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Fokker Airplane Wingflap Writing Desk
By Stef van Der Bijl
Located in BUSSUM, NH
Fokker Airplane Wingflap writing desk Desk made from the left and right wing flab of a Fokker F50
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2010s Dutch Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Fokker Airplane Wingflap Writing Desk
Fokker Airplane Wingflap Writing Desk
H 30.71 in W 66.93 in D 31.5 in
17th Century Italian Carved Walnut Table or Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
17th century Italian walnut library table or writing desk. Desk features three drawers amongst
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

English Partner Desk, Writing Desk
Located in Berlin, DE
box, slightly protruding tabletop. Green writing surface decorated with extraordinary gold embossing
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

English Partner Desk, Writing Desk
English Partner Desk, Writing Desk
H 28.35 in W 48.04 in D 30.71 in
Direttorio Writing Desk
By Morelato
Located in Milan, IT
Strict and classic lines for the small and large Direttorio Writing desks. Pieces, which combine
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Leather

Direttorio Writing Desk
Direttorio Writing Desk
H 31.5 in W 46.46 in D 24.81 in
Domino Writing Desk
By Modo10
Located in Milan, IT
Curved version writing desk with four drawers in Canaletto Origine wood and leather top.
Category

2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Domino Writing Desk
H 29.93 in W 87.8 in D 35.44 in
Ebony Writing Desk
By Provasi
Located in Milan, IT
Ebony writing desk with brass details and Calacatta marble top.
Category

2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Ebony Writing Desk
Ebony Writing Desk
H 30.71 in W 59.06 in D 23.63 in
Wood Writing Desk
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Milan, IT
Writing desk with glossy lacquered legs, top in leather and metal details brushed steel.
Category

2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Wood Writing Desk
H 30.32 in W 61.03 in D 24.41 in
Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany and fruitwood inlaid ladies writing desk. The superstructure with central shelf flanked by
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Early 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mahogany Writing Desk
Mahogany Writing Desk
H 36.5 in W 36 in D 21 in
Truman Writing Desk
By Pregno
Located in Milan, IT
Stylish and functional, this writing desk will make a bold addition to a contemporary home study or
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Truman Writing Desk
Truman Writing Desk
H 31.11 in W 90.56 in D 39.38 in
Jobe Writing Desk
By Arteriors
Located in Hudson, NY
We love the Jobe writing table desk for its generous surface area and classic style. The top
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2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Jobe Writing Desk
Jobe Writing Desk
H 30.5 in W 60 in D 30 in
Modernist Writing Desk
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A writing desk finely crafted in solid teak having a floating bank of drawers and turned dowel legs.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Modernist Writing Desk
Modernist Writing Desk
H 28.25 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
Oscar Writing Desk
By Guerra Vanni
Located in Milan, IT
A remarkable piece of refined taste, this splendid writing desk with 3 drawers and push pull
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Silver Leaf

Oscar Writing Desk
Oscar Writing Desk
H 31.5 in W 57.09 in D 21.26 in
Boulle Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
Well-proportioned French black lacquer and Boulle writing desk with metal gallery raised back
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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Boulle Writing Desk
Boulle Writing Desk
H 38 in W 31 in D 20 in
Secretary Writing Desk
By Garbarino Collections
Located in Milan, IT
This stunning classic-inspired writing desk is a timeless piece of functional decor that will
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Secretary Writing Desk
Secretary Writing Desk
H 48.43 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Silas Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Silas writing desk is crafted in solid hardwood with steel and brass accents. Inspired by the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writ...

Materials

Stainless Steel

Silas Writing Desk
Silas Writing Desk
H 30 in W 60 in D 30 in
Wave Writing Desk
By Carpanelli
Located in Milan, IT
This sculptural desk is a sublime multi-functional piece that combines straight lines and
Category

2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Wave Writing Desk
H 29.14 in W 66.93 in D 35.44 in
Great English partner desk, writing desk, mahogany
Located in Berlin, DE
Great English partner desk, desk 1870, mahogany Solid mahogany, partially veneered. Three-drawer
Category

20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Solid Walnut Writing Desk with Brass Inlay "Library Writing Desk"
By Anton Maka
Located in Shelby Twp, MI
The library writing desk is made of solid walnut with brass inlays. The desk drawer is split into
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Desks and Writing ...

