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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 1920s
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"
Category
1920s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Chippendale Style Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique Chippendale style leather top desk in the Chippendale style. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1890-1910 period.
It is very well made, sitting o...
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1890s British Chippendale Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
19th Century Oak Lawyer's Secretary Step Back Flat Top Desk
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a great looking antique desk with plenty of organizing space and storage but there is enough room to work on a laptop. The top is a separate piece and can be removed leaving ...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique 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
Early 19th Century English Lap Desk on Stand with Original Leather
Located in Middleburg, VA
Early 19th Century English Lap Desk on Stand with Original Leather. England, circa 1800-1830. Measures: 20" H, 14.5" W, 9" D
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Early 19th Century English Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Spanish Baroque Chestnut writing table or desk with turned legs
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautiful antique late 19th-century Spanish Baroque desk or writing table is made of solid chestnut wood with bold-turned legs joined by wrought iron stretchers. The table featu...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Antique mahogany campaign desk
Located in Salisbury, GB
Military campaign desk
This large Military campaign desk was made in the last quarter of the 19th century.
It is made of mahogany with brass inset corners and flush brass handles.
Th...
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1890s English Campaign Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Courtly ladies' secretary signed F. Linke around 1880 Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
Courtly ladies' secretary signed F. Linke around 1880 Paris
Solid oak wood veneered with fine veneer and packaged over a wide area.
Fire-gilded and finely chased bronze and cambered.
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19th Century Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Antique Louis XVI Style Mahogany and Ormolu Bonheur du Jour by Winckelsen
Located in London, GB
Antique Louis XVI style mahogany and ormolu bonheur du jour by Winckelsen
French, 1864
Height 105cm, width 73cm, depth 42cm
Charles-Guillaume Winckelsen (French, 1812-1871) is the c...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Small Antique Ladies Correspondence Table, English, Flame, Writing, William IV
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique ladies correspondence table. An English, flame mahogany writing table, dating to the William IV period, circa 1835.
Fine suite of functions and storage acros...
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Mid-19th Century British William IV Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
19th Century Victorian oak writing table
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique English oak writing table with green leather and 2 drawers. The table is on porcelain wheels. The table is finished all around and can therefore stand freely in the...
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1840s British Early Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
English George III Mahogany & Leather Pedestal “Rent” Writing Desk ca. 1800
Located in Shippensburg, PA
GEORGE III MAHOGANY & TOOLED LEATHER PEDESTAL DESK WITH "RENT" COMPARTMENTS
England, ca. 1800 with numerous hidden compartments
Item # 311EFP30W
A rather special find, this positiv...
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19th Century English George III Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique English Chippendale Flamed Mahogany Partner's Desk, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Chippendale Flamed Mahogany Partner's Desk, Circa 1880.
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Late 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Writing Table
Located in Houston, US
Decoratively painted Victorian age parlor table in Louis XVI style. Quality construction and painted in cream with a Neoclassic motif painted on center top. Table can be used as a de...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique Edwardian Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique Edwardian desk / writing table, made in England and dating from around the 1890-1910 period.
It is of superb quality, with a beautiful and elegant design. The top h...
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1890s British Edwardian Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
19th Century French Slant Front Painted Desk with Drop Front
Located in Houston, US
Lovely painted drop leaf or slant front desk made more charming with painted blue interior. Overpainting on the exterior in black.
Louis XV style with Regence leanings, desk was ha...
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Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
French 19th century Mahogany, Ormolu and marble desk, attr. F. Linke
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque period Mahogany, Ormolu, and Rosalia marble center table/desk, attributed to François Linke. The desk is ra...
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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XVIII Style Stripped Writing Table
Located in Houston, US
This country table exemplifies the rustic style seen in Southern France and Spain. The style as seen in Louis XIII country interpretations, developed in France an Spain and mirror th...
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19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Tiger Oak Overmantle Oval Beveled Mirror Mission, America 1920, H700
Located in Vancouver, BC
Tiger Oak Overmantle Oval Beveled Mirror Mission, America 1920, H700
America 1920
Solid Tiger Oak
Original finish
Large oval beveled glass mirror
With platform below
Supports on the...
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1890s American Mission Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Antique Victorian Four Drawer Partners Writing Table Desk 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Victorian partners writing table, crafted from beautiful flame mahogany and dating from Circa 1860.
The rectangular top features a moulded edge with an inset faded green and gilt tooled leather writing surface over four drawers, two on on either side. It is raised on four elegant shaped tapering legs that terminate in their original brass castors.
