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Art Nouveau Teak Hand Carved Vanity Cum Writing Table With Drawers & Brass Pulls
Art Nouveau Teak Hand Carved Vanity Cum Writing Table With Drawers & Brass Pulls

Art Nouveau Teak Hand Carved Vanity Cum Writing Table With Drawers & Brass Pulls

$1,896Sale Price|20% Off

Art Nouveau Teak Hand Carved Vanity Cum Writing Table With Drawers & Brass Pulls

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A vanity straight out the British Raj in Art Nouveau fashion. Solidly constructed from teak wood with hand carved scrolling legs and original bevel mirror and brass hardware. Nice pa...

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1910s British Indian Ocean Territory Anglo Raj Writing Table Antique

Materials

Teak

French Art Deco Cerused Desk
French Art Deco Cerused Desk

French Art Deco Cerused Desk

$9,850

French Art Deco Cerused Desk

By Maxime Old, Jules Leleu, Jacques Adnet, Francisque Chaleyssin, André Arbus

Located in Houston, TX

Offered is a shapely French Art Deco cerused oak desk or writing table with a door on either side with 4 shelves in each.

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1920s French Art Deco Writing Table Antique

Materials

Oak

Antique Barley Twist Desk
Antique Barley Twist Desk

Antique Barley Twist Desk

$4,500

Antique Barley Twist Desk

Located in New York, NY

Its slim proportions make it ideal as a console, writing table, or accent table in an entryway, living room, or behind a sofa.

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Early 20th Century English Jacobean Writing Table Antique

Materials

Walnut

Biedermeier Desk, Cherry Veneer, Six Columns, Austria, circa 1830
Biedermeier Desk, Cherry Veneer, Six Columns, Austria, circa 1830

Biedermeier Desk, Cherry Veneer, Six Columns, Austria, circa 1830

$5,372Sale Price|20% Off

Biedermeier Desk, Cherry Veneer, Six Columns, Austria, circa 1830

Located in Regensburg, DE

Neoclassical Biedermeier writing table or desk from Austria around 1830. * Book-matched cherry veneer on softwood * 6 hexagonal veneered full columns on a veneered pedestal. * Eboniz...

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1830s German Biedermeier Writing Table Antique

Materials

Cherry, Softwood, Glass

Louis XVI Style Marquetry Bonheur du Jour with Hand-Crafted Inlay, 1920
Louis XVI Style Marquetry Bonheur du Jour with Hand-Crafted Inlay, 1920

Louis XVI Style Marquetry Bonheur du Jour with Hand-Crafted Inlay, 1920

$4,200

Louis XVI Style Marquetry Bonheur du Jour with Hand-Crafted Inlay, 1920

Located in Montreal, QC

A writing table with a fitted superstructure, this beautifully crafted and elegant piece has all the positive attributes.

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Writing Table Antique

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Neoclassical Style English Oak Library Table Desk
19th Century Neoclassical Style English Oak Library Table Desk

19th Century Neoclassical Style English Oak Library Table Desk

$9,000

19th Century Neoclassical Style English Oak Library Table Desk

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Dramatic 19th century English library table, writing table, or desk hand-crafted from oak.

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19th Century English Neoclassical Writing Table Antique

Materials

Brass

Regency Mahogany Dressing Table by Gillows of Lancaster & London
Regency Mahogany Dressing Table by Gillows of Lancaster & London

Regency Mahogany Dressing Table by Gillows of Lancaster & London

$10,234

Regency Mahogany Dressing Table by Gillows of Lancaster & London

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Sherborne, GB

Superb quality mahogany and cabinet making, it could also use it as a writing table/desk. The top is made from one single piece of mahogany, with a fine reeded gallery.

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Early 19th Century English Regency Writing Table Antique

Materials

Mahogany

19th Rectangular Bouillotte Louis XVI Desk Table with Bronze Mounts
19th Rectangular Bouillotte Louis XVI Desk Table with Bronze Mounts

19th Rectangular Bouillotte Louis XVI Desk Table with Bronze Mounts

$6,575

19th Rectangular Bouillotte Louis XVI Desk Table with Bronze Mounts

Located in Miami, FL

This important writing table is after Jean-Henri Riesener, perhaps the most important furniture maker working in Paris during the reign of Louis XVI.

