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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
Bamboo and Chrome Sawhorse Table
By McGuire
Located in New York, NY
Bamboo and chrome sawhorse table. Pair of large bamboo sawhorse bases in the manner of McGuire with inset interior stretchers and gleaming chrome...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Bamboo and Chrome Sawhorse Table
Bamboo and Chrome Sawhorse Table

Bamboo and Chrome Sawhorse Table

Mid-Century Mainline Hooker Floating Walnut Desk
By Mainline by Hooker
Located in Baltimore, MD
Stunning 1960s walnut Mid-Century Modern floating desk. A remarkable statement of quality in design executed to last the test of time finely crafted with attention to detail. The ab...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Mid-Century Mainline Hooker Floating Walnut Desk
Mid-Century Mainline Hooker Floating Walnut Desk

Mid-Century Mainline Hooker Floating Walnut Desk

French Louis XV Style Walnut Table with Bronze Mounts, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Louis XV-style table with bronze mounts, the 1930s This elegant Louis XV-style table or writing desk is made of walnut with a veneered walnut parquetry design and elegant bron...
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1930s French Louis XV Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

French Louis XV Style Walnut Table with Bronze Mounts, 1930s
French Louis XV Style Walnut Table with Bronze Mounts, 1930s

French Louis XV Style Walnut Table with Bronze Mounts, 1930s

Antique Anglo Indian Military Campaign Trestle Desk & Armchair Hardwood & Brass
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale lovely vintage Anglo Indian Rosewood with ornate brass inlay Campaign trestle desk with matching directors armchair. A highly decorative and wel...
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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Antique Anglo Indian Military Campaign Trestle Desk & Armchair Hardwood & Brass
Antique Anglo Indian Military Campaign Trestle Desk & Armchair Hardwood & Brass

Antique Anglo Indian Military Campaign Trestle Desk & Armchair Hardwood & Brass

Early 20th Century French Walnut Venner Desk, 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
20th Century French walnut veneer and marquetry dressing table with wooden drawers crest and bronze handles.
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Early 20th Century French Walnut Venner Desk, 1940s
Early 20th Century French Walnut Venner Desk, 1940s

Early 20th Century French Walnut Venner Desk, 1940s

Mid Century Danish Desk in Teak 'Boomerang' by Peter Løvig Nielsen, 1960s
By Niels Peter Nielsen
Located in London, GB
An iconic Danish 'Boomerang' desk, designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen and manufactured by Hedensted Mobelfabrik of Denmark, 1960's. This Iconic desk is known for its unique shape whic...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Mid Century Danish Desk in Teak 'Boomerang' by Peter Løvig Nielsen, 1960s
Mid Century Danish Desk in Teak 'Boomerang' by Peter Løvig Nielsen, 1960s

Mid Century Danish Desk in Teak 'Boomerang' by Peter Løvig Nielsen, 1960s

Antique Gents Correspondence Desk, English, Writing Table, Victorian, Circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a fine antique gentleman's correspondence desk. An English, rosewood writing table with decorative boxwood inlay, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Rich in det...
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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Boxwood, Rosewood

Antique Gents Correspondence Desk, English, Writing Table, Victorian, Circa 1900
Antique Gents Correspondence Desk, English, Writing Table, Victorian, Circa 1900

Antique Gents Correspondence Desk, English, Writing Table, Victorian, Circa 1900

Spanish Baroque Period Walnut 1-Drawer Desk or Work Table, Late 17th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a rectangular top with with one "floating" carved drawer below it, the top supported by trestle form legs joined by diagonal stretchers and two horizontal centered stretchers
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1670s Spanish Baroque Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Spanish Baroque Period Walnut 1-Drawer Desk or Work Table, Late 17th Century
Spanish Baroque Period Walnut 1-Drawer Desk or Work Table, Late 17th Century

