A 19th Century William IV Goncalo Alves Writing Table
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1830 A nineteenth century William IV Goncalo Alves writing table, the rectangular top on acanthus-capped supports, joined by a turned cross-stretcher and terminating ...
Wood
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique Edwardian desk / writing table. This was made in England, it dates from the 1900-1910 period.
Leather, Wood
French 19th Century Kidney Shaped Mahogany Writing Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and large-scale French 19th century kidney-shaped mahogany writing table with one drawer. The table is raised on a scrolled lyre-shaped supports joined by a geometric ...
Ormolu
Antique English Regency Period Rosewood Writing Table, circa 1810-1820
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English William IV period rosewood writing table, Circa 1830. Galleried top with leather and on original casters.
Leather, Rosewood
Regency Writing Table Walnut Desk 1820
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A handsome Regency walnut writing table dating to around 1820, combining elegant proportions with practical design The rectangular top is beautifully veneered in richly figured rosew...
Walnut
Neoclassical Fench Art Deco Writing Table, Bronze Feet, Brass Strips, circa 1928
Located in Köln, NW
French Art Deco writing table "Bureau plat Neoclassique". bronze feet, brass strips.
Brass, Bronze
Period French Directior Leather Topped Writing Table.
Located in Hudson, NY
This beautiful period writing table was constructed in France circa 1790 to 1800 of rich imported mahogany and the woods have been carefully selected to create an overall pattern of ...
Leather, Mahogany
Victorian Kingwood and Boxwood Ladies Writing Table
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine Victorian kingwood and box wood strung mounted ladies writing table in the French taste, the central draw with an oval panel of semi precious stones and the superstructure wit...
Boxwood, Kingwood
Louis XVI Style Writing Table Nightstand With Ormolu Mounts
Located in New York, NY
Louis XVI style side table writing table / nightstand with ormolu mounts.
Ormolu
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and quite unusual antique Edwardian leather top writing table. This was made in England, it dates from around 1890-1900.
Leather, Wood
Early 19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Library Writing Table
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A Very Fine Early 19th-Century William IV Period Mahogany Partners Library Writing Table This exquisite writing table is constructed from solid mahogany and features a rectangular t...
Leather, Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Regency Writing Table / Library Table
Located in Dublin, IE
A fine Regency writing table or sofa table, the rectangular top with finely rounded edges and molded edge detailing above two frieze drawer with opposing simulated drawers, each fit...
Brass
Early Victorian Ormolu-Mounted Burr-Walnut And Marquetry Writing-Table
Located in London, GB
A FINE EARLY VICTORIAN ORMOLU-MOUNTED BURR-WALNUT AND MARQUETRY WRITING-TABLE, CIRCA 1850. The shaped top inlaid with bulrushes above a single frieze drawer.
Walnut
Early 19th Century Mahogany Kidney Shaped Window or Writing Table
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A charming early 19th century mahogany kidney shaped window or writing table with pieced end supports. This table is in lovely country house condition, circa 1810.
Mahogany
French 19th Century Louis XV Fruitwood Writing Table or Side Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant, simple, classic French fruitwood writing table, side table or desk, early 19th century, with a rectangular top above a single drawer fitted with its original key, rosette es...
Fruitwood
Fine 18th Century ‘French Hepplewhite’ Mahogany Ladies Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A late 18th century ‘French Hepplewhite’ figured mahogany ladies writing table of serpentine form, having boxwood and ebony strung tulipwood crossbanded top with chequered inlaid edge.
Boxwood, Ebony, Mahogany, Tulipwood
$2,640Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Biedermeier Writing Table, Hungary, circa 1820-1830
Located in Belmont, MA
Unique oval 19th century Biedermeier writing table, Hungary circa 1820-1830, bird's-eye maple veneer, burl walnut and elmwood veneer with akanthus leave marquetry on the top.
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
19th Century English Regency Gilt Bronze Mounted Writing Table or Desk
Located in Troy, NY
19th Century English Regency Gilt Bronze Mounted Writing Table or Desk. Elegant Regency writing table, the top with an inset black leather writing surface framed with burlwood veneer...
Ormolu
Superb Antique French Marquetry And Bronze Mount Writing Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The top features a conforming bronze edge band. Dimensions: The writing Table measures 37” wide by 23” deep by 31.25” high.
Bronze
19th Century French Directoire Style Brass Mounted Bureau Plat / Writing Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century French Directoire Style Brass Mounted Bureau Plat / Writing Table in Mahogany with Black Leather Top and Slides
Mahogany
$1,875Sale Price|25% Off
19th Century French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Diminutive size 19th century French provincial writing table or desk. The table is constructed from fruitwood with a warm patina and lovely wood grain patterns.
Fruitwood
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 surface to the central ratchet action flap, the underside with remains a paper labe...
Brass
Exceptional Napoleon III Bronze Mounted And Ebonized Writing Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine Antique French Bronze mounted writing table with particularly fine form dating to the late 19th Century.
Bronze
$2,275Sale Price|30% Off
Louis XVI-Style Brass Inlaid Writing Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an outstanding example of a late 19th century late Louis XVI-style small writing table. Additionally, the table, with the drop leaves up, could serve as a sofa table.
Brass
Antique Victorian Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A charming antique Victorian leather top writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1850-1870 period.
Leather, Wood
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 from around the 1800-1820 period.
Leather, Wood
Antique Victorian Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
An excellent original antique Victorian leather top writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around 1840-1860.
Leather, Wood
EARLY 19th CENTURY CHARLES X WALNUT WRITING TABLE
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant carved and ebonized walnut writing table, with a smooth top and two drawers onthe front under the top, convenient for storing items.