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Writing Table Antique

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Gustavian Style Painted Tables, Repainted in Light Gray
Pair of Gustavian Style Painted Tables, Repainted in Light Gray

Pair of Gustavian Style Painted Tables, Repainted in Light Gray

$6,500 / set

Pair of Gustavian Style Painted Tables, Repainted in Light Gray

Located in Atlanta, GA

Versatile in use, they may serve as writing tables, consoles, or placed side by side to create a larger statement surface.

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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Writing Table Antique

Materials

Pine

Louis XVI Style Writing Desk Refinished in Brick-Orange Patina
Louis XVI Style Writing Desk Refinished in Brick-Orange Patina

Louis XVI Style Writing Desk Refinished in Brick-Orange Patina

$2,933

Louis XVI Style Writing Desk Refinished in Brick-Orange Patina

Located in London, GB

The piece remains fully functional and is well suited as a writing desk, compact home-office table, dressing table or hall table.

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Writing Table Antique

Materials

Wood

1800's Antique Highly Carved, Spanish Renaissance Revival, Library Desk!
1800's Antique Highly Carved, Spanish Renaissance Revival, Library Desk!

1800's Antique Highly Carved, Spanish Renaissance Revival, Library Desk!

$3,999

1800's Antique Highly Carved, Spanish Renaissance Revival, Library Desk!

Located in Austin, TX

This striking antique writing table hails from the late 1800s and showcases the bold craftsmanship of the Spanish Renaissance Revival style.

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19th Century Writing Table Antique

Materials

Wood

18th Century Spanish Baroque Trestle Table Desk, Two Drawers, Rustic Wood, Solid
18th Century Spanish Baroque Trestle Table Desk, Two Drawers, Rustic Wood, Solid

18th Century Spanish Baroque Trestle Table Desk, Two Drawers, Rustic Wood, Solid

$5,417

18th Century Spanish Baroque Trestle Table Desk, Two Drawers, Rustic Wood, Solid

Located in Madrid, ES

A beautifully conserved Spanish writing table with mixtilinear “pata de lira” (lyre-shaped legs) displaying zig-zagging curves and undulations, in the Baroque style that became popul...

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18th Century Spanish Baroque Writing Table Antique

Materials

Wood

Rare Antique Asprey & Co. London Oak & Tooled Green Leather Writing Desk 1920s
Rare Antique Asprey & Co. London Oak & Tooled Green Leather Writing Desk 1920s

Rare Antique Asprey & Co. London Oak & Tooled Green Leather Writing Desk 1920s

$14,409 / set

Rare Antique Asprey & Co. London Oak & Tooled Green Leather Writing Desk 1920s

By Charles & George Asprey

Located in Reading, Berkshire

London (Royal Warrant) Oak & Tooled Racing Green Leather Pop-Up Writing Table Made in England in the 1920s. Item is sold complete with a Burgundy tooled red leather desk set als...

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1920s English Edwardian Writing Table Antique

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Oak

Fine Early 20th Century Antique English Carved Oak Writing Desk
Fine Early 20th Century Antique English Carved Oak Writing Desk

Fine Early 20th Century Antique English Carved Oak Writing Desk

$3,588

Fine Early 20th Century Antique English Carved Oak Writing Desk

Located in Nottingham, GB

The rectangular top provides a practical and well-proportioned writing surface, making the piece equally suitable for use as a traditional desk, writing table or compact workstation.

Category

Early 20th Century Writing Table Antique

Materials

Brass

19th Century George II Style Chippendale Mahogany Writing Table
19th Century George II Style Chippendale Mahogany Writing Table

19th Century George II Style Chippendale Mahogany Writing Table

$14,000

19th Century George II Style Chippendale Mahogany Writing Table

Located in Middleburg, VA

Made of richly patinated Honduras mahogany, this 19th century George II style English writing desk features a hand-tooled gilded red leather top framed with finely carved molding. Tw...

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19th Century English Writing Table Antique

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Fine 19th Century French Neoclassical Style Amboyna and Gilt Bronze Mounted Writ
Fine 19th Century French Neoclassical Style Amboyna and Gilt Bronze Mounted Writ

Fine 19th Century French Neoclassical Style Amboyna and Gilt Bronze Mounted Writ

$17,639 / set

Fine 19th Century French Neoclassical Style Amboyna and Gilt Bronze Mounted Writ

Located in Benington, Herts

An extremely fine and unusual French Amboyan and gilt bronze bureau plat - writing table inspired by the Neoclassical designs.