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Brass

Leather Top Writing Desk
Located in Pomona, CA
A leather top writing desk with brass accent on the edge and three drawers
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Vintage 1970s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Leather Top Writing Desk
Leather Top Writing Desk
H 29.5 in W 60 in D 30 in
Domino Wall Writing Desk
By Modo10
Located in Milan, IT
Wall writing desk with 1 drawer and ribbed slat. It is curated with anthracite and plaster finish
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Domino Wall Writing Desk
Domino Wall Writing Desk
H 30.71 in W 47.25 in D 20.87 in
French Tulipwood Writing Desk
Located in Cheltenham, GB
"Hutton-Clarke Antiques is delighted to present a stunning French Tulipwood Writing Desk, dating
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Tulipwood

French Tulipwood Writing Desk
French Tulipwood Writing Desk
H 29.53 in W 41.74 in D 20.87 in
Venezia Laguna Writing Desk
By Morici
Located in Milan, IT
wooden shape, this writing desk boasts a handmade inlay work painted by hand in a delicate palette
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Venezia Laguna Writing Desk
Venezia Laguna Writing Desk
H 30.32 in W 44.49 in D 25.6 in
Venezia Mestre Writing Desk
By Morici
Located in Milan, IT
writing desk is an icon of contemporary design. Showcasing natural grains through the polished and mirror
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Venezia Mestre Writing Desk
Venezia Mestre Writing Desk
H 30.32 in W 44.49 in D 25.6 in
Paestum Writing Table / Desk
Located in Banbury, GB
A finely carved and simulated cork decorated large writing table or desk with a thick glass top.
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2010s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Paestum Writing Table / Desk
Paestum Writing Table / Desk
H 30.71 in W 96.82 in D 30.12 in
Mahogany lady’s writing desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany and boxwood strung lady`s writing desk, the raised three quarter gallery above three
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Early 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mahogany lady’s writing desk
Mahogany lady’s writing desk
H 45 in W 31 in D 16.5 in
Carlton House Writing Desk
Located in Greenwich, CT
A Carlton House writing desk in wonderful fiddlegrain mahogany with a D shaped platform surrounded
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Antique 1880s English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Carlton House Writing Desk
Carlton House Writing Desk
H 38 in W 45 in D 24.5 in
Raily Dark Writing Desk
By Enrico Pellizzoni
Located in Milan, IT
This sophisticated writing desk will transform simple office tasks into a luxurious occasion with
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Raily Dark Writing Desk
Raily Dark Writing Desk
H 55.12 in W 47.25 in D 26.78 in
Child Rosewood Writing Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage writing desk on rolling wheels, in an incredible rich rosewood color. This compact desk is
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Child Rosewood Writing Desk
Child Rosewood Writing Desk
H 24 in W 47 in D 18 in
Heywood-Wakefield Writing Desk
By Count Alexis de Sakhnoffsky, Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Trenton, NJ
Invite mid-century charm into your workspace with this Heywood Wakefield Desk, a highly sought and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Heywood-Wakefield Writing Desk
Heywood-Wakefield Writing Desk
H 30 in W 50 in D 24 in
Leather Top Writing Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage writing desk includes a protective cover for part of the top surface, multiple drawers
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Leather Top Writing Desk
Leather Top Writing Desk
H 31 in W 43.5 in D 20 in
Ico Parisi writing desk
By Ico Parisi
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2444 Ico Parisi (1916-1996) One or a pair of bedroom writing desk in oak with compartment for
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Ico Parisi writing desk
Ico Parisi writing desk
H 41.34 in W 46.46 in D 25.6 in
Cherry Wood Writing Desk
By Marie Maison
Located in Milan, IT
Defined by a classic silhouette, this exclusive writing desk is a unique piece of timeless elegance
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Cherry Wood Writing Desk
Cherry Wood Writing Desk
H 31.5 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Danish Teak Writing Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish made mid-century modern desk in teak wood grain. Four drawers and finished back. Please
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Writing Desk
Danish Teak Writing Desk
H 28.75 in W 59 in D 31.5 in
Midcentury Inspired Writing Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
This midcentury inspired writing desk is perfect for those looking for a blend of elegance and
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Wr...

