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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
19th Century Portuguese Renaissance Revival Trestle Table
Located in Forney, TX
A most distinctive antique, circa 1870, Portuguese Renaissance Revival carved walnut trestle table with beautifully aged warm, rich dark patina! Born in Portugal during the second h...
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19th Century Portuguese Renaissance Revival Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Dante Writing Desk by Daytona
Located in Milan, IT
Refined elegance and a classic design characterize the Dante Writing Desk. With a structure in plywood covered in a dark walnut veneer and a solid walnut base with a brushed gloss fi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Rare Brass and Steel Aged Mirrored Top John Vesey Style Ebonzed Writing Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a stunning desk that was perhaps made by John Vesey, but we can't say with any degree of certainty. The elements are there, the steel and brass used to create the more averag...
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1980s European Directoire Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Stainless Steel

19th Century Spanish Walnut Desk with Two Drawers & Strong Legs, 1890s
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish walnut desk or console table with two drawers and strong turning legs and stretcher.
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Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Gorgeous Antique English Inlaid Walnut Carlton House Desk Circa 1900
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
W.F Greenwood & Sons. Inlaid. 2 drawers bottom. 41 1/2" h x 47 3/4" w x 25 1/2" d. Condition Finish loss. Scratches. Inlay missing. Veneer missing, Dents along edges. No key. Dimensi...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Philipp Plein office brown desk in split leather with a crocodile skin effect
Located in Oirlo, LI
In a luxurious penthouse, nestled in the heart of a bustling city, stood a desk unlike any other. It was the creation of Philipp Plein, a designer whose name was synonymous with bo...
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1970s German Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

Antique Hand Carved Oak Jacobean Dining Table, Circa 1910s
Located in Germantown, MD
Gorgeous Hand carved oak Jacobean style dining table. Use as a library/office table or desk. Beautiful oak top with substantial hand carved...
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Early 20th Century American Jacobean Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

English 19th Century Mahogany Table with Compartment, Drawer and Reeded Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English mahogany table from the 19th century, with single drawer, small compartment and reeded legs. Created in England during the 19th century, this mahogany table features a rectangular top with rounded corners and small compartment, sitting above a single drawer fitted with round beaded pulls. Raised on four reeded legs mounted on casters, this 19th century English mahogany table...
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19th Century English Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Crystal LC6 Table by Le Corbusier, Jeanneret and Perriand for Cassina
Located in Dronten, NL
LC6 table designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand. Marked, signed and numbered on the frame, this table has the most desirable crystal textured top. The tab...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Crystal, Aluminum

Biedermeier Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful example of form and function from the Biedermeier period. Constructed in the Austrian Empire of sturdy Fir with Walnut veneers cut in profile as well as on the burl. A fo...
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1850s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut, Fir

Impressive Italian Postmodern Desk with Return in Orange Nubuck Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Desk with return, metal, brass, nubuck leather, glass, Italy, 1970s An impressive Italian desk with return, showcasing the bold aesthetics of 1970s postmodern design. Crafted from a...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

Regency Style Burton-Ching Mahogany & Ebony Giltwood Partners Desk Writing Table
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Regency Style Burton-Ching Mahogany & Ebony Giltwood Writing Table Partners Desk
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2010s American Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Table Desk - C. 1870
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Presenting an exquisite Victorian Burr and Figured Walnut Davenport Writing Table Desk dating back to approximately 1870. This charming piece exudes age and character, making it a ra...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

English Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Located in Queens, NY
English Georgian style (19th Century) mahogany kneehole desk with bronze ram heads & trim and leather top with carved edge.
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19th Century British Georgian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Guillerme & Chambron Writing Desk in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, writing desk, oak, faux leather, France, 1960s. This desk is designed by the renowned French duo Guillerme et Chambron. This design holds an ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Faux Leather

Antique Aesthetic Period Davenport, English, Walnut, Writing Desk, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Aesthetic Period Davenport. An English, walnut and bird's eye maple writing desk, dating to the Victorian era, circa 1880. A delightful example, with exquisite cr...
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1880s British Aesthetic Movement Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Birdseye Maple, Walnut