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19th Century French Neoclassical Writing Table Antique

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Leather Top Desk from Provence
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Leather Top Desk from Provence

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Leather Top Desk from Provence

$6,600

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Leather Top Desk from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in France circa 1890, the walnut writing table features a shaped rectangular top inset with a black leather writing surface, finished with gilt-tooled borders and a decorativ...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Writing Table Antique

Materials

Leather, Walnut

French Louis XVI Mahogany Writing Desk Tric-Trac Game Table circa 1785
French Louis XVI Mahogany Writing Desk Tric-Trac Game Table circa 1785

French Louis XVI Mahogany Writing Desk Tric-Trac Game Table circa 1785

$13,440Sale Price|20% Off

French Louis XVI Mahogany Writing Desk Tric-Trac Game Table circa 1785

Located in Shippensburg, PA

The reversible top is lined in a gilt-tooled brown leather to function as a stylish writing table, then rotating to the baize-covered side for card play.

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18th Century French Louis XVI Writing Table Antique

Materials

Bronze

Antique 5ft George IV Partners Writing Library Table Desk 19th Century
Antique 5ft George IV Partners Writing Library Table Desk 19th Century

Antique 5ft George IV Partners Writing Library Table Desk 19th Century

$5,662

Antique 5ft George IV Partners Writing Library Table Desk 19th Century

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in London, GB

This superb quality George IV antique partner's library writing table in the manner of Gillows is crafted from beautiful flame mahogany and dates from Circa 1830.  

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1830s English George IV Writing Table Antique

Materials

Brass

Italian antique rectangular wooden desk with drawer, 1750s
Italian antique rectangular wooden desk with drawer, 1750s

Italian antique rectangular wooden desk with drawer, 1750s

$1,115

Italian antique rectangular wooden desk with drawer, 1750s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian antique rectangular wooden desk with drawer, 1750s Desk or writing table with a rectangular wooden top. The table features a hidden drawer on the front.

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1750s Italian Other Writing Table Antique

Materials

Wood

MID-18th CENTURY LOUIS XV VENEERED DESK
MID-18th CENTURY LOUIS XV VENEERED DESK

MID-18th CENTURY LOUIS XV VENEERED DESK

$5,281

MID-18th CENTURY LOUIS XV VENEERED DESK

Located in Firenze, FI

This is a tasteful and refined writing table, capable of furnishing any space with class.

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Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Writing Table Antique

Materials

Bronze

Queen Anne Style Console or Desk Speckled by Ira Yeager
Queen Anne Style Console or Desk Speckled by Ira Yeager

Queen Anne Style Console or Desk Speckled by Ira Yeager

$4,800

Queen Anne Style Console or Desk Speckled by Ira Yeager

By Ira Yeager

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Simply stunning console table or petite writing table desk lacquer speckled by artist Ira Yeager (American 1938-2022).

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19th Century English Queen Anne Writing Table Antique

Materials

Brass

Napoleon III Bureau Plat Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1890
Napoleon III Bureau Plat Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1890

Napoleon III Bureau Plat Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1890

$3,752

Napoleon III Bureau Plat Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1890

Located in Potters Bar, GB

A Napoleon III mahogany bureau plat desk on cabriole legs Circa 1890 The desk has been finished with ormolu mounts and the legs with winged lions At each end is an intricate laurel r...

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1890s Napoleon III Writing Table Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Exceptional 18th Century Indonesian Amboyna & Ebony Portable Writing Desk
Exceptional 18th Century Indonesian Amboyna & Ebony Portable Writing Desk

Exceptional 18th Century Indonesian Amboyna & Ebony Portable Writing Desk

$3,357

Exceptional 18th Century Indonesian Amboyna & Ebony Portable Writing Desk

Located in Apeldoorn, NL

The desk is presented on a later custom-made hardwood stand with a drawer, expertly crafted to complement the original piece and creating a wonderful writing table. Opening the slop...

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18th Century Writing Table Antique

Materials

Amboyna

19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Marble Top Library Table
19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Marble Top Library Table

19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Marble Top Library Table

$12,500

19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Marble Top Library Table

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Grand French 19th century library table, writing table, or bureau plat featuring an Italian Carrara marble top inset.

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19th Century French Louis XVI Writing Table Antique

Materials

Carrara Marble

Rare Antique 18th Century Italian Olivewood Mechanical Writing Desk
Rare Antique 18th Century Italian Olivewood Mechanical Writing Desk

Rare Antique 18th Century Italian Olivewood Mechanical Writing Desk

$6,480

Rare Antique 18th Century Italian Olivewood Mechanical Writing Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Whether placed in a distinguished library, executive office, private study, or important antique collection, this remarkable desk serves equally as a functional writing table and an ...