It is a partners desk and finished on all sides so that it can stand freely in the middle of a room. Complete with working locks and keys.
THE BOTANICAL NAME FOR THE MAHOGANY THIS ITEM IS MADE OF IS SWIETENIA MACROPHYLLA AND THIS TYPE OF MAHOGANY IS NOT SUBJECT TO CITES REGULATION.
Condition:
In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 76 x Width 143 x Depth 114
Dimensions in inches:
Height 2 foot, 6 inches x Width 4 foot, 8 inches x Depth 3 foot, 9 inches
A partners desk
is an antique desk form, which is basically two pedestal...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Antique mid 19th century satinwood, marquetry, and calamander writing table
Located in London, GB
An unusual fine quality mid-19th Century serpentine-shaped Writing Table, having coromandel end-grain moulded edge top and tulipwood crossbanding throughout. The Table, profusely in...
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Mid-19th Century English Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
Antique Victorian Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and very useful antique Victorian writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1860-1880 period.
It is very well made and is a very useful size, ...
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1860s British Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Style Table Desk, Painted
Located in Houston, US
Lovely early interpretation of Louis XV with graceful chambered legs and one drawer. Painted in delicate scroll work, the table is antiqued to a finish appropriate and relative to th...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Regency Mahogany Library Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
Regency mahogany library table features twin hinged, solid mahogany leaves that can either extend the top as writing surfaces or be used as book supports for reading. Underneath the...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Small Writing Table, France around 1800
Located in Greding, DE
Small desk on high square legs with rectangular black table top and one drawer. The painting of the table is new and was then given an antique patina.
Category
Early 1800s French Louis XVI Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
19th century carved Iitalian walnut and pine occasional table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century carved italian walnut and pine occasional table circa 1890.
An italian multi purpose pine and walnut occasional table. Here we have a table that could used as a small d...
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Late 19th Century Italian Rustic Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut, Pine
Antique Large Victorian Shaped Ornamental Bevelled Mirror Scotland 1890, H607A
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Large Victorian Shaped Ornamental Bevelled Mirror, Scotland 1890, H607A
Solid Oak
Original finish
Carved pediment on top
Moulded cornice below
Bevelled edge mirror to the ce...
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1890s Scottish Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Mahogany, Ormolu and marble desk/table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most decorative French 19th century Louis XVI st. Mahogany, Ormolu, and Gris St. Anne marble center table/desk, attributed to François Linke. This wonderful single dra...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
William IV Rosewood Writing / Games Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
William IV rosewood writing / games table, circa 1830. With a rectangular rosewood top with rounded corners, a beech wood and rosewood inlaid checker board that lifts up to a leather...
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1830s English William IV Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Architect's Plan Table in Mahogany
Located in London, GB
A rare William IV architect's plan table in mahogany, the top inset with gilt tooled leather above a hinged false drawer front revealing three baize lined trays, on carved bun feet a...
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1830s English William IV Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
"Universal" Table from Thomas Sheraton's Design Book
Located in Stamford, CT
A "universal" table documented in the Thomas Sheraton's Design book. This mahogany table has two pullout leaves with a central tabletop that drops down. There are two drawers, one ha...
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19th Century English American Classical Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Pine Writing Desk with Five Drawers, Denmark circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
This delightful antique desk is known as a "Hans Christian Andersen" desk. One similar to this can be viewed in the Hans Christian Andersen Museum in Odense, Denmark which was home t...
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Late 19th Century Danish Country Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
A Very Fine 19th Century Marquetry Inlaid Bureau Du Dame
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine 19th Century richly patinated fruitwood Bureau Du Dame. This gorgeous writing desk is of exceptional quality, stunningly hand carved, line inlaid, ormolu mounted and wit...
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19th Century English Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Baroque Dining / Desk Table in Oak, Danish Cabinetmaker, 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
This Antique Baroque versatile dining / desk table, crafted by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker in the 19th century, exudes timeless elegance and a modern appeal. The sturdy oak wood is...
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Mid-19th Century Danish Brutalist Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Antique European Hardwood Desk / 71" Long
Located in thousand oaks, CA
This large antique hand-crafted solid wood desk from Belgium is a stunning piece of furniture that will add a touch of old-world charm to any office or study. Carved and built from s...
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Late 19th Century Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
A fine 19th century French Louis XVI writing desk signed by Maison Krieger
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine 19th century French Louis XVI Kingwood and gilt bronze mounted writing desk
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
19th C Louis XVI Style Ebonised Desk with Brass Mounts and New Leather Top
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this Louis XVI style desk dates from the 1880s. We had this mahogany desk professionally ebonised in Europe and the leather writing surfaces were also replaced. Lock...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
19th Century carved oak partners desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century carved oak partners desk. Two drawers and two storage compartments. excellent condition. Separates into three pieces for transport, and surprisingly not that heavy!