Nutwood
Regency Partners Writing Table, Mahogany & Brass, Square, Circa 1815
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
Whilst still obviously great as a typical writing table we also feel that the shape adds to the appeal of this table as a library table, a sofa table or possibly even an entrance hal...
Mahogany
Louis XIII Style Walnut Writing Table with Hidden Drawer, Circa 1840
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This Louis XIII style Writing Table is made of walnut wood and has a hidden drawer in the skirt.
Walnut
French Marble Top Writing Table, Tooled-Leather Writing Surface, on Casters
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Marble-Top Writing Table on Casters, Pull-Out Drawer, Gilt Tooled-Leather Writing Surface above the drawer, lower storage shelf.
Marble
Antique Victorian Leather Top Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique Victorian leather top desk / writing table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1840-1860 period.
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 around the 1860-80 period.
Leather, Wood
English Art Nouveau Solid Oak Writing Table Bureaux
Located in Leicester, GB
Beautiful brass plate handles with a classic Art Nouveau pattern. Inside the writing table there are a host of small compartments for storing envelopes, cards, pens etc.
Oak
$4,432
Victorian writing table
Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL
Beautiful leather top with concealed molding. Stylish legs. The table can seat two people. Beautiful, stylish antique writing desk.
Mahogany
Neoclassical Style Mahogany Card, Dressing, and Writing Table
Located in London, GB
The table serves three functions: it works as a writing desk, a dressing table, and a card table.
Brass
Antique Victorian Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A charming antique Victorian leather top writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1850-1870 period.
Leather, Wood
Antique French Louis XV Ormolu Rosewood Marquetry Partner's Writing Table Desk
By Jacques Dubois
Located in Portland, OR
This writing table is a triumph of the French cabinet maker's skills at their very best, condition is excellent, this beautiful elegant antique partner's writing table is ready to gr...
Ormolu
Antique Victorian Inlaid Walnut Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A stunning and very rare antique Victorian inlaid walnut writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1850-60’s period.
Ebony, Satinwood, Walnut, Amboyna
Gilt-Bronze Mounted Burr Walnut Writing Table, Probably by Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Gilt-Bronze Mounted Burr Walnut Writing Table, Probably by Gillows. The rectangular top has a gilt-bronze surround above a serpentine frieze fronted by a central drawer.
Ormolu
Louis XV Style Diminutive Kingwood Writing Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A finely made French 18th c. writing table with ormolu mounts and beautiful variegated marble top.
Marble, Bronze
Antique French Louis XVI Gold Bronze Mounted Kingwood Writing Table, Circa 1885
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XVI Gold Bronze Mounted Kingwood Writing Table, Circa 1885.
Bronze
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 green leather top over a frieze of two drawers - each drawer with knob pulls - and ...
Leather, Wood, Mahogany
Antique Regency Birdseye Maple Writing Table, Tooled leather top, 1830
Located in Montreal, QC
A fine quality English Regency bird-eye maple writing table or desk. The rectangular table with canted sides and canted corners in figured birds-eye maple; with a gilt-tooled burgund...
Birdseye Maple
Beautiful Louis XVI Style Writing Table, France, Circa 1880
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful Louis XVI style wooden writing table. The rectangular top, surrounded on three sides by a fine pierced and gilt-bronze frieze, above a drawer whose front forms a flap openi...
Bronze
Arts and Crafts Writing Table, Pitch Pine, 2 Drawers, Vintage, 1910
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Pitch Pine Writing Table A good Heavy quality Pitch pine side table or writing table in the Arts and Crafts style There are 2 drawers along the front and a wide str...
Pine
French 19th Century Louis XV Writing Table with Detailed Bronze Mounts
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Louis XV writing table sports curved cabriole legs and a fantastic basket-weave inlaid top.
Bronze
English Mahogany writing table. 18th Century with Greek key & Blind Fretwork
Located in Huntington, NY
George III Mahogany writing table. With Brass drop pulls, 3 drawers beneath a mahogany top with molded edge above a Greek key molding below. 4 square legs.
Brass
Antique Edwardian Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique Edwardian writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from the 1900-1910 period.
Brass
Rococo 18th Century Writing Table with Drawer, Origin: Sweden, Circa 1760
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic Rococo 18th century writing table with single drawer with accentuated cabriole legs, origin: Sweden, circa 1760 with all original green color.
Pine, Paint
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 around the 1880-1890 period.
Leather, Wood
Antique Victorian freestanding quality inlaid burr walnut kidney writing table
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian freestanding quality inlaid burr walnut kidney writing table, having a quality burr walnut kidney shaped top with kingwood cross banding leather writing surface and...
Walnut
Antique William IV Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and beautifully designed antique William IV leather top writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1830-1840 period.
Leather, Wood
19th century early Victorian leather top writing table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century early victorian leather top writing table circa 1840. Fine quality mahogany and leather library table which would function perfectly well as a desk.
Brass
19th Century Carved and Painted Louis XVI Writing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th Century Carved and Painted Louis XVI Writing Table is a lovely piece of antique furniture that showcases the craftsmanship and elegant design of the Louis XVI style.
Wood
A Victorian kingwood marquetry writing table in the French taste
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Victorian kingwood marquetry writing table in the French taste, of shaped rectangular form inset with the original leather, with disguised frieze drawers on one side, set on cabrio...
Kingwood
Fine French Country Style Leather Top Writing Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Louis XV country style writing table in a distressed white on pale wood finish overall.
Leather, Wood
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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Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
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The stately piece brings both gravitas and whimsy to any work space.
Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.