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18th Century Italian Other Writing Table Antique

Materials

Metal

Austrian Biedermeier 1840s Walnut Desk with Three Drawers and Ebonized Accents
Austrian Biedermeier 1840s Walnut Desk with Three Drawers and Ebonized Accents

Austrian Biedermeier 1840s Walnut Desk with Three Drawers and Ebonized Accents

$5,400

Austrian Biedermeier 1840s Walnut Desk with Three Drawers and Ebonized Accents

Located in Atlanta, GA

With its clean lines and lovely patina, this Biedermeier writing table circa 1840 will bring a touch of calm elegance to any living room, study or bedroom.

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Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Writing Table Antique

Materials

Walnut

Antique Edwardian Satin wood & Floral Painted Carlton House Writing Desk
Antique Edwardian Satin wood & Floral Painted Carlton House Writing Desk

Antique Edwardian Satin wood & Floral Painted Carlton House Writing Desk

$8,528

Antique Edwardian Satin wood & Floral Painted Carlton House Writing Desk

Located in London, GB

This kind of desk is sometimes also known as a Carlton House writing table. The desk is like a normal writing table but the small drawers above the surface form a "U" shape around t...

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Early 1900s Edwardian Writing Table Antique

Materials

Satinwood

Fine Antique George III circa 1820 Metamorphic Library Desk into Bookcase Ladder
Fine Antique George III circa 1820 Metamorphic Library Desk into Bookcase Ladder

Fine Antique George III circa 1820 Metamorphic Library Desk into Bookcase Ladder

$13,645Sale Price|20% Off

Fine Antique George III circa 1820 Metamorphic Library Desk into Bookcase Ladder

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime original George III circa 1820 lightly restored metamorphic library desk / writing table which converts into a library bookcase ladder...

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1820s English George III Writing Table Antique

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

18th Century Italian Walnut Desk and Three Chairs
18th Century Italian Walnut Desk and Three Chairs

18th Century Italian Walnut Desk and Three Chairs

$14,500 / set

18th Century Italian Walnut Desk and Three Chairs

Located in Hixson, TN

A marvelous 18th century Italian writing table with the three chairs from Florence, Italy.

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Late 18th Century Italian Renaissance Writing Table Antique

A George III crossbanded mahogany kneehole desk of seven drawers with gilt handl
A George III crossbanded mahogany kneehole desk of seven drawers with gilt handl

A George III crossbanded mahogany kneehole desk of seven drawers with gilt handl

$1,910Sale Price|20% Off

A George III crossbanded mahogany kneehole desk of seven drawers with gilt handl

Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB

 This is a classic "kneehole" desk, a compact writing table designed with a central recessed space for the user's legs.

Category

1790s British George III Writing Table Antique

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Oak Barley Twist Bureau Plat Desk
19th Century French Oak Barley Twist Bureau Plat Desk

19th Century French Oak Barley Twist Bureau Plat Desk

$3,840Sale Price|20% Off

19th Century French Oak Barley Twist Bureau Plat Desk

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Spectacular 19th century French bureau plat writing table or desk featuring barley twist legs and stretcher.

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19th Century French Louis XIII Writing Table Antique

Materials

Oak

French 19th Century Leather-Top Table with Single Drawer
French 19th Century Leather-Top Table with Single Drawer

French 19th Century Leather-Top Table with Single Drawer

$4,500

French 19th Century Leather-Top Table with Single Drawer

Located in Atlanta, GA

Versatile in placement, this table works equally well as a writing table, center table, or refined side table, bringing with it the quiet authority and understated elegance associate...

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19th Century French Writing Table Antique

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Louis XIII Period 1630s Carved Walnut Barley Twist Table with Black Painted Top
Louis XIII Period 1630s Carved Walnut Barley Twist Table with Black Painted Top

Louis XIII Period 1630s Carved Walnut Barley Twist Table with Black Painted Top

$4,950

Louis XIII Period 1630s Carved Walnut Barley Twist Table with Black Painted Top

Located in Atlanta, GA

Perfect as a statement writing desk, console, or center table, it brings noble charm and architectural beauty to any refined interior.