Spanish Baroque Period Walnut 1-Drawer Desk or Work Table, Late 17th Century

18th Century Louis XV Red Chinoiserie Bureau de Dame Desk By Pierre Migeon
By Pierre Migeon
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 38 1/4in W: 32 1/2in D: 18in This extremely rare and Important 18th Century Louis XV Red Chinoiserie Bureau de Dame Desk By Pierre Migeon is absolutely breathe taking! If you look at the photos provided you will see the attention to detail within the intricately done hand painted Chinoiserie gold and scarlet lacquered decorations as well as the extremely fine and crisp bronze ormolu mounts. The piece is also signed underneath of the desk. Pierre Migeon (1696-1758) Was one of the most prominent furniture makers of the 18th century and was known for for his impeccable quality as well as his ability to work with a variety of other extremely well known cabinet makers of the 18th C. Throughout his career a few very important people took a liking to his works and commissioned pieces from him such as Madame de pompadour and the Master of the Revels! The piece is equipped with a drop front writing area and 6 drawers and a secret compartment on the inside of the desk as well as two lockable drawers on the outside front of the desk. This piece was at one point a part of the inventory of the Hartman Galleries...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze, Ormolu

18th Century Louis XV Red Chinoiserie Bureau de Dame Desk By Pierre Migeon
18th Century Louis XV Red Chinoiserie Bureau de Dame Desk By Pierre Migeon

18th Century Louis XV Red Chinoiserie Bureau de Dame Desk By Pierre Migeon

Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard for John Stuart Larger Teak Writing Desk, 1950's
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Hvidt & Mølgaard, John Stuart Inc.
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Danish Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen Larger Teak Desk for Soborg Møbelfabrik Denmark, 1960's. Featuring a larger, rectangular wood and metal four drawer desk form with 2 rear cubby shelves...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard for John Stuart Larger Teak Writing Desk, 1950's
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard for John Stuart Larger Teak Writing Desk, 1950's

Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard for John Stuart Larger Teak Writing Desk, 1950's

18th Century French Marquetry Louis XV Dressing Table or So-Called Coiffeuse
Located in Berlin, DE
18th century French Louis XV marquetry dressing table or so-called Coiffeuse 18th century Louis XV vanity dressing table or coiffeuse...
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

18th Century French Marquetry Louis XV Dressing Table or So-Called Coiffeuse
18th Century French Marquetry Louis XV Dressing Table or So-Called Coiffeuse

18th Century French Marquetry Louis XV Dressing Table or So-Called Coiffeuse

SALE 19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Inlaid Ladies Desk Brass Ornaments
Located in Sofia, BG
This is a beautiful antique French mahogany inlaid Ladies writing desk made circa 1890. The fall front opens to reveal an interior of leather writing surface, and bank of three drawe...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

SALE 19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Inlaid Ladies Desk Brass Ornaments
SALE 19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Inlaid Ladies Desk Brass Ornaments

SALE 19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Inlaid Ladies Desk Brass Ornaments

Rosewood Roll top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 452. All Original
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Kansas City, MO
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 452 Rosewood Tambour Door Executive Desk in very good completely original condition. Two rolltops, one on each side and three drawers. Large work se...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Rosewood Roll top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 452. All Original
Rosewood Roll top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 452. All Original

Rosewood Roll top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 452. All Original

McGuire Whitewash Oak Writing Desk and Chair
By McGuire, John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful 1970’s McGuire writing desk and chair design by Elinor McGuire. The desk is solid whitewashed oak, leather top with brass bamboo pull...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

McGuire Whitewash Oak Writing Desk and Chair
McGuire Whitewash Oak Writing Desk and Chair

McGuire Whitewash Oak Writing Desk and Chair

20th French Louis XV Style Walnut Desk or Library table with Drawer
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 legs The front has a wide opening with plenty of kne...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

20th French Louis XV Style Walnut Desk or Library table with Drawer
20th French Louis XV Style Walnut Desk or Library table with Drawer

20th French Louis XV Style Walnut Desk or Library table with Drawer

English/Irish Georgian Style Mahogany Table Desk
Located in Queens, NY
English/Irish Georgian style (19th Century) mahogany table desk with carved lion heads on legs with claw feet and red leather top.
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19th Century British Georgian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

English/Irish Georgian Style Mahogany Table Desk
English/Irish Georgian Style Mahogany Table Desk

