel Sewing & Writing Set, France, Early 19th Century, circa 1815
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Luxurious travel set for a lady, French early 19th century production - Empire period circa 1815
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver, Brass

Frits Henningsen Mahogany Writing Table and Chair Set
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Kastrup, DK
writing table and chair. The writing desk displays a rectangular top with molded edge above three cock
Category

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

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique Georgian Foldable Writing Side Table Desk Set with Chair
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This writing table was designed and made in England around 1800. It can be folded into a large
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Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique French Carved Oak Writing Desk Secretary AND Chair Breton Brittany SET
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Carved Oak Writing Desk Secretary AND Chair Breton Brittany SET. Direct from France
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

Late 19th Century Office Furniture Set - 1 Writing Desk, 1 Table, 3 Armchairs
Located in Lučenec, SK
This is a very stylish and unique office furniture set custom made for an Austrian attorney. It
Category

Antique 1870s Austrian Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

French Empire Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Mahogany construction with rectangular leather writing surface with gilt brass medallion pulls
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Empire Mahogany Writing Desk
French Empire Mahogany Writing Desk
H 31.25 in W 71 in D 33.25 in
Régence Style Marquetry Writing Desk
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A magnificent and very rare Régence style marquetry inlaid grand bureau plat or writing desk
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Régence Style Marquetry Writing Desk
Régence Style Marquetry Writing Desk
H 37.41 in W 87.8 in D 43.31 in
Royal Italian Writing Desk and Armchair
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Italian carved mahogany writing table is said to have been crafted specifically for use by
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Royal Italian Writing Desk and Armchair
Royal Italian Writing Desk and Armchair
H 32.75 in W 54.5 in D 33 in
Regency Well-Figured Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Regency well-figured mahogany writing table, of rectangular form with a green leather-inset top
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Antique 1810s Great Britain (UK) Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Mahogany Writing Table, Early 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite writing desk is crafted of rich mahogany and features the straightforward design
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Bold Geometric, contemporary, modern Library desk, writing
By Sara Hayat Design
Located in Greenwood Village, CO
writing table. The sumptuous wooden top exudes timeless elegance, infusing your room with a sense of
Category

2010s Pakistani Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Paint

Ladies writing, jewellery cabinet, French, circa 1890
By Jonathan Levien
Located in Brighton, Sussex
, geography, astronomy, literature, music and fire making, each plaque set within a shaped C- and S-scroll
Category

Antique 19th Century English Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Tulipwood

19th Century William IV Rosewood Writing Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a fine quality William IV rosewood writing table, possibly Scottish, with velvet inset
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Napoleon II Partners Desk French Writing Table
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Good size so perfect for a work from home (WFH) set up We date this to circa 1920 and it was purchased
Category

Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Kingwood

Restored Baroque Revival Oak Writing Desk, circa 1890
Located in Opole, PL
Restored Baroque Revival Oak Writing Desk, circa 1890 This Neo-Baroque writing desk is entirely
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Baroque Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Venetian Painted Italian Louis XV Style Writing Table
Located in Forney, TX
A most charming vintage, circa 1960, Italian Venetian writing table (desk - vanity - console) with
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Gesso, Wood, Paint

Freestanding Console - Desk, Reception Writing Table in Bright Yellow
By Spinzi
Located in Milano, IT
Contemporary console with integrated writing desk and matching stool, from the Silös collection by
Category

2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Antique English Victorian Marquetry Writing Desk by Donald Ross
By Edwards & Roberts, Donald Ross
Located in London, GB
Antique English Victorian marquetry writing desk by Donald Ross English, c. 1890 Measures: Height
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Antique 1890s English Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

19th century Art Nouveau Secessionist leather and mahogany writing table
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very high quality 20th century mahogany and leather writing desk. It dates to the late
Category

Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

French Louis XV Style Distressed Painted Desk Writing Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
reasonable flat-rate fee for delivery and set up to the ground floor of your home. They deliver to the vast
Category

1990s Unknown Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Alvar Aalto Rare Writing Table from Otaniemi Technical University, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Rare writing table, designed by Alvar Aalto, 1960s. Birch with linoleum table top. Later modified
Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Antique Correspondence Desk, English, Library, Writing Table, Cotswold School
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage correspondence desk. An English, solid teak library or writing table in the
Category

Mid-20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian Ergonomic Design Writing Desk and Stool, Stokke, 1980's
By Stokke
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
. Drawers measure: 43cm x 53cm x 66cm. Sold as a complete set. (writing desk, drawers and stool).
Category

Vintage 1980s Norwegian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Small Antique Ladies Correspondence Table, English, Flame, Writing, William IV
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique ladies correspondence table. An English, flame mahogany writing table
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Renaissance Wall Desk with Extending Writing Surface
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Renaissance Wall Desk with Extending Writing Surface represents the height of
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Ta...

Materials

Oak

Antique Ladies Writing Desk, English, Correspondence Table, Victorian, C.1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ladies writing desk. An English, mahogany and leather correspondence table
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mahogany Writing Table - Bean Shape - Edwardian Period - Circa: 1890-1900
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
A delightful antique writing table in mahogany, in the form of a "bean" or "kidney", in the full
Category

Antique 19th Century British Country Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Restored Louis XV-Style Mahogany Desk with Leather Writing Surface
Located in Los Angeles, CA
writing surface, luxuriously adorned with dark brown dyed leather. This leather surface exudes an
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

English George III Mahogany & Leather Pedestal “Rent” Writing Desk ca. 1800
Located in Shippensburg, PA
period writing desk features a wonderful series of alphabetized "rent" compartments in the upper drawer
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Antique 19th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Edwardian Satinwood Adjustable Ladies Writing Desk with Wedgewood Plaque Cherubs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
coordinating your delivery needs! They offer a reasonable flat-rate fee for delivery and set up to the ground
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Porcelain, Satinwood

Original Shagreen Gilt Metal Writing Table Desk with Single-Drawer
Located in GB
gold gilt metal detailing writing table desk  This is a very substantial desk. Shagreen for those of
Category

20th Century English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Shagreen

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Writing Set For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic writing set available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every writing set was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a writing set, we have 219 options in-stock, while there are 13 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect writing set — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A writing set is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one writing set that is appealing in its simplicity, but Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer and Cassina produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Writing Set?

A writing set can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,468, while the lowest priced sells for $180 and the highest can go for as much as $70,000.