Category

Early 17th Century Italian Writing Table Antique

Materials

Walnut

Louis XVI Style Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Bureau Plat by Wright & Mansfield, 1850
Louis XVI Style Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Bureau Plat by Wright & Mansfield, 1850

Louis XVI Style Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Bureau Plat by Wright & Mansfield, 1850

$97,566

Louis XVI Style Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Bureau Plat by Wright & Mansfield, 1850

By Wright and Mansfield

Located in London, GB

A Fine Louis XVI Style Bureau Plat Constructed from mahogany, set with a leather top and decorated throughout with gilt bronze mounts, the writing table supported on tapering stop-f...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Writing Table Antique

Materials

Ormolu

A very elegant walnut table/desk with a central drawer
A very elegant walnut table/desk with a central drawer

A very elegant walnut table/desk with a central drawer

$5,950

A very elegant walnut table/desk with a central drawer

Located in Atlanta, GA

With its restrained proportions and elegant presence, this versatile table is perfect as a writing desk, side table, or console.

Category

19th Century Italian Writing Table Antique

Materials

Walnut

French Empire Mahogany Bureau à Cylindre Writing Table, circa 1810
French Empire Mahogany Bureau à Cylindre Writing Table, circa 1810

French Empire Mahogany Bureau à Cylindre Writing Table, circa 1810

$28,423

French Empire Mahogany Bureau à Cylindre Writing Table, circa 1810

Located in Rome, IT

French Empire Mahogany Bureau à Cylindre writing desk . Elegant French Empire-period bureau à cylindre, crafted in richly figured mahogany and distinguished by its imposing architec...

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19th Century French Empire Writing Table Antique

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century George III Period Mahogany Inlaid Carlton House Desk
18th Century George III Period Mahogany Inlaid Carlton House Desk

18th Century George III Period Mahogany Inlaid Carlton House Desk

$22,924

18th Century George III Period Mahogany Inlaid Carlton House Desk

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

Very Fine George III Sheraton Period Mahogany Carlton House Writing Table, circa 1790 A magnificent and historically important Carlton House writing table, made in England circa 1...

Category

Late 18th Century British George III Writing Table Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Desk Writing Table Stationery Cabinet
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Desk Writing Table Stationery Cabinet

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Desk Writing Table Stationery Cabinet

$5,321

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Desk Writing Table Stationery Cabinet

Located in Suffolk, GB

A superb quality antique Victorian burr walnut Davenport desk with satinwood inlay and an exceptional rich colour throughout. This unusual example is beautifully figured and retains ...

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19th Century English Victorian Writing Table Antique

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

19th Century French Petite Cherrywood Table with Drawer
19th Century French Petite Cherrywood Table with Drawer

19th Century French Petite Cherrywood Table with Drawer

$1,890

19th Century French Petite Cherrywood Table with Drawer

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

The table remains sturdy and functional, making it ideal as a writing table, lamp table, console, bedside table, or occasional accent piece.

Category

Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Writing Table Antique

Materials

Brass

Spanish Rustic Two Faces Carved Wood Desk Table with Drawers and Iron Hardware
Spanish Rustic Two Faces Carved Wood Desk Table with Drawers and Iron Hardware

Spanish Rustic Two Faces Carved Wood Desk Table with Drawers and Iron Hardware

$5,490

Spanish Rustic Two Faces Carved Wood Desk Table with Drawers and Iron Hardware

Located in Miami, FL

A highly decorative and versatile piece that could be used as a console table, writing table, library table, or statement piece behind a sofa, particularly suited to rustic, Mediterr...

Category

1870s Baroque Writing Table Antique

Materials

Walnut

19th c French Louis XVI Child's Bronze Ormolu Marble Parquetry Desk
19th c French Louis XVI Child's Bronze Ormolu Marble Parquetry Desk

19th c French Louis XVI Child's Bronze Ormolu Marble Parquetry Desk

$6,950

19th c French Louis XVI Child's Bronze Ormolu Marble Parquetry Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Though designed as a child’s desk, this piece is incredibly versatile—ideal as a writing table, vanity, or sophisticated side table in a living room, bedroom, or study.

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Writing Table Antique

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Walnut Inlaid Desk
19th Century French Walnut Inlaid Desk

19th Century French Walnut Inlaid Desk

$3,975

19th Century French Walnut Inlaid Desk

Located in High Point, NC

19th century inlaid walnut writing table/desk from France. The top is made from two gorgeous walnut boards, surrounded in walnut banding and having a beveled edge.

