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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 1920s
19th Century Satinwood & Marquetry Desk Stamped by Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A fine quality mid 19th Century well-figured satinwood and marquetry pedestal desk. Marquetry boxwood, rosewood & ebony line inlaid and satinwood throughout, having brass galleried t...
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Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Satinwood & Marquetry Desk Stamped by Gillows
19th Century Satinwood & Marquetry Desk Stamped by Gillows

19th Century Satinwood & Marquetry Desk Stamped by Gillows

Lovely Mid-Victorian Burr Walnut Kidney Shaped Table
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this lovely mid-Victorian burr walnut kidney shaped stretcher table, the top inset with tooled red leather above a carved base , in amazing condition . D...
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Lovely Mid-Victorian Burr Walnut Kidney Shaped Table
Lovely Mid-Victorian Burr Walnut Kidney Shaped Table

Lovely Mid-Victorian Burr Walnut Kidney Shaped Table

19th Century Louis XV Style Writing Desk or Center Table
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Extremely elegant Louis XV Style writing desk or center table, with a gracefully adorned floral marquetry and intricate borders on the tray, revealing a single drawer and elegantly c...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century Louis XV Style Writing Desk or Center Table
19th Century Louis XV Style Writing Desk or Center Table

19th Century Louis XV Style Writing Desk or Center Table

White Painted Gustavian Style Table Writing Desk With One Drawer, circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish Gustavian style table with single fluted drawer and tapered legs. Restored, later professionally painted in layered shades of white now distressed to add to the character and...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

White Painted Gustavian Style Table Writing Desk With One Drawer, circa 1860-80
White Painted Gustavian Style Table Writing Desk With One Drawer, circa 1860-80

White Painted Gustavian Style Table Writing Desk With One Drawer, circa 1860-80

Antique Watchmaker’s or Jeweler’s Workbench or Desk, 1920s
Located in Brussels , BE
A wonderful 1920s watchmaker’s or jeweler’s multi-drawer wood workbench that’s a good height and size to serve as a standing desk when not seated on a tall stool or chair. We can als...
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1920s Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Watchmaker’s or Jeweler’s Workbench or Desk, 1920s
Antique Watchmaker’s or Jeweler’s Workbench or Desk, 1920s

Antique Watchmaker’s or Jeweler’s Workbench or Desk, 1920s

Victorian Sycamore Partners Desk
Located in Altrincham, GB
A fabulous Victorian partners desk in beautiful mellow sycamore - double pedestal with front drawers and cupboard rear with tooled leather insert top c1860 - 66"ww x 36"d x 32"h (25...
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1870s English Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Sycamore

Victorian Sycamore Partners Desk
Victorian Sycamore Partners Desk

Victorian Sycamore Partners Desk

Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Walnut Figural Library Table Writing Desk 52
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Neo-Renaissance Revival parlor / library table or writing desk, circa 1870s Made of walnut featuring Neoclassical styling with high relief figural carvings of cherubs / putti...
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1870s Renaissance Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Walnut Figural Library Table Writing Desk 52
Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Walnut Figural Library Table Writing Desk 52

Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Walnut Figural Library Table Writing Desk 52

Antique Victorian Oak Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
An impressive antique Victorian oak leather top writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1870-1890 period. It is of superb quality, solid oak through...
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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Oak Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Antique Victorian Oak Leather Top Writing Table / Desk

Antique Victorian Oak Leather Top Writing Table / Desk

20th Century Inlaid Wood French Napoleon III Style Writing Desk, 1920
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Elegant French writing desk from the first half of the 20th century in Napoleon III style. Finished for the centre piece of furniture with rich floral inlays in walnut, maple, mahoga...
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1920s French Napoleon III Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Inlaid Wood French Napoleon III Style Writing Desk, 1920
20th Century Inlaid Wood French Napoleon III Style Writing Desk, 1920