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Inspired Writing Desk
Midcentury Inspired Writing Desk
H 29.75 in W 55 in D 26 in
Antique French Writing Desk
Located in Portland, OR
desk is all of this and more. Estimated to be from the late 1800's-early 1900's this desk showcases all
Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Oak

Antique French Writing Desk
Antique French Writing Desk
H 30.5 in W 59.25 in D 31.5 in
Mahogany inlaid writing desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany inlaid desk. The top with inset green leather surrounded by a mahogany inlaid border
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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
Antique French Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
A beautifully designed and extremely well made antique French writing desk. This was made in France
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Vintage 1930s British Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique French Writing Desk
Antique French Writing Desk
H 28.75 in W 37.8 in D 22.05 in
Thomasville "Tamerlane" Writing Desk
By Thomasville
Located in Dallas, TX
An exceptionally made and extremely rare Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie desk from the "Tamerlane
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Thomasville "Tamerlane" Writing Desk
Thomasville "Tamerlane" Writing Desk
H 29.5 in W 57 in D 24 in
Blue maple writing desk
By Leone Intarsi
Located in Milan, IT
create the stunning floral motif of this desk in light blue-stained birdseye maple wood with a high-gloss
Category

2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Maple

Blue maple writing desk
Blue maple writing desk
H 31.89 in W 43.31 in D 27.96 in
Venezia Rialto Writing Desk
By Morici
Located in Milan, IT
Effortlessly enriching any modern interior - from a conference room, office, home study - this sculptural piece will create a timeless and elegant focal point. Entirely crafted of wo...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Venezia Rialto Writing Desk
Venezia Rialto Writing Desk
H 30.32 in W 44.49 in D 25.6 in
English Partner Desk, Writing Desk 1870, Mahogany
Located in Berlin, DE
Massive mahogany teilweise furniert. Balusterförmige Tischbeine. Beidseitig profilierter 2 Schübiger Zargenkasten, gering überstehende Tischplatte. Schreibfläche mit außergewöhnliche...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

1970s Writing Desk, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item was carefully refurbished - sturdy and stable - mahogany veneer
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

1970s Writing Desk, Italy
1970s Writing Desk, Italy
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 21.66 in
Antique Victorian Writing Desk
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this antique victorian oak library table, moulded top with gilt tooled leather, two drawers below with lip moulded edges and turned knobs. Raised on turn...
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique Victorian Writing Desk
Antique Victorian Writing Desk
H 28.75 in W 42.13 in D 24.02 in
Contemporary Desk French Writing Desk Luxury Wood Handmade Executive Desks
Located in København N, DK
True White People say that the color white does not exist. That our eye just perceives it that way. I don't want to believe that. White to me is the color of purity, the color that i...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing...

Materials

Steel

Cupboard Writing Desk, 1840
Located in Milano, IT
Center unit finished on all four sides. Made of oak, it is completely veneered in mahogany feather and decorated with carved mahogany moldings and pilasters. Consisting of two doors ...
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Antique 1840s Italian Other Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany, Oak

Cupboard Writing Desk, 1840
Cupboard Writing Desk, 1840
H 50.4 in W 64.57 in D 25.99 in
Great English Partner Desk/Writing Desk 20th Century, Mahogany
Located in Berlin, DE
Great English Partner Desk/Writing Desk 20th Century, Mahogany Solid mahogany, partially veneered
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20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Chinoiserie Ebonized Council Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
Chinoiserie Ebonized Council Writing Desk, circa 20th century, mahogany, label to inside "Solid
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20th Century Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Chinoiserie Ebonized Council Writing Desk
Chinoiserie Ebonized Council Writing Desk
H 32.75 in W 19.25 in D 22 in
Dante Writing Desk by Daytona
By Daytona
Located in Milan, IT
Refined elegance and a classic design characterize the Dante Writing Desk. With a structure in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Dante Writing Desk by Daytona
Dante Writing Desk by Daytona
H 34.65 in W 51.19 in D 21.66 in
French Charles X Writing Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
The epitome of French elegance and style, this French Charles X-style writing desk takes the
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Antique 19th Century French Charles X Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

