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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
19th Century Belgian Oak Desk
Located in Nijlen, BE
This minimalist oak table has been used for decades as a work table at a Belgian baker to knead the dough. The tablet has a very beautiful p...
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19th Century Belgian Country Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Country French Bleached Oak Farmhouse Dining or Writing Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic country French provincial farmhouse dining table or writing table desk featuring a weathered bleached oak finish. The table has a 1 inch thick plank top supported by a trestle...
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20th Century French Country Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

18th Century Bleached Walnut Italian Desk / Scrittoio / Writing Table
Located in Carmine, TX
Writing desk handmade in Italy in the late 1700s using walnut and pegged construction. This is a gorgeous desk with very straight lines and simple veneer that does, however, Stand out in a crowd because of its gorgeous ivory color with pinkish highlights. The top shows three boards with rounded edges, decorated with a simple rectangular walnut inlay. The top sits on a flat apron with three inset drawers and a sliding writing tray. Each drawer has a flat drawer front decorated with inlay veneer. The top drawer is long and thin, whereas the two side drawers are smaller and deeper. The scrittoio still sits on its original tapered legs. This is a beautiful, sturdy piece that, despite its delicate appearance, can keep performing its duty. Whether you like journaling, sit at your computer drinking coffee in the morning, or are looking for yet another flat surface for your cat to smoothly drop pens from, this desk will get it done. Its simple, straight lines and overall light appearance will fit well with both modern and antique furniture.
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Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Vintage Danish Writing Desk by Henning Kjærnulf, 1970s
Located in København K, DK
Beautiful massiv oak writing desk by Danish architect Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf. Danish furniture designers that gets inspiration from the time before. Style of the baroque and go...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Large Antique Dietzgen Wood and Cast Iron Drafting Table, circa 1930
By Dietzgen
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A large fully adjustable industrial drafting table with solid wood top, cast iron base, original label and brass ID tag. Large pull out drawer which is unusual for drafting ...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Steel, Iron

18th Century French Louis XVI Period Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century French Louis XVI Period Mahogany Secretary Desk is a marvel of the cabinetmaker's art, rendered from prized imported mahogany and hand-cast bronze to create a masterpiec...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Steel and Brass Dining Table Made in Italy circa 1970s After Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional chrome, brass and glass extension dining table in the manner of Maison Jansen, probably made in Italy, circa 1970s - unsigned. The table has tapering pole legs, with bras...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Chrome

Large Teak and Metal Executive Desk, the Netherlands, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful large exuctive desk with a black metal frame and teak veneer top and drawers. The drawers have brass handles and can be locked with two original keys. In the style of F...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

Ron Seff Cantilevered Desk
Located in Miami, FL
Ron Seff Mid-Century Modern "Cantilevered" desk with ostrich style brown leather wrapped top and stainless steel polished drawer fronts and base.
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1980s American Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

18th Century Painted Bureau
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small 18th century English painted oak bureau with a fitted interior including a well and a secret compartment. 1780. The height to the underside of the desk is 70cm. Dimension...
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18th Century English George III Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Desk, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Very elegant writing desk. This rosewood veneer writing desk is very nice with typical Danish refined details all over. As the possibility of work two people. With two drawers on eac...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Midcentury Gunnar Falsig Rosewood Desk for Falsigs Mobelfabrik
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Midcentury Gunnar Falsig Rosewood desk for Falsigs Mobelfabrik. Designed in the 1960s by Gunnar Falsig for Falsigs Mobelfabrik. With three drawers on each side at the front, a door a...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Jens Risom Midcentury Walnut and Brass Executive Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom midcentury walnut and brass executive desk. This desk measures: 81.25 wide x 36 deep x 28 high, with a chair clearance of 26.25 inches All pieces of furniture can be...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

A Superior English Regency Period Davenport Desk in Figured Mahogany, Circa 1830
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The richly figured mahogany case showing a finely turned baluster gallery over a hinged leather topped writing compartment, opening to an interior fitted with small drawers with sati...
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1830s English Regency Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Satinwood, Mahogany