20th Century Inlaid Wood French Napoleon III Style Writing Desk, 1920

Victorian late 19th century carved oak pedestal desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Victorian late 19th century carved oak pedestal desk circa 1890. Good quality pedestal oak desk, comprising of 3 sections.  Shaped top with original leather insert.  Single drawer a...
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Victorian late 19th century carved oak pedestal desk
Victorian late 19th century carved oak pedestal desk

Victorian late 19th century carved oak pedestal desk

19th century Chinese canton black lacquered desk cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Chinese canton black lacquered desk cabinet, circa 1830. Stunning quality Chinese export desk, circa 1830. Main feature is the rare alabaster doors which have been hand...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Alabaster

19th century Chinese canton black lacquered desk cabinet
19th century Chinese canton black lacquered desk cabinet

19th century Chinese canton black lacquered desk cabinet

Exceptional Empire Mahogany Centre Desk, circa 1850s -1X30
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Step into the grandeur of the Empire era with this Exceptional Empire Mahogany Centre Desk, crafted around 1850. Boasting impressive dimensions of H78 x 170 x 85 cm, this monumental ...
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1850s Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Exceptional Empire Mahogany Centre Desk, circa 1850s -1X30
Exceptional Empire Mahogany Centre Desk, circa 1850s -1X30

Exceptional Empire Mahogany Centre Desk, circa 1850s -1X30

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19th Century French Louis XIV Style Carved Walnut Library Table Writing Desk
Located in Forney, TX
A finely carved French Louis XIV style walnut writing table. circa 1870 Hand carved in France in the late 19th century, exceptionally executed in grand King Louis 14th taste, hand-c...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

19th Century French Louis XIV Style Carved Walnut Library Table Writing Desk
19th Century French Louis XIV Style Carved Walnut Library Table Writing Desk

19th Century French Louis XIV Style Carved Walnut Library Table Writing Desk

British Campaign Writing Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
This rare early 19th century rosewood campaign desk displays exquisite beauty and remarkable design functionality characteristic of British military furniture. Adorned with gilt bron...
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Early 19th Century English Campaign Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

British Campaign Writing Table
British Campaign Writing Table

British Campaign Writing Table

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Desk, Writing Table, Leather Top
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This Late 19th Century French Louis XVI style mahogany desk features a gold tooled red leather top surrounded by a bronze trim border. The corners are detailed with bronze striated plaques. Two drawers of dovetail construction are fitted with bronze square drop handles. The table rests...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Desk, Writing Table, Leather Top
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Desk, Writing Table, Leather Top

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Desk, Writing Table, Leather Top

Louis XV Style Rocaille Side Table In Walnut
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
This table is molded. Its scalloped belt opens to a drawer. The drawer is dovetail mounted to ensure perfect solidity. The drawer can be opened daily and hold many objects. It slide...
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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Louis XV Style Rocaille Side Table In Walnut
Louis XV Style Rocaille Side Table In Walnut

Louis XV Style Rocaille Side Table In Walnut

Neoclassical Bureau Plat, France around 1800
Located in Greding, DE
French bureau plat on square tapered legs with brass sabots and small castors. The desk is veneered in mahogany and the writing surface is covered in congac-colored leather. The keyh...
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Early 1800s French Neoclassical Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Neoclassical Bureau Plat, France around 1800
Neoclassical Bureau Plat, France around 1800

Neoclassical Bureau Plat, France around 1800

Antique Victorian Leather Top Partners Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Victorian leather top partners desk / writing table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1860-1880 period. It is of great quality and is an impressiv...
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1860s British High Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Victorian Leather Top Partners Desk / Writing Table
Antique Victorian Leather Top Partners Desk / Writing Table

Antique Victorian Leather Top Partners Desk / Writing Table

19th Century Wood and Marble Antique French Secrétaire Bureau Desk, 1820
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Antique French secrétaire from the first half of the 19th century. Furniture of beautiful line and great elegance veneered in walnut, palisander, maple and exotic wood adorned with g...
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1820s French Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