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Writing Table Antique

Materials

Walnut

Italian Walnut Neoclassical Table with Single Drawer, circa 1800
Italian Walnut Neoclassical Table with Single Drawer, circa 1800

Italian Walnut Neoclassical Table with Single Drawer, circa 1800

$12,600

Italian Walnut Neoclassical Table with Single Drawer, circa 1800

Located in Atlanta, GA

Well proportioned and versatile, this table can function as a writing table, console, or side table, equally suited to a traditional interior or layered into a more eclectic setting ...

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Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Writing Table Antique

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century French Empire Style Roll-Top Desk
Early 20th Century French Empire Style Roll-Top Desk

Early 20th Century French Empire Style Roll-Top Desk

$6,140

Early 20th Century French Empire Style Roll-Top Desk

Located in London, GB

The desk itself opens to reveal a leather writing table that slides out. Above, there are twin drawers and a large space for storage.

Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Writing Table Antique

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

19th Century Swedish Desk Inspired by Louis XV Style with Five Drawers
19th Century Swedish Desk Inspired by Louis XV Style with Five Drawers

19th Century Swedish Desk Inspired by Louis XV Style with Five Drawers

$3,865

19th Century Swedish Desk Inspired by Louis XV Style with Five Drawers

Located in PARIS, FR

Its proportions and elegant lines make it equally suitable as a writing desk, library table, or decorative center table in both traditional and eclectic interiors.

Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Louis XVI Writing Table Antique

Materials

Wood

Italian antique desk with drawers in walnut wood, mid 1800s
Italian antique desk with drawers in walnut wood, mid 1800s

Italian antique desk with drawers in walnut wood, mid 1800s

$2,276

Italian antique desk with drawers in walnut wood, mid 1800s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian antique desk with drawers in walnut wood, mid 1800s Vintage and fantastic desk or writing table in walnut wood. The rectangular top features a rectangular shelf with decorate...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Writing Table Antique

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Late 18th Century Spanish Walnut Table with Carved Drawer Fronts, Iron Stretcher
Late 18th Century Spanish Walnut Table with Carved Drawer Fronts, Iron Stretcher

Late 18th Century Spanish Walnut Table with Carved Drawer Fronts, Iron Stretcher

$15,000

Late 18th Century Spanish Walnut Table with Carved Drawer Fronts, Iron Stretcher

Located in Atlanta, GA

The proportions are generous yet practical, allowing the table to function comfortably as a writing table, library table, or center table.

Category

Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Writing Table Antique

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Oak School Desk Chair with Writing Table & Under Seat Storage
Antique Oak School Desk Chair with Writing Table & Under Seat Storage

Antique Oak School Desk Chair with Writing Table & Under Seat Storage

$799

Antique Oak School Desk Chair with Writing Table & Under Seat Storage

Located in Freehold, NJ

This antique child's school desk features hardwood construction, solid oak with original dark finish, writing surface, and undersea storage.

Seat height: 17.25 inches Dimensions: 2...

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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Writing Table Antique

Materials

Oak

Superb Regency Writing Sofa Table
Superb Regency Writing Sofa Table

Superb Regency Writing Sofa Table

$1,767

Superb Regency Writing Sofa Table

Located in Swadlincote, GB

A excellent quality Regency rosewood writing or sofa table in lovely original condition, original green leather and wooden castors, two locking drawers. 29" high 23.5" knee height 3...

Category

19th Century English Regency Writing Table Antique

Materials

Rosewood

Italian Luigi XVI Desk with drawer in walnut wood, second half 1700s
Italian Luigi XVI Desk with drawer in walnut wood, second half 1700s

Italian Luigi XVI Desk with drawer in walnut wood, second half 1700s

$2,276

Italian Luigi XVI Desk with drawer in walnut wood, second half 1700s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian Luigi XVI Desk with drawer in walnut wood, second half 1700s Desk with rectangular top with rounded corners, entirely in walnut wood. On the front the writing table has a ret...

Category

18th Century Italian Writing Table Antique

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Fine Tall Inlaid Dark Mahogany English Carlton House Two-Piece Secretary Desk
Fine Tall Inlaid Dark Mahogany English Carlton House Two-Piece Secretary Desk

Fine Tall Inlaid Dark Mahogany English Carlton House Two-Piece Secretary Desk

$3,996Sale Price|20% Off

Fine Tall Inlaid Dark Mahogany English Carlton House Two-Piece Secretary Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Perfect for collectors of English antiques, Carlton House desks, and fine mahogany furniture, this secretary desk is both a functional writing table and a statement piece. Its crafts...

