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Theodore Alexander "Chateau du Vallois" French Mahogany Leather Writing Desk 48"
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Dayton, OH
Theodore Alexander "Chateau du Vallois" French Provincial Writing Desk. Features a serpentine form
Category

Late 20th Century French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique leather top writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from
Category

Vintage 1930s British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Antique Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
H 29.93 in W 48.04 in D 29.93 in
Antique Victorian Leather Top Partners Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Victorian leather top partners desk / writing table. This was made in England, it
Category

Antique 1860s British High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

French fruitwood marquetry top writing table, 1950’s
Located in Kenilworth, IL
mounts. France, Academic Revival, mid 20th century. Dimensions: 48” W x 22” D x 30-1/2” H 24-1/2” H (to
Category

Mid-20th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Frits Henningsen Solid 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

English Antique Mahogany 19th Century Side Table Writing Desk
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
Antique side table A 19th century English compact side table or writing desk. Mahogany side
Category

Antique 19th Century European Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Lucite Waterfall Console / Writing Table or Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
writing table or console that can sit center in any room 48" W x 28" D x 30" H SXX
Category

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

Materials

Lucite

French Louis XV Style Distressed Painted Desk Writing Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
majority of the lower 48 states. They offer a flat rate for most of our items with exclusions for the
Category

1990s Unknown Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian, Golden Oak, Pedestal Desk, Writing Table, Scotland 1890
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique, Victorian, golden oak, pedestal desk, writing table, Scotland 1890, H057 Scotland 1890
Category

Antique 19th Century North American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Italian Chrome X-Base Trestle Dining Table or Writing Desk
By Pace Collection
Located in Danville, CA
writing desk. The base will easily support a glass or stone top as large as 48 x 108 x 3/4. Base
Category

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

Materials

Stone, Chrome

French Louis Philippe Desk Writing Table Secret Drawers, 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
prying eyes. Table height: 31.50 in. (80 cm) Height between the floor and the belt of the desk: 21.26 in
Category

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

Materials

Brass

George III Mahogany Writing Table 19th Century Great Color and Patination
Located in Buchanan, MI
A George III Mahogany Writing Table 19th Century having two slides. Great color and patination
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Mahogany inlaid writing desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
supports terminating in brass castors. Dimensions Height 30.5 Inches Width 48 Inches Depth 28.5 Inches
Category

Early 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mahogany inlaid writing desk
Mahogany inlaid writing desk
H 30.5 in W 48 in D 28.5 in
French Walnut Louis Philippe Desk Leather Top Writing Table, 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
different size. Table height: 31.50 in. (80 cm) Height between the floor and the belt of the desk: 21.26 in
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Trestle Library Table or Writing Desk
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts trestle library table or writing desk By
Category

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

Materials

Oak

Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Trestle Library Table or Writing Desk
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts trestle library table or writing desk By
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Student Oak & Iron Writing Table Slant Top Desk France, Mid 20th C
Located in Labrit, Landes
French slant top desk writing table for student, circa 1950. Oak and iron pupitre Good vintage
Category

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

Materials

Iron

Signed Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk or Library Table
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By Gustav Stickley
Category

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

Materials

Copper

Antique Inlaid Satinwood Writing Table Desk by Edwards & Roberts, 19th Century
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in London, GB
walnut cross-banding and features an inset gold tooled green leather writing surface above seven
Category

Antique 1880s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Trestle Library Table or Writing Desk
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts trestle library table or writing desk
Category