French Charles X Writing Desk
French Charles X Writing Desk
H 34 in W 23.88 in D 20.88 in
Louis XVI Style Writing Desk
Located in Austin, TX
Writing desk from France in the Louis XVI style. This piece has been ebonized and finished with a
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Style Writing Desk
Louis XVI Style Writing Desk
H 29.75 in W 54.75 in D 27 in
Italian Walnut Library Writing Desk
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Hutton-Clarke Antiques takes great pleasure in presenting this exquisite Italian writing desk
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Italian Walnut Library Writing Desk
Italian Walnut Library Writing Desk
H 30.71 in W 49.22 in D 38.98 in
French Empire Style Writing Desk
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large French burr elm empire style writing desk. 1900. Kneehole is 23.5" wide x 27" high
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Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Elm

French Empire Style Writing Desk
French Empire Style Writing Desk
H 32 in W 64 in D 36.5 in
Antique Edwardian Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique Edwardian desk / writing table, made in England and dating from around the 1890
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Antique 1890s British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

Antique Edwardian Desk / Writing Table
Antique Edwardian Desk / Writing Table
H 31.11 in W 35.04 in D 21.26 in
Bauhaus tubular steel writing desk
By Bauhaus Deutschland
Located in PRAHA 4, CZ
The offered tubular steel Bauhaus writing desk impresses with its hight class design. It has been
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Bauhaus tubular steel writing desk
Bauhaus tubular steel writing desk
H 30.32 in W 49.22 in D 27.56 in
19thC English Pine Writing Desk
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890 19thC English pine writing desk Measures: W119 x D73 x H68cm.
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Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

19thC English Pine Writing Desk
19thC English Pine Writing Desk
H 26.78 in W 46.86 in D 28.75 in
19th Century Biedermeier Writing Desk
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very beautiful desk. The desk is from the Biedermeier period and was covered with cherry veneer
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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

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Cherry, Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Writing Desk
19th Century Biedermeier Writing Desk
H 30.71 in W 63.98 in D 30.91 in
Aimo Writing Desk by Daytona
By Daytona
Located in Milan, IT
Clean lines and a unique shape are the characterizing aspects of the Aimo writing desk. With a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Aimo Writing Desk by Daytona
Aimo Writing Desk by Daytona
H 29.93 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
Antique Carved Wood Writing Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Spectacular Antique Carved Wood Writing Desk. In good condition. This table has so many carved
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing...

Materials

Wood

Antique Carved Wood Writing Desk
Antique Carved Wood Writing Desk
H 32 in W 84 in D 35 in
Jack Writing Desk by Daytona
By Daytona
Located in Milan, IT
A magnificent addition to your contemporary or more Classic style home, the Jack Writing Desk
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Jack Writing Desk by Daytona
Jack Writing Desk by Daytona
H 28.35 in W 51.19 in D 19.69 in
Modern Fluted Walnut Writing Desk
Located in North York, ON
This modern fluted walnut writing desk is a beautiful piece of furniture made of walnut wood
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2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Modern Fluted Walnut Writing Desk
Modern Fluted Walnut Writing Desk
H 30.25 in W 52.5 in D 24 in
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Writing Desk Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic writing desk desk available at 1stDibs. A writing desk desk — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a writing desk desk, we have 16540 options in-stock, while there are 864 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a writing desk desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A writing desk desk, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made writing desk desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Paul McCobb, Herman Miller and George Nelson are consistently popular.

How Much is a Writing Desk Desk?

A writing desk desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,500, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $1,844,713.

