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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
Antique French Desk Writing Table Nightstand PETITE Drawer Carved Oak c. 1900
Located in Tyler, TX
GORGEOUS Antique French Oak Renaissance Revival PETITE Desk or Nightstand with Carved Top, Wide Drawer, Turned Post Legs, Stretcher and Up Finial ~~c. 1900 With so many people worki...
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Early 1900s French Renaissance Revival Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Vintage Ladies desk from HIKOR, 1970´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
A Simple vintage beech wood writing desk from the HIKOR Písek company, 1970´s, Czechoslovakia The design is very simple and elegant. It features a section with 4 drawers. The desk ha...
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Beech

Philippe Starck Square Mahogany Dining Table M 'Serie Lang' for Driade Aleph
Located in Hanover, MA
A stealth bomber-like sleek square book-matched ribbon mahogany veneer top dining table over four sharply angled polished cast aluminum legs, each having the signature and manufacturer's mark: Aleph by Starck. Designed by Philippe Starck in 1987 for Aleph France: a division of Driade, from the limited series Lang...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Large Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Large Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Gothic Revival English Desk of Bleached Oak with Linenfold Motifs, circa 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English bleached oak Gothic Revival desk with linenfold motifs from the first half of the 19th century. This English desk features a rectangular top over three drawers and two sid...
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Early 19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Oak

French Painted Wood Skai & Brass Side Table Writing Table One Drawer, circa 1910
Located in Labrit, Landes
French antique side or writing table, circa 1910. Louis 16 style One large drawer The top is recovered with skai. Good antique condition Shipping: 45 / 85 / 75 cm 12 kg
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Ico Parisi Desk for Mim Rome from 1960s
Located in bari, IT
Ico Parisi desk in wood and steel including leg protectors for MIM Rome. MIM (Mobili Italiani Moderni) was founded in Rome in 1957 as a company for the des...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

William IV Maple Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular inset green leather with birds eye maple borders. The frieze with two drawers and two opposing false drawers all with decorated brass knobs. Trestle base with flattened b...
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1830s English William IV Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

George Nelson Home Office Desk Model 4658 for Herman Miller
Located in Dallas, TX
George Nelson & Associates Home Office desk, model 4658 Manufactured by Herman Miller USA, 1946 This example is constructed of combed oak, chrome-plated...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum, Steel

Custom Bent Office/Writing Desk, Made of Bronze and Walnut Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
A single brass sheet is bent creating the surface and sides, aptly giving the desk its name. The finish is darkened by hand through a proprietary solution and the drawers are made from solid walnut and veneered fronts. Perfect as a writing desk in any residential library or office or even as a concierge desk...
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2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Butterfly Desk
Located in Milan, IT
The Butterfly desk has a folded sheet metal base covered in leather and the top is made in leather with seams. Modesty in bronze lacquered sheet metal. ...
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Butterfly Desk
Butterfly Desk
$13,403 / item
Original ArtDeco Writing Desk, J. Halabala, UP Zavody, Walnut, Czech, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Desk dimensions: Height: 76 cm (29.9 in) Width: 150 cm (59.1 in) Depth: 76 cm (29.9 in) Leg space Height: 71 cm (28 in) Width: 54 cm (21.3 in) This Art Deco writing desk, designed ...
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

Modern Desk "Little Shanghai" by Aymeric Lefort Black and Santos Wood
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Little Shanghai desk in santos wood and black saycomore silver painted leg. There are two drawers on each side. This desk is hand build in or workshop in Paris and can be made in ot...
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2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Rio Table, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1937. Relaunched in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. The historic Rio design low table combines uncommon beauty and utmost function...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Rattan

Rio Table, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
Rio Table, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
$13,128 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Iconic Mid Century Modern Desk by Svend Ivar Dysthe, Dokka Mobler, Norway, 1960s
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This exceptional desk by renowned Norwegian designer Svend Ivar Dysthe is a masterful example of Scandinavian modernism from the 1960s, made by Dokka Mobler. Veneered with beautiful ...
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1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Faux Leather, Wood

Elegant Neoclassical Writing Table by Maison Jansen, France 1950.
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant Black lacquer writing table with brass details. Original green leather top. Two drawers and one key. Designed by maison Jansen, P...
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1950s French Neoclassical Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Office Desk in Walnut Stainless Steel Frame by Bodil Kjaer 1959 for Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Office Desk by Bodil Kjaer 1959 Coveted by renowned modernist architects Marcel Breuer, José Luis Sert and Paul Rudolph, Danish architect Bodil Kjær's Office Desk from 1959 has been dubbed 'the most beautiful desk in the world'. Elevated on slender steel legs, the spacious, freestanding work table has an air of architectural transparency and is as practical as it is handsome. With its exquisitely pure lines, Office Desk is a premier example of Danish Modern design principles. The Office Unit...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Stainless Steel