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

Materials

Oak

Harvey Probber Writing Desk- Signed
By Harvey Probber
Located in Trenton, NJ
This impressive mid-century modern writing desk from Harvey Probber features a striking yet simple
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Harvey Probber Writing Desk- Signed
Harvey Probber Writing Desk- Signed
H 30 in W 48 in D 18.5 in
1790 Gillows Cuban Hardwood Library Secretaire Desk Writing Table I Bramah Lock
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare circa 1790 George III Library writing desk
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Elinor McGuire Model 226c Writing Desk
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Highland, IN
a burl wood pattern. Measures: 29.5"h X 48"w X 24"d Also available is a Model M-59 "Host" chair
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Karl Springer Zebra Wood Writing Table w/ Steel and Brass, USA c 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in Norwalk, CT
are 48 x 28, desk top height 29 and the lower edge of the top is at a height of 24".
Category

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

Materials

Zebra Wood

Hans Gunther Reinstein Vienna Secession Ladies Writing Desk
By Hans Gunther Reinstein
Located in Berlin, DE
Vienna secession ladies writing table in softwood and corrugated cardboard. Black and white paint
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Softwood

Paul Mccobb Model 1560 Writing Desk In Maple
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Berkeley, CA
Measurements: 48″ wide x 25.5″ deep x 29.25″ tall, Kneehole: 26" wide x 18" deep x 28.5" tall Condition: In
Category

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

Materials

Maple

Mid-Century Modern 4 Drawer Writing Desk by Baumritter
By Baumritter
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Mid-Century Modern writing desk from the Birchcraft line by Baumritter features hardwood
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk, Circa 1900
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By Gustav
Category

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

Materials

Copper

Country French Baker Furniture Executive Writing Desk Circa 1980
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
majority of the lower 48 states. They offer a flat rate for most of our items with exclusions for the
Category

Vintage 1980s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquered Writing Desk, Refinished
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional minimalist Mid-Century Modern writing desk By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Edwardian Satinwood Adjustable Ladies Writing Desk with Wedgewood Plaque Cherubs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
floor of your home. They deliver to the vast majority of the lower 48 states. They offer a flat rate for
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Porcelain, Satinwood

Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk, Newly Refinished
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional minimalist Mid-Century Modern writing desk By Paul McCobb for Winchendon
Category

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

Materials

Brass

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

Vintage Vanity / Writing Desk With Chair by Morris of California. Circa 1960s
By Morris of California
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Campaign Style Vanity / Writing Desk With Chair by Morris of California. Circa 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s American Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquered Writing Desk and Chair
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional minimalist Mid-Century Modern writing desk with matching desk chair. By Paul
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquered Writing Desk and Chair
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional minimalist Mid-Century Modern writing desk with matching chair By Paul McCobb for
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Handcrafted Solid Oak Partners Desk Writing Desk on Wheels, circa 1960
Located in Germantown, MD
. Perfect size for small or large den, office or library. Measures 48" in width, 28" in depth and 31" in
Category

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

Materials

Oak

Flagg Desk Classic Writing Desk or Home Office Computer Desk by Alabama Sawyer
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
We handcrafted this classic writing desk with hardwoods from Birmingham's urban forest. For your
Category

2010s American American Craftsman Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Oak

Antique C1870s French Louis XVI Style Inlaid King Wood Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
majority of the lower 48 states. They offer a flat rate for most of our items with exclusions for the
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Black Leather Top French Directoire Style Writing Desk Bureau Plat, Circa 1960
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
majority of the lower 48 states. They offer a flat rate for most of our items with exclusions for the
Category

Vintage 1960s American Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Regency Period Library Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique Regency library table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around
Category

Antique 1820s British Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Regency Period Library Table / Desk
Antique Regency Period Library Table / Desk
H 31.11 in W 48.04 in D 24.02 in
“MODUS” table and chairs by Borsani – Italy 1970
By Tecno Design Centre, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Girona, ES
Triangular table and 6 integrated swivel chairs made for various uses (school and university
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Italian Bent Glass Table/ Desk Attributed to FIAM, Italy
By FIAM
Located in East Hampton, NY
opening at widest side of table is 48 inches.
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass

Antique Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Newly Restored
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By L. & J.G
Category