19th Century Wood and Marble Antique French Secrétaire Bureau Desk, 1820
19th Century Wood and Marble Antique French Secrétaire Bureau Desk, 1820

19th Century Wood and Marble Antique French Secrétaire Bureau Desk, 1820

19th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful 19th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Desk with immaculate new embossed leather writing surface. French Louis XVI bureau plat table desk with five spacious drawers and lovel...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Desk
19th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Desk

19th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Desk

Antique Georgian Writing Table
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Antique mahogany Georgian writing table. The table has beautiful weathered brown leather. This is a cowhide leather top. Sheep leather is often used. The advantage of cowhide leather...
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1830s British Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Georgian Writing Table
Antique Georgian Writing Table

Antique Georgian Writing Table

Good French crotch mahogany late 19th Century leather top desk having round legs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Good French crotch mahogany late 19th Century leather top desk having round legs with bronze mounts. This desk is finished on the backside. Kneehole measurements: 25.5" x 24"
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Good French crotch mahogany late 19th Century leather top desk having round legs
Good French crotch mahogany late 19th Century leather top desk having round legs

Good French crotch mahogany late 19th Century leather top desk having round legs

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Figured Mahogany Kneehole Architects Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual Antique Victorian quality figured mahogany kneehole architects desk having a quality figured mahogany lift up top opening to reveal a large writing surface crossbanded in mah...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Other

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Figured Mahogany Kneehole Architects Desk
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Figured Mahogany Kneehole Architects Desk

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Figured Mahogany Kneehole Architects Desk

Swedish Painted Writing Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C Swedish painted one drawer writing table. 1820. Clearance is 24.5". Ref: C. Reference: 8362 Dimensions 40 inches (102 cms) Wide 21 inches (53 cms) Deep 29.5 inches (...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Swedish Painted Writing Table
Swedish Painted Writing Table

Swedish Painted Writing Table

Rare 19th century carved mahogany Swedish pedestal desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rare 19th century carved mahogany swedish pedestal desk circa 1880. Beautiful desk and rare to be made from mahogany for a swedish piece, believed to be from skottorp castle in the ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Rare 19th century carved mahogany Swedish pedestal desk
Rare 19th century carved mahogany Swedish pedestal desk

Rare 19th century carved mahogany Swedish pedestal desk

Antique library table
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique rosewood library table in perfect and completely original condition. Beautiful drawing of the rosewood and impressive ...
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1830s British William IV Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Antique library table
Antique library table

Antique library table

Antique French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table / Desk W/ Drawer Early 19th C
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Age: 1800 - 1850 Furniture Style: French Provincial (1700 - 1800) Overall Dimensions: Width - 38-7/8" Depth - 24-1/4" Height - 27-1/4" Early 19th Century French Provincial Fruitwo...
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Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table / Desk W/ Drawer Early 19th C
Antique French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table / Desk W/ Drawer Early 19th C

Antique French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table / Desk W/ Drawer Early 19th C

A George IV Century Holland and Sons Writing Table
By Holland & Sons
Located in London, GB
A very fine mahogany writing table on four masculine legs, terminating in cope castors with two drawers above, deep rich timber top with stamp. England, 1820 H 80 x W 122 x D 57 cm...
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1820s English George IV Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

A George IV Century Holland and Sons Writing Table
A George IV Century Holland and Sons Writing Table

A George IV Century Holland and Sons Writing Table

19th Century French Renaissance Writing Desk ~ End Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance Writing Desk ~ End Table is a work of the sculptor's art, that also serves as a convenient student desk, writing table or library table. Hand-carved ...
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1870s French Renaissance Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Renaissance Writing Desk ~ End Table
19th Century French Renaissance Writing Desk ~ End Table

19th Century French Renaissance Writing Desk ~ End Table

19th century Art Nouveau Secessionist leather and mahogany writing table
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very high quality 20th century mahogany and leather writing desk. It dates to the late 19th century and looks to have strong influence from the Secessionist movement which ...
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19th Century Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