English/Irish Georgian Style Mahogany Table Desk

Giorgio Collection Luna Ebony Macassar and Sycamore Desk in High Gloss Finish
By Giorgio Collection
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the epitome of luxury with this exquisite desk. Its ebony Macassar top, adorned with a Zebra veneer filet in high gloss polyester, exudes opulence. Velvet-lined drawers offer plush storage, while brushed stainless steel feet add a modern touch. A fusion of craftsmanship and elegance, this desk is a statement of refined taste and sophistication. Desk with top in ebony Macassar with 6 mm filet in Zebra veneer in high gloss polyester with 1 full extension drawer with bottom velvet. inside and 1 file drawer on each side. Center pencil drawer...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Macassar, Ebony

Giorgio Collection Luna Ebony Macassar and Sycamore Desk in High Gloss Finish
Giorgio Collection Luna Ebony Macassar and Sycamore Desk in High Gloss Finish

Giorgio Collection Luna Ebony Macassar and Sycamore Desk in High Gloss Finish

Unique Red Lacquer and Brass Maison Jansen Dining Table or Desk, 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
A rare piece from Maison Jansen, this large dining table was a commission by a private client. With its impeccable design, perfect proportions, and high-end materials like mother of ...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Unique Red Lacquer and Brass Maison Jansen Dining Table or Desk, 1970s
Unique Red Lacquer and Brass Maison Jansen Dining Table or Desk, 1970s

Unique Red Lacquer and Brass Maison Jansen Dining Table or Desk, 1970s

Chunky Desk
By Leonardo Floresvillar
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Conceptualized in 2023 by Leonardo Floresvillar, and crafted by hand with galvanized aluminum, coated with matte powder coating. The Chunky Desk was designed with two surface heigh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

Chunky Desk
Chunky Desk

Chunky Desk

Large Industrial Work Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This large and sturdy work table is full of weathered charm and Mid-Century details. Raised edges keep items from falling or rolling off the surface, and additional drawers add funct...
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Large Industrial Work Table
Large Industrial Work Table

Large Industrial Work Table

Swedish Gustavian Writing Desk, Late 18th Century, Late 1700s
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish late Gustavian writing desk, late 18th century in excellent antique condition. Key included. Restored with additions. Slight damages, wear and repairs due to age and as sh...
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Late 18th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Swedish Gustavian Writing Desk, Late 18th Century, Late 1700s
Swedish Gustavian Writing Desk, Late 18th Century, Late 1700s

Swedish Gustavian Writing Desk, Late 18th Century, Late 1700s

"Gabbia" Dining Table with Bronze, Hand Crafted, Istanbul
By Bizimyer Furniture
Located in Istanbul, 34
"Gabbia" Dining Table with Bronze, Hand Crafted, Istanbul. Designed by Hasan Samet Bizimyer. Design, Art, Innovation. Bizimyer Furniture Presents. Bizimyer Art / Design. The world...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Bronze, Steel, Stainless Steel

"Gabbia" Dining Table with Bronze, Hand Crafted, Istanbul
"Gabbia" Dining Table with Bronze, Hand Crafted, Istanbul

"Gabbia" Dining Table with Bronze, Hand Crafted, Istanbul

17th C Style Italian Rustic Primitive Reclaimed Wood Farmhouse Table To Order
Located in Encinitas, CA
Primitivo rustic refectory style desk table: Our “Primitivo” desk and table line; rustic, primitive plank top Tuscan farmhouse table with drawer and cross-stretchers, handcrafted in old fir solids, enhanced heavy grain texture, expertly finished in classic Italian shellac patina. Measures: 63.5”L x 30.5”W with solid multi-plank top 1.5” thick and heights of 30-31.5” and single drawer: As shown in Old Fir Optional finishes include: - Natural blonde shellac - Classic shellac - Espresso Dark stain shellac - Moro blackened shellac *Gloss, satin & waxed finishes also available to order *Also available in Old Chestnut, Poplar, or Walnut with smooth or brushed grain finish. **Available with or without drawers in custom length from our authentic antique reproduction line. **Larger or smaller table & desk sizes available by quote. **Expedited shipping options. Please inquire. Bellini’s Old World...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Primitive Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Fir, Reclaimed Wood

17th C Style Italian Rustic Primitive Reclaimed Wood Farmhouse Table To Order
17th C Style Italian Rustic Primitive Reclaimed Wood Farmhouse Table To Order

