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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
Period: Early 20th Century
Period: 1930s
English Mahogany Regency Style Partners Desk, circa 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
English Regency style mahogany partners desk, circa 1930. The top curves inward on each side for two to comfortably share the top. Each side features two drawers and a cabinet, with ...
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1930s English Regency Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Fine Quality C1900 Inlaid Mahogany Ladies Writing Table Desk Dressing
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Fine Quality circa 1900 Inlaid Mahogany Ladies Writing Table, versatile as a desk, dressing, or side table, boasting a simple yet elegant classical design.
This remarkable p...
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Early 1900s Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Early 20thC Louis XVth Style Kingwood Bureau Plat
Located in Altrincham, GB
Early 20thC Louis XVth Style Kingwood Bureau Plat with fine gilt bronze mounts applied to cabriole legs by - Lysberg & Hansen – Copenhagen - 56"w x 30"h x 30"d - The Copenhagen firm ...
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1910s Danish Louis XV Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Corner Desk by Daniel van Dorp for Reens, 1920s
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
Joseph Heusgens Unique Double-Sided Desk, Belgium
Located in Brussels, BE
Joseph Heusgens Architect (1916 - ) unique double-sided desk with patented system, with plans, patent papers and correspondence.
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Early 20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique American Empire Style Mahogany Library Writing Table Office Desk Vanity
Located in Dayton, OH
An antique American Empire style dressing table, circa 1930s. Originally featured a mirror along the back which was eventually removed to use as an office desk. Made from mahogany ...
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Early 20th Century American American Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Desk
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Gustavian style 3 drawer desk. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1920s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Trestle Library Table or Writing Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts trestle library table or writing desk
By Gustav Stickley
USA, Circa 1900
Measures: 48"W x 30"D x 29"H.
Professionally res...
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Empire Mahogany Desk With Hunter Green Leather Top, Circa 1930
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Empire mahogany desk with tooled hunter green leather top. The desk with bronze banding and trim, bronze finely fluted corner medallions, fluted and tapering legs with bronze caps an...
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Early 20th Century American Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Antique oak partner desk
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique oak partner desk with 9 drawers on both sides, 1 of which is a double archive drawer. Dark green gold-edged leather top. Desk is in perfect condition. Nice warm col...
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1910s British Edwardian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
STUNNING REGENCY STYLE NEOCLASSICAL BRASS & WALNUT WRiTING TABLE DESK CIRCA 1920
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, Regency Neoclassical style Walnut & Satinwood writing table with X framed solid br...
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1920s Regency Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Tiger Oak Secretary Desk by Danner
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Discover the timeless elegance of the Antique Tiger Oak Secretary Desk by Danner, featuring exquisite craftsmanship, functionality, and historic ch...
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Early 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Jacobean Oak Desk / Library Table Early 20th Century
Located in Fulton, CA
Early 20th century oak library table / desk / refectory table with fanned inlay detail. Bold, over-sized turned oak baluster legs. Three drawers. Measures 60.88 inches wide. Presents...
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Early 20th Century English Jacobean Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Gothic Revival Hand-Carved Oak Pedestal Desk, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Gothic Revival pedestal desk.
Striking Dutch design from the 1900s
The craftsmanship of this impressive piece of furniture is outstanding!
Executed in so...
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Early 1900s Dutch Gothic Revival Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Freestanding Diplomat Desk Made In Mahogany By Fritz Henningsen From 1930s
Located in Lejre, DK
This freestanding desk is a magnificent piece of furniture art, created by the renowned designer Fritz Henningsen back in the 1930s. Crafted from mahogany wood and equipped with bras...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Art Deco Desk by Sanyas and Popot Paris 1930
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
ART DECO DESK
A stunning French Art Deco desk produced in Paris in 1930 by Sanyas et Popot ,this example has been crafted from oak and rosewood designed with a curved top section. It...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Grange French Regency Louis XVI Cherry Wood Leather Top Writing Desk
By Grange
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Regency Louis XVI style bureau plat desk or writing desk
By Grange
France, Circa Late 20th Century
Solid cher...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by Robert Slezak, Beech, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Dimensions of the table:
Height: 74 cm (29.1 in)
Width: 145 cm (57.1 in)
Depth: 72 cm (28.3 in)
Leg space:
Height: 69 cm (27.2 in)
Width: 72.5 cm (28.5 in)
This table was designed ...
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Spanish Antique Small Wooden Desk w/Unique Carved "Trunk" Appearance from Front
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish smaller-sized wood desk, with a trunk-like appearance from front, from the early 20th century. This antique desk from Spain features ...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Pair Early 20th C English Ebonised Side Desks with Marble Tops
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1900 pair of English writing desks with single locking center drawer and newly ebonised finish. Dovetail construction. Each desk has a new black marble top with white streaks. ...