19th century Art Nouveau Secessionist leather and mahogany writing table
19th century Art Nouveau Secessionist leather and mahogany writing table

19th century Art Nouveau Secessionist leather and mahogany writing table

19th Century mahogany inlaid writing desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality 19th Century mahogany inlaid writing desk, the super structure comprising of three mahogany lined drawers either side with the original turned brass knob handles and...
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1890s British Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century mahogany inlaid writing desk
19th Century mahogany inlaid writing desk

19th Century mahogany inlaid writing desk

Antique Fine Quality C1800 Inlaid Mahogany Writing table - Desk Side Dressing
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Fine Quality 1800s Inlaid Mahogany Writing Table, also serving as a desk or dressing table, showcasing a classical Georgian design. Recently restored, the finishes are well-p...
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19th Century Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Antique Fine Quality C1800 Inlaid Mahogany Writing table - Desk Side Dressing
Antique Fine Quality C1800 Inlaid Mahogany Writing table - Desk Side Dressing

Antique Fine Quality C1800 Inlaid Mahogany Writing table - Desk Side Dressing

French Provincial Petite Desk or Side Table with 4 Sided Scalloped Apron
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely antique French side table or desk from the late 19th century; a beautiful example of the French Country design aesthetic. The table or desk has a beautiful carved scalloped ap...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

French Provincial Petite Desk or Side Table with 4 Sided Scalloped Apron
French Provincial Petite Desk or Side Table with 4 Sided Scalloped Apron

French Provincial Petite Desk or Side Table with 4 Sided Scalloped Apron

Aesthetic Movement Moorish Style Inlay Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare late 19th century English aesthetic movement writing table or desk featuring Middle Eastern Moorish style carved details and inlay. The small desk features a rectangular top centered by a mother of pearl medallion having a geometric arabesque design. The border of the table has a small galleried edge with geometric inlay and ebonized wood square corners. The desk is fronted by a wide drawer with carved scroll decoration and two round pulls. The case has dramatic, intricate open fretwork designs in a Moroccan school...
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19th Century English Moorish Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Aesthetic Movement Moorish Style Inlay Writing Table Desk
Aesthetic Movement Moorish Style Inlay Writing Table Desk

Aesthetic Movement Moorish Style Inlay Writing Table Desk

Antique French Desk Table Renaissance Revival Barley Twist Carved Tiger Oak 19C
Located in Tyler, TX
HANDSOME Antique French Tiger Oak Renaissance Revival Library Office Desk with Double Drawers, Barley Twist Legs and Stretcher ~~c. 1880s-1900 With so many people working from home,...
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1880s French Renaissance Revival Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique French Desk Table Renaissance Revival Barley Twist Carved Tiger Oak 19C
Antique French Desk Table Renaissance Revival Barley Twist Carved Tiger Oak 19C

Antique French Desk Table Renaissance Revival Barley Twist Carved Tiger Oak 19C

Antique 19th Century Bow Front Inlaid Mahogany Desk Writing Side Dressing Table
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 19th Century Bow Front Inlaid Mahogany Desk, serving as both a writing surface and dressing table, featuring a lovely classical late Georgian design. This fine-quality piece...
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19th Century Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Antique 19th Century Bow Front Inlaid Mahogany Desk Writing Side Dressing Table
Antique 19th Century Bow Front Inlaid Mahogany Desk Writing Side Dressing Table

Antique 19th Century Bow Front Inlaid Mahogany Desk Writing Side Dressing Table

19th Century Mahogany Writing or Side Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5242 Attractive mahogany table, having original leather writing surface showing extensive usage and good antique character above frieze drawer fitted with original working lock and...
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19th Century Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Writing or Side Table
19th Century Mahogany Writing or Side Table

19th Century Mahogany Writing or Side Table

Antique Georgian Period Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A charming and very well made antique Georgian writing table / desk. This was made in England, we would date it to around the 1800-1820 period. It is of superb quality, this is a ve...
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Early 1800s British George III Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Georgian Period Writing Table / Desk
Antique Georgian Period Writing Table / Desk