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

Materials

Copper

Walnut Drafting Table Adjustable Lift and Tilt Steel Base
Located in Baltimore, MD
needs and elevate your creative workspace. Specs as pictured: Table top: 48" x 36" x 1" inch thick Top
Category

2010s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Oak French Industrial Drafting Table Desk Tilt Steel Base
Located in Baltimore, MD
. Specs as pictured: Table top: 48" x 29" x 1 3/16" inch thick Top height: about 31" Fully Customizable
Category

2010s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Antique Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By Stickley
Category

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

Materials

Copper

Mid-20th Century Large Maple and Oak Drafting Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
: 38.25" x H: 1.25" The base measures: D: 28" x L: 48" Listed dimensions reflect the table flat at its
Category

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

Materials

Steel

Italian Midcentury Vanity Table with Armchair by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Dassi Mobili Moderni, Vittorio Dassi, Gio Ponti
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Stunning and very rare Italian small Vanity Table of the 1950s, equipped with mirror and armchair
Category

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

Materials

Velvet, Maple

Antique Industrial Cast Iron Drafting / Drawing Table by Keuffel and Esser Co. 1
By Keuffel and Esser Co. 1
Located in Buffalo, NY
1920s American eagle drawing table by Keuffel & Esser Co. Overall dimensions: 32″ x 51″ Height
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Iron

19th Century French Belle Époque Table in the Louis XVI Style by Lexcellent
By E. Guillaume-Edmond Lexcellent
Located in London, GB
A Louis XVI style writing table By Lexcellent of Paris Of restrained elegance and sumptuous
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

A.G.Fronzoni Rectangular Fronzoni 64 Table in Metal and Wooden Top, Cappellini
By A. G. Fronzoni, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
An ode to clean lines, the Fronzoni ’64 table embellishes settings with its absolute rigour and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-19th Century Tuscan Renaissance Antique Table Desk Hand Carved Solid Walnut
By Dini & Puccini
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Tuscany Renaissance antique table desk in hand carved solid walnut, restored and wax-polished, 1850
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Art Nouveau Carved Oak Northwind Face Desk Library Table with One Drawer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Art Nouveau carved oak wood desk library table with one drawer. Item features
Category

20th Century English Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

A.G.Fronzoni Square Fronzoni 64 Table in Metal Top and Wood Top for Cappellini
By A. G. Fronzoni, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
An ode to clean lines, the Fronzoni ’64 table embellishes settings with its absolute rigour and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Milo Baughman Desk for Directional Furniture
By Milo Baughman
Located in Toledo, OH
Milo Baughman desk for Directional Furniture. 48" writing desk with movable drawer base on rollers
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Antique L. & J.G. Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk, Circa 1900
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa
Category

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

Materials

Copper

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquered Desk, Newly Refinished
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional minimalist Mid-Century Modern four drawer writing desk By Paul McCobb for
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Sitting Standing "Work" Desk in Solid White Oak by Casey Lurie, USA
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
Work desk is the smaller sibling of our WORK table, a contemporary take on the traditional working
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Restored Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Desk with Adjustable Base and Drop Leaf
Located in Van Nuys, CA
of this desk lies in its capacity to enlarge the writing area effortlessly by raising the left-hand
Category

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

Materials

Teak

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Writing Table 48 For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the writing table 48 you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and mahogany, every writing table 48 was constructed with great care. There are 575 variations of the antique or vintage writing table 48 you’re looking for, while we also have 21 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect writing table 48 — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A writing table 48 is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Victorian and Georgian styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one writing table 48 that is appealing in its simplicity, but Paul McCobb, Planner Group and Paul Frankl produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Writing Table 48?

Prices for a writing table 48 can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $387 and can go as high as $132,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,900.

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.

Questions About Writing Table 48
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Typically, four to five people can sit around a 48-inch round dining table. A 60-inch round table can usually accommodate six people, while a 72-inch round table has enough room for approximately eight people. On 1stDibs, find a variety of round dining tables.