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Early 1900s English Adam Style Writing Table Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Louis XVI Style Mahogany Bureau Plat by A.M.E Fournier, France, 1870
Louis XVI Style Mahogany Bureau Plat by A.M.E Fournier, France, 1870

Louis XVI Style Mahogany Bureau Plat by A.M.E Fournier, France, 1870

$81,873

Louis XVI Style Mahogany Bureau Plat by A.M.E Fournier, France, 1870

By A.M.E Fournier

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

This fine bureau plat or writing table is fitted with a single drawer. The frieze to each side is centred by an allegorical Wedgwood Jasperware plaque representing the arts; 'sculptu...

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1870s French Louis XVI Writing Table Antique

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Inlaid Leather Top Writing / Side Table
Antique Inlaid Leather Top Writing / Side Table

Antique Inlaid Leather Top Writing / Side Table

$1,207

Antique Inlaid Leather Top Writing / Side Table

Located in London, GB

A beautiful and elegant antique inlaid leather top writing / side table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1920’s.

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1920s Georgian Writing Table Antique

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Inlaid Leather Top Writing / Side Table
Antique Inlaid Leather Top Writing / Side Table

Antique Inlaid Leather Top Writing / Side Table

$1,432

Antique Inlaid Leather Top Writing / Side Table

Located in London, GB

A beautiful and elegant antique inlaid leather top writing / side table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1920’s.

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1920s British Regency Writing Table Antique

Materials

Leather, Wood

Ebonized Louis XV Style Desk with Brass Inlay, 19th Century
Ebonized Louis XV Style Desk with Brass Inlay, 19th Century

Ebonized Louis XV Style Desk with Brass Inlay, 19th Century

$9,500

Ebonized Louis XV Style Desk with Brass Inlay, 19th Century

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

View the detailed images to see more (and the current condition) of this remarkable writing table. Cleaned, tightened, and polished with a French paste wax–ready to join your interior.

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19th Century French Louis XV Writing Table Antique

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Magnificent Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Leather Top Bureau Plat Desk
Magnificent Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Leather Top Bureau Plat Desk

Magnificent Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Leather Top Bureau Plat Desk

$29,995

Magnificent Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Leather Top Bureau Plat Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

With its generous proportions, this Louis XV style bureau plat makes a bold statement as an executive desk, writing table, or centerpiece for a study, library, or salon.

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1880s French Louis XV Writing Table Antique

Materials

Bronze

French Directoire Style Brass Trimmed Leather Top Vanity Desk, Circa 1890
French Directoire Style Brass Trimmed Leather Top Vanity Desk, Circa 1890

French Directoire Style Brass Trimmed Leather Top Vanity Desk, Circa 1890

$1,960Sale Price|20% Off

French Directoire Style Brass Trimmed Leather Top Vanity Desk, Circa 1890

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This vanity desk is a versatile piece that can serve as a writing table, dressing table, or decorative focal point in a study, bedroom, or entryway.

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1890s French Directoire Writing Table Antique

Materials

Brass

Regency Period Metamorphic Writing /Book Table
Regency Period Metamorphic Writing /Book Table

Regency Period Metamorphic Writing /Book Table

$5,150

Regency Period Metamorphic Writing /Book Table

Located in Hudson, NY

This fine classical regency table shows all the signs of a London cabinet making firm. The proportions are great being not overly large but it carries weight and looks masculine and ...

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19th Century English Regency Writing Table Antique

Materials

Brass

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Writing Table Antique For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal writing table antique for your home. A writing table antique — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a writing table antique — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A writing table antique made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — is very popular. A well-made writing table antique has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Gillows of Lancaster & London, François Linke and Maple & Co. are consistently popular.

How Much is a Writing Table Antique?

A writing table antique can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,619, while the lowest priced sells for $200 and the highest can go for as much as $1,740,240.

Finding the Right Desks-writing-tables for You

Vintage desks and writing tables span centuries of design. The writing table came first, a simple surface built for correspondence, while the drawered desk followed as record-keeping at home and in the office grew more demanding.

Styles to Know

Any desk at least 20 years old falls under this broader vintage category. If you want a tapered-leg, mid-century look specifically, browse mid-century modern desks; Louis XVI and Art Deco secretary desks bridge the writing-table and desk forms. A vintage table lamp adds task lighting to either.

How to Choose the Right Vintage Piece

Writing tables often carry little to no storage of their own, so a separate file cabinet or desk organizer may be worth planning for, alongside a close look at the surface dimensions against the space available. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and every purchase is covered by the 1stDibs Promise.