Post Modern Tessellated Stone Tile Brass Desk Robert Marcius for Maitland Smith
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A 1970s Post Modern tessellated stone tile and brass executive desk by Robert Marcius for Maitland Smith. This marvelous piece is constructed with a hardwood inner frame surrounded b...
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1970s Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Stone

French 18th Century Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very handsome 18th century writing table from the Southwest of France. Soundly constructed from richly stained oak with a solid board top, 3 drawers and nicely finished on all side...
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18th Century French Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Midcentury Italian Desk, 'circa 1970s'
Located in Saint Leonards-on-sea, England
?Midcentury Italian desk in teak veneer and black iron. A rather large desk with two deep draws. Has been restored/polished. Dimensions: H75 x W170 x D80 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

English Oak X-Framed Farmhouse Refectory Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa late 20th century English Oak X-Framed Farmhouse Refectory table Measures: W201 x D101 x H77 cm
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Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Teak Writing Desk by Erik Riisager Hansen
Located in Madrid, ES
Teak wood desk with scalloped edge on the back. Designed by Erik Riisager Hansen and manufactured by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri, model 66. Slim tapered legs. Drawer section with three dra...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Danish Midcentury Arne Wahl Iversen Rosewood Model 65 Desk/Vanity Dresser
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
Exquisite Brazilian rosewood vanity table designed in the early 60s by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabrik, Denmark. This item could easily be employed as a writing desk as we...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Big Round Work & Presentation Table
Located in VUGHT, NL
Round work table made from a Cambo photo studio tripod (Dutch brand in professional camera and studio accessories). This type of column tripod was the first product of this company to be presented in the 1950s. Workplace for one, two or even three people. Worktop adjustable to all normal desired heights. Standing or sitting (desk) work is therefore possible, but quickly switching between these positions is not possible! Various monitors or all-in computers can be mounted freely on this table. Two or two copies near each other (maximum 27 inch). When using a single screen, up to 50 inches can be used (presentation table...
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1960s Dutch Industrial Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Chrome

Hollywood Regency Art Deco Style Desk
Located in New York, NY
Hollywood Regency Art Deco style desk, the rectangular figured walnut top with three drawers to one side, above shaped ebonized x-form supports....
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20th Century Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Industrial Live Edge Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Absolutely fantastic writing desk, seamlessly blending nature and machine. A sturdy live edge slab desktop offers ample workspace for any project on hand. An industrial iron base fea...
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique Victorian Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A very smart and well made antique writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from the 1840-1850 period. It is of lovely quality and is a very useful size. The inset...
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1840s British Early Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

French Mid-18th Century Louis XV Period Petit Desk or Side Table
Located in Southampton, NJ
Fine Mid-18th Century French Louis XV period petit ladies desk or side table handcrafted in solid French walnut. Features a rectangular top with scalloped apron on all sides and sing...
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Mid-18th Century French Provincial Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

French 19th Century Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This wonderful walnut secre´taire a` abattant was constructed in the style of Louis XVI during the 19th century. Topped with a great piece of black and white marble. A single, slim d...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Stone, Marble, Metal, Brass

Beautiful Executive Desk Design by Andre Bus, 1970
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Beautiful desk with two drawers, unfortunately no keys anymore. The top has been renovated by our furniture maker and repainted, which is why this top is flawless. Andre Bus de...
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1970s Central American Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

19th Spanish Baroque Walnut Desk Table with Carved Frame and Solomonic Legs
Located in Miami, FL
Spanish colonial Baroque walnut turned legs table with carved stretcher, exquisite antique hand carved Solomonic legs and carved frame. This...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