Antique Georgian Period Writing Table / Desk

Walnut kidney shaped writing table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut and marquetry kidney-shaped writing table in the manner of Holland & Sons. The shaped top is inset with a blue leather writing surface encased in an inlaid border and brass ba...
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19th Century British Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Walnut kidney shaped writing table
Walnut kidney shaped writing table

Walnut kidney shaped writing table

19th Spanish Side Table with Cared Turned Legs and carved edges
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish side table with cared Solomonic turned legs and carved edges in top
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Mid-19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

19th Spanish Side Table with Cared Turned Legs and carved edges
19th Spanish Side Table with Cared Turned Legs and carved edges

19th Spanish Side Table with Cared Turned Legs and carved edges

Galvanized Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unique writing desk is a rare find. The galvanized metal surface adds an industrial edge to a rustic American style. The unique surface provides a durable and practical workspac...
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19th Century American Classical Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Galvanized Writing Desk
Galvanized Writing Desk

Galvanized Writing Desk

Regency Davenport in the Manner of Gillows
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn1134 Outstanding quality Regency flamed mahogany davenport in the manner of Gillows, having original brass gallery to top, inset tooled leather with carved bobble decoration to edg...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Davenport in the Manner of Gillows
Regency Davenport in the Manner of Gillows

Regency Davenport in the Manner of Gillows

Early 19th Century Catalan Writing Desk or Console Table
Located in Houston, TX
Early 19th century Catalan writing desk or console table. Hand-carved in pine circa 1790-1829 in Spain. Constructed with mortise and tenon joints. Rectangular top raised upon a simpl...
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Early 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Early 19th Century Catalan Writing Desk or Console Table
Early 19th Century Catalan Writing Desk or Console Table

Early 19th Century Catalan Writing Desk or Console Table

19th Century Gothic Revival Walnut Writing Side Table A W Pugin Manner
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in Norwich, GB
A 19th Century burr walnut and walnut Gothic Revival writing side table in the A W Pugin manner. English. Circa 1860. The table having a burr walnut top with canted corners, support...
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19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Burl

19th Century Gothic Revival Walnut Writing Side Table A W Pugin Manner
19th Century Gothic Revival Walnut Writing Side Table A W Pugin Manner

19th Century Gothic Revival Walnut Writing Side Table A W Pugin Manner

Antique Georgian Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique Georgian writing table / desk of the highest order. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1820’s period...
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1820s British George III Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Georgian Writing Table / Desk
Antique Georgian Writing Table / Desk

Antique Georgian Writing Table / Desk

A Biedermeier Antique Writing Cylinder Bureau/Desk with Drawers c1880
Located in Oak Park, MI
A sophisticated antique Danish (?) cylinder bureau desk with drawers. A great piece! Rare Biedermeier style. The cylinder top slides up to reveal a plethora of drawers, hidden drawer...
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Mid-19th Century British Biedermeier Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

A Biedermeier Antique Writing Cylinder Bureau/Desk with Drawers c1880
A Biedermeier Antique Writing Cylinder Bureau/Desk with Drawers c1880

A Biedermeier Antique Writing Cylinder Bureau/Desk with Drawers c1880

Double desk with tilting and opening desks, inside two large compartments.
Located in Cesena, FC
Double desk with opening desks Double desk with tilting and opening desks, inside two large compartments, Each side of the desk has 2 drawers. The cabinet is solid walnut, in first...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Double desk with tilting and opening desks, inside two large compartments.
Double desk with tilting and opening desks, inside two large compartments.

Double desk with tilting and opening desks, inside two large compartments.