Samara Desk by Derk Jan de Vries for Maisa di Seveso, 1970
Located in Conversano, IT
Elegant and measured, this desk designed by Derk Jan de Vries for Maisa di Seveso is part of the rare and highly sought-after "Samara" series-an Italian collection from the 1970s tha...
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1970s Italian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Ash

1970s desk by Luigi Colani, Flötotto
Located in Neuss, NW
Space age desk from the 1970s by Luigi Colani for Flötotto. Corpus and height-adjustable plastic frame with a hinged writing surface with wood effect and the original Flötotto lamp. ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Plastic

Danish Vintage Teak Desk by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
An absolutely spectacular Danish vintage teak desk by Kai Kristiansen. This is the model 54 desk, it was made in Denmark in the 1960’s. I...
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

English Inlaid Mahogany Dressing Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
This antique mahogany dressing table has acquired a rich patina over the years as the mahogany has warmed to a rich honey brown. The to...
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19th Century British George III Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany, Ebony, Satinwood

Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts library table or writing desk By Charles P. Limbert Co. USA, Circa 1900 Solid quartersawn oak, with original copper hardware. Meas...
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Copper

Burr Walnut Kidney Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
Elevate your workspace with this exquisite burr walnut kidney-shaped pedestal desk featuring a luxurious hand-tooled leather writing surface. Organize your essentials effortlessly wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Danish Mid Century Teak Secretary Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish secretary desk, circa 1960's. Beautiful book matched veneer, dovetail-constructed drawers, integrated handles, and sleek legs. Elegant bow front, chest of drawers, slidin...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak, Glass

Vintage Swedish Walnut Desk by Goran Strand for Lelangs Mobelfabrik
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning and extremely well made vintage Swedish walnut desk by Goran Strand for Lelangs Mobelfabrik. This was recently imported from Sweden, it dates from the 1960’s. ...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

English Barley Twist Jacobean Style Desk Set
Located in Southampton, NJ
Solid Mahogany Jacobean style writing desk with three paneled drawers, original brass drop pulls, classic barley twist legs assembled with a perfectly fitting solid wood antique chai...
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Early 20th Century English Jacobean Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Antique English Leather Top Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome 19th century English desk handcrafted in mahogany with the original tooled leather top on a double pedestal form with eight drawers in the front, brass hardware, and block f...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

Artona desk designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 1979.
Located in Athens, Attiki
The Artona executive desk by Afra and Tobia Scarpa was the first line ever produced by Maxalto. Maxalto was set up in 1975 as a high-end division of B&B Italia to focus exclusively ...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Walnut, Burl

Grand Antique Executive Desk, English, Satinwood, 13 Drawer, Office, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a grand antique executive desk. An English, satinwood and mahogany 13 drawer office desk, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Satinwood

Louis XV Style Desk By Baker Furniture Co. With Bronze Mounts
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a special piece! This is a Louis XV style writing desk by Baker Furniture Co. it has a black leather top and bronze appointments. The chinoiserie pastoral scenes are on a bla...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Bronze

Marcel Gascoin, TC Office, France 1950
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Marcel Gascoin (1907-1986), “TC” table in light oak, ARHEC edition, France 1950. Father of Rationalism and major player in French Reconstruction, Marcel Gascoin designs quality furni...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Iconic Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The iconic desk is the perfect piece for your room. An incredible “duo” between the Cream Shagreen top and dark bronze-patina brass base...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Dyrlund Rosewood Desk from Svend Dyrlund
Located in Pasadena, TX
Rosewood desk from Svend Dyrlund 1970s. A Mid-Century Modern Santos rosewood desk with panel legs and horizontal wood pulls made by Dyrlund in Denmark...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Brass Bound Leather Top Louis XV Bureau Plat Baker Collector's Edition Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
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1980s American Louis XV Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Hans Von Klier Mid-century Steel, Mahogany and Leather Desk, Skipper Italy 1970
Located in Dublin 8, IE
In the world of vintage mid-century desks the Hans Von Klier desk is one of the most desireable. I love a good desk and this is one of the best in my opinion. I have sat at this desk...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

French Renaissance Style Library Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A fine French Renaissance walnut carved library table. This elaborately carved table is a wonderful homage to the early European craftsman. The Fine table is decorated with carvi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Luciano Frigerio Presidential Writing Desk in Walnut, Italy 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Luciano Frigerio Presidential Writing Desk in Walnut, Italy 1960s This is a rare presidential mid-century desk designed by Luciano Frigerio for the "Norman" series, manufactured i...
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1970s Italian Brutalist Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Granite

Desk in Teak Wood By Severin Hansen made by Haslev Furniture Factory from 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Teak desk, designed by Severin Hansen and produced by Haslev Møbelfabrik in the 1960s. The desk is made of beautiful teak wood, known for its rich color. With its simple and elegant ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Reed desk with wooden shelf, drawers and leather bindings, by Gervasoni, 1970s
Located in Roma, RM
Reed desk with wooden shelf, drawers and leather bindings, 1970s. Product details Dimensions 110 W x 78 H x 55 D cm
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1970s Italian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Bamboo, Wood