Mikado Minimal Folding Table, Black American Walnut in Black Steel Frame
Located in beirut, LB
Inspired by old-school field operating tables, the Mikado folding table features a solid wood top and solid steel legs. In-cased with a signature steel edge to protect the wood when folded flat. The mikado table...
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21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Melting Vanity Table in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The melting vanity table's simple but elegant design, makes for an adaptable elegant piece of furniture. The cream shagreen inlaid surface is f...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Rosewood Executive Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern desk in rosewood with finished back. Beautiful office desk featuring bowtie handles, stunning rosewood grain and finished back with cabinet storage. Please confir...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Schonbuch Sphere Make-up Table with mirror Designed by Martha Schwindling STOCK
Located in New York, NY
Make-up table with mirror pivoting and tilting mirror (Ø 50 cm) 2 drawers (W 41.5 x H 4.5 x D 26.5 cm) compartment (W 49 cm, H 6 cm, D 6 cm) with lid integrated in table top Sto...
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2010s European Desks and Writing Tables

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Fabric, Glass, Mirror

Antique Victorian Leather Top Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A charming original antique Victorian writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1860-1880 period. It is very well made and is a lovely medium size. ...
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Mid Century Warren Platner Desk for Knoll International Oak Black Leather, 1970s
Located in Zagreb, HR
High-end quality minimalist conference desk from the executive collection designed by Warren Platner and manufactured by Knoll International, USA 1973. This desk has 2 chrome plated metal legs and a spacious floating desk top made of solid oak almost fully covered with black leather. The desk is in good condition with minor wear to the leather top and oak edge. There is one superficial scratch mark on the wooden edge measuring circa 10...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Paul Evans Cityscape Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paul Evans designed executive desk with brilliant burl wood patchwork design. Beautiful piece for home or office, signed by the artist. Please confirm location.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Burl

Desk, Severin Hansen, Rosewood, Haslev Møbelfabrik, 1960
Located in Lejre, DK
Freestanding desk, designed by Severin Hansen in rosewood manufactured at Haslev Møbelfabrik from around the 1960s. Keys included. The desk has 4 drawers and brass keyholes. This ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Vintage Danish Modern Adjustable Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage Mid-Century Modern adjustable desk is very unique as it can be used as a cabinet and expanded into a fully-function writing table with storage compartments. This writing desk is comprised of two pieces crafted out of teak that has been newly stained in a walnut and ebonized color combination with a newly lacquered finish and has been completely restored by our team of expert craftsmen. The top section that acts as the desktop has a walnut finish with two black side drawers with carved wood pulls...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Formica, Wood, Lacquer, Teak

Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard Teak Desk, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare desk designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mölgaard-Nielsen is a design piece for any home or work office. This piece’s design is categorized by quality craftsmanship. Its simplistic...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Rattan, Teak

French 1940s Mahogany Desk
Located in Buchanan, NY
Unusual and handsome French desk from the 1940s-1950s. The desk in made of mahogany with a distressed leather top. There is one large central drawer as well as 2 side drawers on eit...
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1940s French Neoclassical Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Large Adjustable Industrial Drafting / Architect Table, France, circa 1900
By L. Sautereau, F. Darnay
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Superb drafting table / architect desk / work table. The cast iron structure has an adjustable height system. The wooden top has an adjustable inclination system. Art Nouveau / Art ...
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Early 1900s French Industrial Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Iron

Antique Burr Walnut Brown Leather Serpentine Fronted Double Sided Partner Desk
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite, Antique Burr Walnut, Brown leather, double sided twin pedestal partner desk with inverted break front A truly stunning desk, it...
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20th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Walnut

Direttorio Style Desk by Morelato, Made of Cherrywood with Leather Top
Located in Salizzole, IT
Writing desk made of cherrywood with drawers and leather top Available in different finishes and leather colors. Measures: L 114, W 58, H 80 cm. also available in different sizes: 13...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

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Cherry

19th Century Louis Philippe Ebonised Marquetry Inlaid Bronze Extending Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original 19th century Louis Philippe Ebonised & Marquetry inlaid writing table with extending side leaves and gilt bronze fixtures an...
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Satinwood, Walnut