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19th Century Unknown Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
19th Century Spanish Renaissance Style Walnut Writing Table with Iron Stretcher
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This small scale late nineteenth century Spanish Renaissance style table features a 29-inch wide oak top joined to its elegantly curved legs by means of two splines that run the enti...
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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Italian Baroque Carved Walnut Writing Desk with Lyre Base
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An Italian Baroque style walnut writing desk table with drawers and lyre shaped base legs and beautiful hand crafted wrought-iron stretchers. Created in Italy during the early years ...
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Early 1800s Italian Baroque Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
Exceptional Napoleon III Bronze Mounted And Ebonized Writing Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine Antique French Bronze mounted writing table with particularly fine form dating to the late 19th Century. The table features all over Bronze mounts including Caryatid figures o...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
French Walnut Barley Twist Desk with Leather Top
Located in Port Chester, NY
A handsome leather topped desk or writing table with spectacular barley twist legs and support, complete with a regal finial at the center of the trestle. The walnut on this piece i...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Swedish Antique Gustavian Console Table Desk Grey White Carved Detail 1850-1870
Located in LONDON, GB
Shipping update - please message us directly with your city and zip/postcode for a delivery cost to your location on this item - please do not request shipping from 1st dibs
Rare Antique Gustavian console...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
A fine 19th c French red lacquered Chinoiserie inspired writing desk
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine 19th century English Louis XV inspired red lacquered writing desk . Original leather top with Chinoiserie inspired designs and gilt bronze mounts. Original key
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Mid-19th Century English Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Italian Solid Walnut Antique Small Writing Desk
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
essential antique Italian small writing desk. The desk is made of solid walnut wood. Important turned legs. Equipped with one comfortable large drawer on the front. Due to its small ...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Early 19th Century Folk Art Side Table or Desk, Scandinavia
Located in Miami, FL
Spanish Rectangular Folk Art Table or Desk. The table has tonnes of charm, wear and tear to the finish that gives us table an unbeatable patina. Most of the original paint to the si...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Country Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
19th Century English Queen Anne Writing Desk Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Japanned
Located in Hyattsville, MD
19th Century English Queen Anne Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Desk, No key. Draw is working smoothly. Produced in England or North America, but the exact origin is unknown to us.
W 35.5...
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Early 19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Paint
19th Century French Renaissance Barley Twist Desk ~ Bureau Plat
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance Barley Twist Desk ~ Bureau Plat is a splendid example of the period, and unusual for having three drawers. Hand-crafted a...
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Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
19th Century Antique Baroque Dining / Desk Table in Oak, Danish Cabinetmaker
Located in Odense, DK
This impressive 19th-century baroque dining/desk table, made from solid oak by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker, is a timeless piece of furniture exuding elegance and functionality. The...
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Mid-19th Century Danish Brutalist Antique Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak
19th Spanish Side Table with Cared Turned Legs and Iron Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish side table with cared Solomonic turned legs and iron stretcher.
The top has a carved edges and a beautiful grain and patina.
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Mid-19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
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
Oak
Late 19th Century Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Fine Quality Late 19th Century Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk, or Dressing Table, Having Attractive Replacement Tooled Leather Inset Top Over Nine Drawers With Original Brass Handles,...
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Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Rare 19th Century French Museum Quality Dore Bronze Louis XV Table Desk Bureau
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a An Exceptional 19th Century Museum Quality Louis XV Kingwood Bureau Desk Drawer Masterpiece. The Rounded R...
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19th Century French Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XV Style 19th Century Burr Walnut and Leather Top Four-Drawer Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Southern French Louis XV style 19th century burr walnut four-drawer desk from Avignon with leather top, foliage-carved décor and cabriole legs. Discover the grandeur and exquisite ...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables
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Leather, Walnut, Burl
Antique French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Marquetry Desk by Maison Léger
By Maison Léger
Located in London, GB
Antique French Louis XV style ormolu mounted marquetry desk by Maison Léger
French, c. 1880
Height 80cm, width 185cm, depth 98cm
This very impressive desk was crafted around 1880 by...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables
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Ormolu
Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and very useful antique Victorian leather top pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates from the 1860-1880 period.
This is of extremely fine quality, it was made by...
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1860s British High Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
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
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Maple, Walnut
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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