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 Desk Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A writing desk with drawers is also called a secretary. It is a desk with drawers, one of which can be pushed out and the front of the desk lowered to create a flat writing surface. These writing desks have been made in a variety of styles over the years. Shop for a variety of writing tables with drawers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A small writing table is also called a davenport table or davenport desk. They normally feature a sloped or inclined top attached with hinges to the back of the table. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage davenport desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    What an old-fashioned writing desk is called varies by design. Pieces with drop-down fronts are secretary desks (these are typically made of two parts: a chest of drawers on the bottom and a hutch or cupboard with shelves on the top), while ones that rest on two pillars, cabinets or bookcases are pedestal desks. A desk with a small writing surface positioned in front of drawers and cubbies is a bureau à gradin. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A Murphy desk is a wall-mounted desk that folds out to provide a work surface for a laptop, tablet, documents, and other items. It is a great solution if you have a little space or don't require a full desk every day. Shop a range of antique and vintage Murphy desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A captain’s desk is a type of desk that you stand at rather than sit in front of. It usually has an angled desktop and decorative molding. Captain Josiah Davenport commissioned the British furniture maker Gillows of Lancaster to design the first one in the late 18th century. Sometimes, people refer to the furnishing as a Davenport desk in his honor. Shop a variety of captain’s desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A person of average height should have a desk that is 28 to 30 inches high.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    A kidney desk is a desk that has a curvy top that is similar in shape to a human kidney. Many kidney desks are very ornate, showing off details like vellum-lined tabletops and parquetry inlay. Shop a selection of kidney desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To date a desk, first look for any stamps or labels that tell you the name of the company that produced it. You can then use the maker information to research the piece using trusted online resources. In some cases, you may even find a manufacturing date on the piece. If you have difficulty determining how old a piece is, seek help from a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    A console desk is a high, narrow table called a console table that can double as a desk. It is often used by people who work from home in a communal space, such as a hallway or a living room, as a workspace. Some console tables feature built-in storage, like drawers or shelves. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of console tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A kneehole desk refers to the type of desk that has a recessed, or “knee hole,” underneath between sets of drawers. The design leaves ample room for your legs when you are in a seated position. Shop a selection of antique kneehole desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A bed desk — or lap desk — is a type of desk that is primarily designed for use in bed or for other similar circumstances. It generally offers a flat work surface with enough room for a laptop, mouse and a notebook.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A peninsula desk is a two-sided desk, with each side designed with one long drawer. This functional desk makes working with a partner easy. You can shop a collection of peninsula desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A hutch is a set of cabinets or shelves placed on top of a desk. Hutches can also be found on counters, drawers, and even cabinets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A desk tray is a storage solution used to tidy up desktop work areas. Normally, they are flat rectangular trays with raised sides, and their proportions make them ideal for storing stacked papers. Some trays have more than one tier to separate incoming and outgoing paperwork. You'll find a variety of antique and vintage desk trays on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A captain’s desk is sometimes referred to as Davenport desk. It is a small desk with an inclined desktop that can be lifted to access large storage space. It has smaller spaces in the form of small drawers and pigeonholes on the sides. This desk owes its name to Captain Josiah Davenport (1771–1836) who was the first to commission the design. Find a collection of antique and vintage desks on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A tanker desk is a type of desk made of a simple rectangular working surface that rests on two pedestals. A tanker desk can also take the form of a large surface that rests on a pair of small cabinets consisting of drawers of multiple sizes. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tanker desks from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A waterfall desk is a desk that features rounded corners. This term comes from the idea that this stylistic feature makes it seem as if the lines of the desk flow like a waterfall. The waterfall style emerged during the 1930s and 40s. Find a range of waterfall desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    An executive desk is a desk often found in the offices of C-suite executives and other professionals. Compared to a standard writing desk, an executive desk is typically larger. Many feature ornate details and/or rare materials, like exotic hardwoods. Although designs vary, most executive desks have a pedestal design with a center space that provides legroom positioned between stacked drawers. Find a diverse assortment of desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    A modular desk is one composed of components. Unlike a standard desk that consists of a single piece, a modular desk features pieces that you can mix and match to create your own custom workspace. For example, a maker may offer a variety of desktops, pedestals and storage units, such as filing drawers, open shelves and specialized shelving for computer towers and peripherals. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of desks.