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Early 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
French Mahogany Leather Top Directoire Writing Desk with Pull Out Trays
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a very good French mahogany Directoire desk with bronze ormolu and restrained and simple design. The leather top is in good antique condition with some signs of age and use b...
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1930s French Directoire Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Curved Walnut Art Deco Executive Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stop asking "who's the boss?" and place yourself at the helm of this stunning Art Deco executive desk. Featuring an eye-catching rounded writing surface atop a unique, yet sturdy, T-...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Restored
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table
By Stickley Brothers
USA, Circa 1900
Solid quarter sawn oak, with hammered copper hardware.
Measures...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Newly Restored
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table
By Gustav Stickley
USA, Circa 1900
Solid quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardware.
M...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
Mahogany inlaid writing desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany inlaid desk. The top with inset green leather surrounded by a mahogany inlaid border. Above an arrangement of drawers with similar inlaid decoration and brass handles. Raise...
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Early 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk With Chair, Chrome, Steel, Wood, Czech, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
It has been re-polished with polyutherane piano lacquer by our professional refurbishing team in Czechia according to the original process.
The chrome parts have been cleaned and pr...
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Antique Military Campaign Style Desk
Located in London, GB
A top quality antique military campaign style desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s.
It is very well made, with a useful and smart design. The wood has a l...
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1930s British Campaign Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antik Reneszánsz íróasztal , 20 század
Located in Kerepes, HU
Bemutatjuk Önnek ezt a különleges íróasztal , Reneszánsz stílusban duóst faragássakkal díszítve
A bemutatott darab korának megfelelő állapotban van.
(A hozza illó könyves vitrin...
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Minister's Desk, Regence Style, Late 19th Century or Early 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Minister's desk, Regence style, late 19th century or early 20th century.
Large Minister's desk with gilt bronze and gold embossed leather decoration, Regency style, late 19th centur...
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Early 20th Century French Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by André Lurcat, Walnut, New Polish, Czech, 1930s
By André Lurcat
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk
Catalog model: PS 8
Material: Walnut, Chrome-plated Steel
Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia)
Period: 1930-1939
This desk was designed by French modernis...
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Restored
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table
By Stickley Brothers (original label present)
USA, Circa 1910
Solid quarter sawn oak, with or...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
Art Deco Burr Walnut Leather Top Partners Desk
Located in London, GB
An absolutely magnificent Art Deco burr walnut leather top partners desk. This was made in England, it dates from the 1920-30’s.
The quality is outstanding, this has an extremely im...
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1920s British Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Victorian Style Library Table with Black Writing Surface
Located in Toronto, CA
This Victorian Style Library Table with a Black Writing Surface is surely to be a focal point to your library, office or great room. This truly is a stately and elegant piece crafte...
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Early 20th Century Canadian Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Satinwood writing table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Satinwood writing table having a blue inset leather top enclosed by satinwood border. Above and arrangement of drawers with brass knob handles. All are raised up on four square suppo...
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Early 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
Antique 1900's Rosewood Empire Secretary Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
28” x 15.5” x 38.5”H; desk height 28”
Gorgeous Empire-style rosewood secretary desk from the turn of the century with Biedermeier influences.
• four-way matched rosewood veneer
•...
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Early 1900s American American Empire Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Oak Roll Top Secretary Desk with Drawers
Located in Madrid, ES
Oak secretary / writing desk from circa 1900's. Featuring a roll-up flap with underlying writing board, shelf interior and two drawers. Below the writing desk there are two pull-out ...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Italian 1930's Writing Table / Desk, for Banca Del Popolo, Trapani
Located in New York, NY
An Italian 1930's writing table made for Banca Del Popolo, Trapani.
The rectangular surface is supported by trapezoidal shaped sides with a hammered copper plating underneath the t...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
Early Bauhaus "B21" Side Table Desk by Marcel Breuer Produced by Thonet, 1930s
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and early Bauhaus "B21" desk / side table in black stained wood with chromed tubular steel base by Marcel Breuer produced by Thonet in Germany, 1930s. In good original cond...
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1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
French Art Nouveau Oak Side Table Writing Table Vegetal Ornementation, c 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
French antique oak side or writing table, circa 1900.
Made in the art Nouveau period : the carving of the drawer and of the table belt is typical of the lines of this artistic moveme...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
20th Century Inlaid Walnut, Maple and Fruitwood Italian Bureau Desk, 1920s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian bureau from the first half of the 20th century. Antique-style furniture carved and inlaid in walnut, maple and fruitwood of beautiful line and pleasant furnishings. Bureau eq...