19th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Writing Desk
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Beautiful Patina. Condition commensurate with age. Gorgeous piece, see photos.
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Writing Desk
19th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Writing Desk

19th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Writing Desk

French Tin & Slate Secretary with Chair
Located in Asheville, NC
Romantic French hand painted anodized tin with slate table top and wrought iron chair with intricate scroll work.
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19th Century French Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Slate, Tin, Iron

French Tin & Slate Secretary with Chair
French Tin & Slate Secretary with Chair

French Tin & Slate Secretary with Chair

Art Deco Amsterdamse School Corner Desk by Daniel van Dorp for Reens, 1920s
By Gebroeders Reens
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School desk. Design by Daniel van Dorp for Gebroeders Reens Amsterdam. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid macassar ebony with...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Faux Leather, Macassar

Art Deco Amsterdamse School Corner Desk by Daniel van Dorp for Reens, 1920s
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Corner Desk by Daniel van Dorp for Reens, 1920s

Art Deco Amsterdamse School Corner Desk by Daniel van Dorp for Reens, 1920s

Semi-circular delicate antique mahogany ladies' desk Louis XVI, Paris 1880
Located in Berlin, DE
Delicate antique mahogany ladies' desk Louis XVI, Paris 1880 Semi-circular solid mahogany wood body. Extremely rare form. With 5 lockable drawers. Cover plate framed with brass gall...
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19th Century French Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Semi-circular delicate antique mahogany ladies' desk Louis XVI, Paris 1880
Semi-circular delicate antique mahogany ladies' desk Louis XVI, Paris 1880

Semi-circular delicate antique mahogany ladies' desk Louis XVI, Paris 1880

Antique French Louis XV Style Bureau
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique French bureau, dating from around the 1890-1910 period. It is of extremely fine quality, standing on slender yet sturdy cabriole legs and with gorgeous inlaid flo...
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1890s French Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Louis XV Style Bureau
Antique French Louis XV Style Bureau

Antique French Louis XV Style Bureau

Antique William IV Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
An outstanding antique William IV writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1830-1840 period. It is of the utmost quality, this stands on bold legs wi...
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1830s British William IV Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique William IV Writing Table / Desk
Antique William IV Writing Table / Desk

Antique William IV Writing Table / Desk

Pine Standing Desk with Slant Top, Denmark, 1890s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Antique Danish slant top desk, circa 1890s. Made for a rural schoolmaster, this pine desk retains its original character with minor mars and stains, protected by a smooth finish. Fea...
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1890s Danish Country Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Pine Standing Desk with Slant Top, Denmark, 1890s
Pine Standing Desk with Slant Top, Denmark, 1890s

Pine Standing Desk with Slant Top, Denmark, 1890s

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Writing Desk
Located in Houston, US
Beautifully painted in a contemporary turquoise, this Swedish Gustavian style desk is handmade with mortise joints and dovetailed drawers. On each drawer there is horizontal fluting...
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Writing Desk
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Writing Desk

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Writing Desk

Fine Antique English Oak Writing Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very fine Antique English writing table with great traditional form, peg construction and handsome graining. Rectangular top over two short drawers, turned supports and stretcher b...
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19th Century English Jacobean Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Fine Antique English Oak Writing Table
Fine Antique English Oak Writing Table

Fine Antique English Oak Writing Table

EXQUISITE SMALL WILLIAM IV CIRCA 1830 HARDWOOD WRiTING TABLE DESK CARVED LEGS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, small Antique William IV Circa 1830 Rosewood writing table with three drawers Please note th...
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1830s English William IV Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood

EXQUISITE SMALL WILLIAM IV CIRCA 1830 HARDWOOD WRiTING TABLE DESK CARVED LEGS
EXQUISITE SMALL WILLIAM IV CIRCA 1830 HARDWOOD WRiTING TABLE DESK CARVED LEGS

EXQUISITE SMALL WILLIAM IV CIRCA 1830 HARDWOOD WRiTING TABLE DESK CARVED LEGS

19th Century Rococo Soft Blue Desk
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Period Rococo desk from Dalarna Sweden. With decorative curved legs and one single drawer. Repainted in soft light blue.
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19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Rococo Soft Blue Desk
19th Century Rococo Soft Blue Desk

19th Century Rococo Soft Blue Desk

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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