White Kidney Shaped Desk, Gesso, Antique Mirror Top
Located in Miami, FL
White kidney shaped desk with Gesso finish. The top is antiqued mirror glass. Ready for a new home.
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Early 2000s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Gesso, Mirror, Wood

Rare Antique Asprey & Co. London Oak & Tooled Green Leather Writing Desk 1920s
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Rare Luxurious, Asprey & Co. London (Royal Warrant) Oak & Tooled Racing Green Leather Pop-Up Writing Table Made in England in the 1920s. Item is sold complete with a Burgundy tooled red leather desk set also from Aspreys. It's a very attractive item befit with an aluminium desk calendar, letter opener and two vertical pen rests. The rectangular and hinged two panel top encloses a green leather writing surface which reveals itself when opened from the top, item is raised on square tapering legs...
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1920s English Edwardian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Mahogany, Oak

Domino Writing Desk
Located in Milan, IT
Curved version writing desk with four drawers in Canaletto Origine wood and leather top.
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Domino Writing Desk
$15,059 / item
Important Mid Century Executive Desk by Ico Parisi for MIM 1958
Located in Rome, IT
This large Terni executive desk was designed by Ico Parisi in 1958 for MIM (Mobili Italiani Moderni) Rome, Italy, with a rectangular tabletop, The desk contains a three drawer block ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

19th Century English William IV Fruitwood Writing Table or Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome 19th century English William IV writing table or desk crafted from mixed fruitwood and oak. The table has storage drawers on each end with patinated brass pulls. The top has...
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19th Century English William IV Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

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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19th Century Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

19thC English Pine Writing Desk
19thC English Pine Writing Desk
$5,544 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 20th Century French Desk Carved Table with Three Drawers, 1930s
Located in Miami, FL
This is an elegant piece with timeless beauty. The dimensions, proportions, the wavy edge and the slender legs are valuable elements.
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Bernt Petersen Danish 1950s Mahogany Desk
Located in London, England
Bernt Petersen Mahogany Writing Desk, circa 1950s An exceptional 4-drawer desk from Danish designer Bernt Petersen and made by master cabinetmakers Rud Rasmussen. The legs, drawer f...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Antique French Carved Oak Dolphin Library Table Desk Renaissance Gothic c1890
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French Carved Oak Dolphin Library table desk Renaissance Gothic. Direct from France, an elegant antique French carved ...
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1890s French Renaissance Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Art Deco Style Macassar Ebony Lacquered Desk
Located in Houston, TX
20th Century Art Deco style lacquered desk: three drawer Macassar ebony desk top with nickel escutcheon and keys, supported on black legs.
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20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Nickel

Antique Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing or Library Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By Stickley Brothers (original label present) USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with original hamme...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Copper

French 1890s Inlaid Louis XV Bronze Mounted French-Polished Writing Table Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a spectacular fully restored and French-polished inlaid marquetry inlaid mixed woods French marquetry Desk or library table. The desk ha...
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1890s French Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Walnut tall Secretary Desk Bookcase
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern tall secretary desk bookcase with doors.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Raw Steel Desk in Handcrafted Colorless Varnished Steel
Located in Paris, FR
Desk raw steel in handcrafted steel, dark finish. French manufacture, colorless varnished.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Scandinavian solid wood Danish desk danish
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Scandinavian solid wood desk from the 60s in the style of Arne vodder's work. Beautiful woodwork, sober and elegant design typical of Scandinavian furniture of the period. Very fine ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

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

Ron Seff Cantilevered Desk
Ron Seff Cantilevered Desk
$5,520 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Desk, Warren Platner for Knoll, Steel, Oak, Chrome, 1970s
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Mid Century Desk, Warren Platner For Knoll, Steel, Oak, 1970s, Office, Executive Desk, Chrome, Unique Design Vintage from the 1970s Measurements: 22.5" D x 76.5" L x 29" H The top ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel, Chrome

1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Free Standing Sculptural Desk in Oak and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Free-standing desk, oak, brass, linoleum, Italy, 1950s This mid-century modern freestanding desk from 1950s Italy exemplifies a sculptural approach to furniture design. It speaks t...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Country English Pine Farmhouse Desk or Writing Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Late 19th century charming country English farmhouse desk, writing table, or server featuring a rustic aged patina. Constructed from pine fronted by two large storage drawers. The to...
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19th Century English Country Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

1960s vintage wooden desk and chair set Italian design
Located in None, IT
Desk set with black metal frame, wooden top and drawers with gilt brass handles, black metal chair and curved wooden seat, design Carlo Ratti, 1960s. CONDITION: In good condition, s...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

English mahogany partners desk with turned legs 19th century
Located in Charleston, SC
Oversized partners, writing desk, English mahogany with lovely red leather top surface
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

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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