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1920s Italian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Vintage Chinoiserie Black Chinese Painted Red Leather Top Kneehole Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Black Chinese Painted Red Leather Top Kneehole Writing Desk. item features 7 drawers, red tooled leather top, hand painted scenes and details on all sides includi...
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Signed Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk
By Gustav Stickley (original label present)
USA, Early 20th Century
Solid quarter sawn oak, with original copp...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
Rare Important French Art Deco Mahagony Ladies Vanity Writing Desk Circa 1920's
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a An Exceptional Museum Quality French Country Ladies Vanity Writing Desk with 5 Drawers. Circa 1920's. The Rounded Rectangular Top with an Ormo...
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Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique quality large inlaid mahogany kidney shaped desk writing dressing table
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique, high-quality large circa 1900 inlaid mahogany kidney-shaped JAS Shoolbred twin pedestal desk, suitable for use as a dressing or writing table. It boasts a delightful age, co...
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Early 1900s Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Antique Hamilton Mfg. Co. Drafting Table with Footrest c.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
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A fully adjustable industrial drafting table with solid Maple top, wooden base and solid cast iron b...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Iron
Antique Georgian Style Burr Elm Writing Bureau
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Georgian style burr elm writing bureau. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s.
The quality is outstanding, this is a great size with lots of wor...
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1930s British Georgian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Elm
Small Bauhaus Tubular Steel Desk, Oak Veneer and Chromium Plated Metal c 1930
Located in Berlin, DE
Small Bauhaus tubular steel desk, so-called 'typewriter desk', with 4 drawers. The desk is made of chromed tubular steel and oak-veneered wood. Germany/ Czechoslovakia/ Austria, circ...
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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Antique Oak English Partners Desk with 14 Drawers
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Impressive English Arts and Crafts partners desk with 14 drawers and 4 pull out writing surfaces. Classic detail with urn and scroll accent. Substantial presence.
Curbside to NYC/Phi...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Original Italian Desk in Walnut and Fir, with Three Drawers, Turned Leg
Located in Buggiano, IT
Original 1900 Italian desk in walnut and fir, with three drawers, turned leg.
It originally belonged to a family doctor's office.
They will be delivered in a specific wooden case for...
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Early 1900s Italian Rustic Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut, Fir
Antique English Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Secretary Slant Front Desk & Chair
Located in Plainview, NY
An antique English Edwardian slant front writing desk, a true embodiment of the refined craftsmanship of the early 1900s. Crafted from rich mahogany, the focal point of this masterpi...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Neoclassical dressing table / desk / Louis XVI, France, circa 1900
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Side table / dressing table / lady's desk with white marble top and stained beech wood structure.
Neoclassical/Louis XVI style, France, circa 1900.
In good general condition, rest...
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Early 1900s French Neoclassical Revival Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Stunning Victorian Library Writing Table or Desk Brown Leather Top Gillows Legs
Located in Miami, FL
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Victorian library table writing desk with brown leather gold leaf tooled writing surface and Gillows style reeded legs A very fine pi...
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Early 20th Century French Empire Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Italian rationalist wood and aluminium metal desk
Located in Milano, IT
Here is a desk of timeless elegance, an exquisite creation of the Rationalist period in Italy. Crafted with meticulous precision, this Italian desk perfectly combines the warmth of w...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Mahogany lady’s writing desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany and boxwood strung lady`s writing desk, the raised three quarter gallery above three drawers flanked by cupboards to the fold over replaced blue leather writing service. The...
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Early 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Desk Fryklund in pine by Carl Malmsten
Located in Göteborg, SE
The desk "Fryklund" by Carl Malmsten in pine is a classic and timeless high-quality piece of furniture, designed to suit both modern and traditional home interiors. Made from solid p...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
French Empire Style Writing Desk
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large French burr elm empire style writing desk. 1900.
Kneehole is 23.5" wide x 27" high.
Reference: 8279
Dimensions
64 inches (163 cms) W...
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Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Elm
20th Two sides French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Desk with Three Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
This elegant fruitwood desk was created in France, circa 1920. Made of blond walnut timber, the large writing table sits on four carved legs with two iron stretchers. The front has a...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Cubist-Style Desk and Chair Set
Located in New York, NY
A Czech Cubist-style desk and chair set made of ebonized oak with polychrome details.
Additional dimensions:
Desk top is 28.25" H
Riser shelf is 15.75" d...
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1920s Czech Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
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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