Late 1900's Louis XVI Style, Ormolu, Bureau Plat, Cartonnier, Writing Desk!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Late 1900's Louis XVI Style, Ormolu, Bureau Plat, Cartonnier, Writing Desk! Late 1900's Louis XVI Style, Ormolu, Bureau Plat, Cartonnier, Writing Desk! Bureau Plat, Carton...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

Queen Anne, Mahogany, Brass, Writing Desk, England, 1900s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Queen Anne, Mahogany, Brass, Writing Table or Desk, England, 1900s A Queen Anne style mahogany and brass writing desk designed and produced in late 19th/early 20th century England. ...
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Early 1900s English Queen Anne Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Victorian Secretary Desk Circa. 1800's
Located in Fulton, CA
American Victorian secretary desk made of solid walnut. Circa. 1875. Drop-front desk with birdseye maple detail. Carved walnut pulls with "rac...
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Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Birdseye Maple, Walnut

Bureau vintage en rotin, rotin tressé et bois style Maugrion pour Roche-Bobois
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Bureau vintage des années 70, dans le style de la marque Maugrion “Le rotin prestige” pour Roche-Bobois, en rotin et rotin tressé, plateau en bois, 2 tiroirs, très bon état général. ...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Rattan

Pierre Jeanneret Desk, 1950s Chandigargh
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spectacular pigeonhole desk by Pierre Jeanneret. Made for the Chandigarh project. Used in the administrative buildings in Chindigargh, Sector 1. Angular leg and bookcase back. One of the most iconic pieces of modern design. Taupe leather top. Single pull out drawer on front left. Looks stunning from every angle. Great piece to float in a room. Desk in excellent vintage condition. The last 4 images are original photos of the desk pre-restoration. Armrest clearance is 26.25" Jeanneret Chandigargh Book - Jacques Dworczak...
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1950s Indian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Teak

Antique Bureau Desk in Walnut Cartonnier Writing Office Table Provencal Rustic
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Antique Bureau Desk in Walnut Cartonnier Writing office Table Provencal Rustic . An exquisite French Provencal antique campagne Campaign High-end ...
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18th Century French Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Antique Italian Renaissance Library Table in Carved Walnut, 17th C. and Later
Located in Dallas, TX
Measuring over 7.5 feet long, this handsome Italian library table could function as a console or large desk. Originally hand-carved from walnut, the table has some elements that are ...
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17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Iron

Kurt Ostervig Style Oak Coffee Table with Rounded Corners and U-Shaped Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Kurt Østervig style oak coffee table with simple box square frame. Beautiful minimalist design. In original condition with some fading to the table top and a visible dent...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Borge Mogensen Oak Executive Desk for P. Lauritsen & Son, 1960.
Located in Paris, FR
Rare freestanding desk designed by Børge Mogensen and produced by P. Lauritsen & Søn in Denmark, ca late 1950s-1960s. The desk comes apart in three separated pieces, the top and the ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Baker Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, US
This exquisite Baker Furniture desk combines vintage charm with timeless elegance, making it a standout piece for any office or study. Crafted in the United States by skilled artisans, this large writing desk features a luxurious leather top that provides a smooth, sophisticated writing surface. The desk showcases the hallmark quality and attention to detail associated with Baker Furniture, with gold accents adding a touch of opulence to its design. In good condition, the desk exhibits normal wear and subtle marks on the leather top, which only serve to enhance its character and authenticity. Its spacious surface offers ample room for writing, working, or displaying cherished items, while the sturdy construction ensures durability. This vintage Baker desk...
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1990s American Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Baker Desk
Baker Desk
$2,904 Sale Price
20% Off
Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik, Model A10 Danish Modern Swedish Desk
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik, Model A10 Mid-Century Modern Swedish Desk A stunning example of Swedish / Danish Mid-Century Modern design, this Model A10 desk was masterfully...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