Antique English 19th Century Regency Mahogany Desk Writing Table
Located in London, GB
Antique English 19th century Regency mahogany writing desk. With a tooled leather inset top surface and rounded edges over two long...
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1810s English Regency Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

Antique Thomas Chippendale Revival Inverted Breakfront Partner Desk Leather Top
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this lovely flamed mahogany, Thomas Chippendale Revival twin pedestal, partner desk with Regency brown Leather top and inverted breakfront A very good looking and well made desk, it is a copy of an original Thomas Chippendale...
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20th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood, Leather

Hekman Drop-Leaf Marquetry Bookmatched 2-Drawer Writing Desk on Wheels
Located in Germantown, MD
Very original and exquisite Hekman drop-leaf marquetry book matched 2-drawer writing desk. Original wheels, with 2 dovetailed drawers. Faux bamboo trestle and pedestals. Measures 41...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Art Deco Buffet Credenza Two Doors Cabinet, Walnut and Brass, France, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Cabinet Art Deco, French, circa 1930. Credenza buffet burr walnut. Two doors and one shelf. The varnish was redone. Good condition. Shipping: L 160, P 52, H 91 46 Kg.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Postmodern Memphis Design Interlubke Writing Desk, Home Office, Germany 1980s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Stunning Memphis design style postmodern desk manufactured in the 1980s in Germany by a high-end furniture company Interlubke The desk is a pure example of Memphis's design. It'...
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1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Three-Sided Desk, Mid-Century, Rosewood
Located in London, GB
This piece features three sides; perfect for group projects, meetings and presentations. The front of the desk has a slim drawer with a chrome handle. The piece has been re-polished to revive the deep rosewood colour...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Art Nouveau Standing Desk /Reception Table Around 1890, After Carlo Bugatti
Located in Berlin, DE
First class Art Nouveau standing desk /Reception table around 1890, mother-of-pearl and silver, after Carlo Bugatti Unique standing desk made ...
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Silver, Brass

Georgian Regency Library Drum Table with Green Leather Top and Greek Key Border
Located in London, GB
An elegant late George III – early Regency period circular library drum table, or rent table with leather top and greek key tooling decoration. English, circa 1800. Why we like...
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

Fine Original Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Brown Leather Twin Pedestal Desk
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in England Burr Walnut with age brown leather writing surface twin pedestal desk This is an important and sophisticated piece of English Victorian furniture...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Walnut

Impressive 20th Century English Style Writing Table, Beech Wood
Located in Berlin, DE
Impressive 20th century English style writing table, Writing table in The English style. Maple Roots with thread intarsia on solid pinewood. Partially ebonized. Strongly bowed, fou...
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20th Century German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine, Leather, Maple

Mid 19th Century Rosewood Desk and Chair Previously Owned by Alexander Fea
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
One of a kind desk that once belonged to Alexander Fea. A loved member of the community in Cherry Valley in the 1850’s. He was known for his love...
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Mid-19th Century American American Colonial Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Crest Desk by Tretiak Works, Cerused White Oak Handmade Contemporary Desk
Located in Portland, OR
The Crest desk is the newest addition to the Crest collection. The rolling edges make for comfortable writing or computer use. A single drawer with an in...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Harrods Kennedy Double Sided Bookcase Back Military Campaign Twin Pedestal Desk
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in England Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign twin pedestal double sided partner desk with bookcase back and brown leather wri...
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20th Century English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Impressive Louis XV Desk/Reception Table, After F. Linke, Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
Impressive Louis XV desk/reception table, after F. Linke, Paris Solid beech wood and veneered. Multiple curved and cambered body with fine inlay...
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20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Bronze

Ebonized Wood All Black MiMi Console or Tiny Desk by Miduny, Made in Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The faceted geometry of the MiMi console table creates a slender, elegant profile punctuated with angled surfaces that capture light. This sculptural a...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Plywood, Birch

Antique and Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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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