Questions About Writing Table Antique

  • What's the difference between a desk and a writing table?

    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
    Desks typically include drawers or storage compartments, while writing tables (and secretary desks) offer a flatter surface with little to no built-in storage.

  • What else pairs well with a writing table in a home office?

    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
    For real layout examples, see our 18 home offices for design lovers.

  • How do I identify an antique table?

    2 Answers
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    You can identify an antique table in a number of ways. The first clue that a table is antique is the joinery. If a piece of furniture is dovetailed by hand, it only has a couple of dovetails, which are uneven. Also, antique tables are not defined by perfect symmetry. Lastly, antique tables were typically made of oak, mahogany, and walnut.
    Bonnin Ashley Antiques Inc
    Bonnin Ashley Antiques IncFebruary 23, 2021
    In addition to the joinery you can check the bottoms of the drawers and the backs of the cabinets. If they were made prior to 1850 then the wood will most likely be dimensioned by hand. It will be uneven to the touch. The secondary wood that receives the veneer will have been scraped smooth but drawer bottoms, backs and bottoms are often left less finished.

  • What is an antique rent table?

    2 Answers
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique rent table is a piece of furniture that landlords and tenants used to exchange rent. The rent money would be placed in one drawer, the table would rotate for the landlord to receive. It was considered polite and gentlemanly to pay rent this way. Shop a collection of antique rent tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A rent table is a small circular or polygonal table with drawers. Rent tables frequently had drawers labeled for the days of the week, and English landlords in the 18th century often used them to collect rent. On 1stDibs, shop antique rent tables from some of the world’s top sellers.

  • What's the difference between a mid-century modern desk and a writing table?

    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
    Desks typically include drawers or storage, while writing tables are a flatter, more minimal work surface; check the listing description for storage details.

  • How can you tell if a kitchen table is antique?

    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell if a kitchen table is antique, look under the table and on the legs for a maker's mark. It may be carved, branded or stamped onto the surface or appear on a paper or metal label. Using the marking, you can consult trusted online resources to learn about the maker and view catalogues of their pieces, searching for tables similar to yours. If your kitchen table was produced at least 100 years ago, it is an antique. Keep in mind that not all antique furnishings have maker's markings. In the event that you're unable to locate a mark, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can evaluate your piece for you. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of tables.

  • How can you tell if a side table is antique?

    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To determine whether a side table is an antique, closely examine its details. Older pieces will typically have telltale features like wood pegs, hand-cut dovetails with some slight imperfections and mortise-and-tenon construction. Tables that are a consistent color throughout or have machine-cut moldings or carvings are unlikely to be antiques. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can be a helpful resource when dating tables. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern side tables on 1stDibs.

  • How can I identify my antique dining table?

    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify your antique dining table, first check to see if there is a maker’s mark on the underside. If there are no identifying marks or stamps, a furniture appraiser can check the style and the hardwood used to identify your piece. Shop a collection of antique furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

  • How do I care for an antique wood dining table?

    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
    Keep it out of direct sun and away from heat, dust with a soft cloth, and wax or polish sparingly.

  • Can I replace the shade on an antique table lamp?

    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
    Yes. Most table lamps accept standard harp and finial sizes, so a replacement shade can update the look without altering the base.

  • How do I identify an antique drop leaf table?

    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    While you can look for markings and other details to try and determine the maker, the best way to identify an antique drop leaf table is to work with a certified appraiser. Trusted online venues and search engines can be helpful when conducting research on a specific collectible, piece of jewelry, art work or other item about which you may have questions, but qualified professionals, such as an antiques dealer or an appraiser at an auction house, have the knowledge and experience needed to make more accurate identifications. Shop a selection of antique, vintage and modern tables on 1stDibs.

  • What wattage bulb should I use in an antique table lamp?

    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
    Stick to the wattage noted in the listing, typically 40 to 60 watts for standard incandescent-equivalent bulbs, to avoid overheating older wiring.

  • What's the difference between a vintage and antique dining room table?

    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
    Antique generally means 100+ years old, while vintage covers roughly 20 to 99 years and includes most mid-century and postmodern designs.

  • Is it safe to use a vintage or antique table lamp without rewiring it?

    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
    Many vintage lamps are rewired before sale, but always check the listing description; a licensed electrician can inspect and rewire older cords as a precaution.

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