'Frejus' Wood And Steel Desk In The Style Of Eugene Printz
Located in Glendale, CA
'Frejus' Wood And Steel Desk In The Style Of Eugene Printz Crafted in Los Angeles in the workshop of noted French designer and antiques dealer Denis de le Mesiere, who meticulously ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Antique desk, France, late 19th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique desk from France from around 1880. Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation. Dimensions: height 75 cm / width 150 cm / depth 79 cm
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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

19th Century Walnut Davenport or Ship Captain's Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A walnut davenport or ship captain's desk with marquetry inlay; lift-up compartment with fitted interior, small gallery. Handsome old worn tooled leather ...
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19th Century Campaign Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

"Hunting table" desk or dining table by Børge Mogensen, Søborg Denmark
By Børge Mogensen, Soborg Furniture Factory
Located in Hägersten, SE
"Hunitng table" designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced in Denmark by Søborg Furniture. Solid oak legs with teak feet. Brass runners and table top in teak. Works perfectly as either a d...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

George Nelson Desk for Herman Miller, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
George Nelson Desk for Herman Miller, 1960s The Top has a very floating appearance.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Stunning Jewellers Table and Chair, France, 19th Century
Located in LEWES, GB
Stunning French 19th century jewellery maker's table with lovely layers of time worn patina. Wonderful unique ergomonic cut out and primitive design. A small pivoting / hidden silver...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Jules Leleu- A French 1950s 3 Drawer Walnut Writing Table with Brass Details
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jules Leleu - A fine French Mid-Century three drawer walnut desk with brass details. A similar desk is shown page 137 of the book "Jules et Andre Leleu" by Vivianne Jutheau - Edited...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Mediterranean Style AMALFI Italian Old Walnut Writing Table Size & Finish Option
Located in Encinitas, CA
Our "Amalfi" 3-drawer Mediterranean-style writing desk; simple sophisticated charm presented in fine Italian handcraft. Elegant yet casual. A stylized refectory table featured in age...
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2010s Italian Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

Antique Slant-Front Drafting Desk Writing Table
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and exceptionally inlaid antique slant-front drafting desk. circa 1900 Hand-crafted in the early 20th century, likely French, one piece desk on frame form, having a sloped fr...
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Ebony, Kingwood, Mahogany, Maple, Palisander, Rosewood, Burl, Felt

18thc Walnut Tavern Table with Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 18thc tavern table is made from Walnut and with Queen Ann legs and pad feet. This table has wood pegs and dovetailed drawers. The table has a fine patina and condition.
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Early 18th Century American Adirondack Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

English Walnut Burl Three-Drawer Writing Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
Created for us by an English cabinetmaker with whom we have been associated for over 30 years, this walnut writing desk has Classic lines that would blend well in a modern setting. I...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Walnut, Burl

Charlotte Perriand Desk "Petit Bureau en forme libre" for Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the chosen material. Available in Mahogany or American walnut or a lacquered version (different colors available). A design table crafted by Charlotte Perr...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Trau Arredamenti Metallici S.P.A. large desk in rosewood Italy 1960
By Trau
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Striking large executive desk designed and manufactured by Trau Arredamenti Metallici S.P.A., Italy 1960. This sophisticated desk features a rectangular top in highly figured rosewoo...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Elefante Console Table 55, Joel Escalona, Dynamic Wood Design
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Elefante Console Table 55, Joel Escalona, Dynamic Wood Design ————————————————————— Elefante Collection: A Harmony of Design and Heritage by NONO Crafting Elegance with a Modernis...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood

L. & J. G. Stickley Georgian Solid Cherry Wood Double Pedestal Kneehole Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style double pedestal kneehole desk By L. & J. G. Stickley USA, 1955 Solid carved cherry wood, with original brass hardware. Measures: 48.13"W ...
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1950s American Georgian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Vintage Writing Desk Italian Production, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Writing Desk with drawers. Wooden frame and chromed metal supports. Italian production, 1960s. Very good condition.
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1960s Italian Regency Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Kai Kristiansen Executive Teak Desk Model 70
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Kai Kristiansen Teak Desk with drawers and front cabinets! Desk opening is 24.5 wide and 26.5 high. Sled Style Runner Legs. One of Kristiansen's finest and most iconic d...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

English Zebra Wood Military Campaign Writing Desk, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
English zebra wood military campaign writing desk with brass bound molded edges, original recessed side handles, fitted leather interior with tooling and retains the original crystal ink wells...
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1820s American Campaign Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Crystal, Brass

Executive Desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Milano, Italy, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful large executive desk designed by Osvaldo Borsani, manufactured by Tecno Milano in Italy, circa 1950. This eye-catching desk has a unique design with the integrated drawe...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Chrome

Baker Furniture Regency Burlwood Writing Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Baker Furniture Regency Burlwood Writing Desk This desk measures: 48 wide x 26 deep x 29.5 high, with a chair clearance of 24.5 inches We take ...
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Early 2000s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Gallotti & Radice, President model desk, Italy, 1970s.
Located in Palermo, PA
President desk model by Gallotti & Radice, Italian production from 1971. Iconic, charming and essential design, perfect for a modern setting. Transparent tempered glass and chrome-pl...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Crystal, Metal

Mid-Century Walnut Large Executive Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern walnut executive Desk by Standard Furniture Company Herkimer, NY. Large Beautiful remarkable statement in design and craftsmanship. This large mid century walnut...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Regency Style Walnut Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A refined homage to the elegance of early 19th-century English furniture design. Crafted in classic style with an exquisite use of figured walnut, it features a warm finish that brin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Mahogany writing table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany writing table, the rectangular top with a raised three-quarter gallery. Above an arrangement of drawers with brass handles. All raised on four tapering supports terminating ...
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Early 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Strata Low Shelf in Powder Coated Aluminum by Fort Standard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This contemporary, three-tier open shelving unit is powder coated aluminum in nude. It features precision milled plate shelves that graduate in thickness from a 3/8” plate on the top...
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2010s American Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Vintage Neoclassical Writing Desk Inlaid With Brass, 1950s
Located in Opole, PL
Vintage Neoclassical Writing Desk Inlaid With Brass, 1950s An exquisite neoclassical-style writing desk crafted in the early 1950s exemplifi...
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1950s European Neoclassical Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

"Xilte" Desk
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
The "Xitle" desk is part of ADN Studio´s Volcan Collection. This collection seeks to go back to basics. It is a subtle and refined interpretation of the archetypical modern furniture...
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2010s Mexican Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

"Xilte" Desk
"Xilte" Desk
$4,900 / item
Paradise Desk
Located in Paris, FR
Desk Paradise with wooden structure covered with emperador cut marble slabs. With details in polished hammered brass and walnut root venner. Desk with 6 drawers, 3 drawers each side ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel

Paradise Desk
Paradise Desk
$136,584 / item
Antique 19th Century Dovetail Joints Secretary Drop Front Desk w Drawers Dresser
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique 19th Century Dovetail Joints Secretary Drop Front desk w drawers dresser.
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19th Century American Federal Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Architectural Desk with Bookshelf, Italy, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Architectural desk with bookshelf, Italy 1960s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Rare Lloyd Chromium Writing Desk by Kem Weber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lloyd Chromium Writing Desk by Kem Weber https://www.themagazineantiques. com/article/kem-weber-southern-california/
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1930s Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome, Steel

Vintage Chinoiserie Butterfly & Bird Custom Painted Tall Secretary Desk & Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Butterfly & Bird Custom Painted 2 Piece Tall Secretary Desk & Chair. Item features blue and off-white painted finish with i...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Cane, Wood

Mid Century Leather Top Game Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Mid-Century Modern leather top square game table. The gilt-tooled leather top is ready for play, with pivoting hinged drawers on the fr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

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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