17th C Style Italian Rustic Primitive Reclaimed Wood Farmhouse Table To Order

Ebonized Center or Writing Table, Napoleon III Period
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An imposing Napoleon III center table (or 'Table de Milieu') in ebonized fruit wood, rectangular in shape, with rounded sides. Its ornate top, which is bordered all around with a gilt bronze frieze and two further inner bands, features at its centre an intricate marquetry inlaid design of a foliage cartouche framing a vase of flowers. The smoothly curving belt of the table encloses a frieze drawer on one long side, with a repeat, inlaid design that echoes that of the top. The table rests on four turned, tapered and fluted legs, ending in toupie feet, and these are connected by two half-moon spacers...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Ebonized Center or Writing Table, Napoleon III Period
Ebonized Center or Writing Table, Napoleon III Period

Ebonized Center or Writing Table, Napoleon III Period

White German Bauhaus Chrome Plated Steel Writing Desk, Made in the 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Desk with a tubular chromed steel frame Manufactured in the 1930s. Wood is completely restored. The original veneer is preserved. Tubular steel with original chrome plating and p...
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

White German Bauhaus Chrome Plated Steel Writing Desk, Made in the 1930s
White German Bauhaus Chrome Plated Steel Writing Desk, Made in the 1930s

White German Bauhaus Chrome Plated Steel Writing Desk, Made in the 1930s

Fine Quality Antique Oak Writing Table - 19th Century Desk Side Dressing
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Presenting an antique quality 19th Century oak writing table, versatile as a desk or dressing table, featuring a classical Georgian design. Recently restored to a good standard, it e...
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19th Century Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Fine Quality Antique Oak Writing Table - 19th Century Desk Side Dressing
Fine Quality Antique Oak Writing Table - 19th Century Desk Side Dressing

Fine Quality Antique Oak Writing Table - 19th Century Desk Side Dressing

Michael Taylor for Baker Midcentury Chinoiserie Teak and Walnut Partner Desk
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous midcentury Hollywood Regency chinoiserie double sided partner desk By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Michael Taylor for Baker Midcentury Chinoiserie Teak and Walnut Partner Desk
Michael Taylor for Baker Midcentury Chinoiserie Teak and Walnut Partner Desk

Michael Taylor for Baker Midcentury Chinoiserie Teak and Walnut Partner Desk

Danish Mid-Century Teak Tambour Door Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish desk, circa 1960s. Unique asymmetrical desk with elegant tapering legs and darling atomic handles. Tambour door storage cubby with shelf, sleek dovetailed drawers, and ba...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid-Century Teak Tambour Door Desk
Danish Mid-Century Teak Tambour Door Desk

Danish Mid-Century Teak Tambour Door Desk

Santos Rosewood 3 Drawer Desk/Writing Table by Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is a classic piece of early Scandinavian design, made from Santos Rosewood it's on the edge of the change between antique and mid-century and fits beautifully with both camps. T...
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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Santos Rosewood 3 Drawer Desk/Writing Table by Frits Henningsen
Santos Rosewood 3 Drawer Desk/Writing Table by Frits Henningsen

Santos Rosewood 3 Drawer Desk/Writing Table by Frits Henningsen

"Monachella" Table with Marble and Stainless Steel & Bronze Details, Istanbul
By Bizimyer Furniture
Located in Istanbul, 34
"Monachella" table with marble and stainless steel, bronze details, Istanbul. Designed by Hasan Samet Bizimyer. Design, Art, Innovation. Bizimyer Furniture Presents. Bizimyer Art /...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble, Bronze, Stainless Steel

"Monachella" Table with Marble and Stainless Steel & Bronze Details, Istanbul
"Monachella" Table with Marble and Stainless Steel & Bronze Details, Istanbul

"Monachella" Table with Marble and Stainless Steel & Bronze Details, Istanbul

Mahogany Kidney Shaped 19th Century Writing Table
By Maple & Co.
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A quite exceptional quality late 19th century mahogany kidney shaped writing table, having gilt tooled decoration to leather inset top, over one drawer to frieze, with superb marquet...
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Kidney Shaped 19th Century Writing Table
Mahogany Kidney Shaped 19th Century Writing Table

Mahogany Kidney Shaped 19th Century Writing Table

Antique Baroque Spanish Desk Table
Located in Miami, FL
19Th Century Baroque Spanish Desk Table with Three Drawers 19th century Spanish desk table in walnut. This piece has a great scale, lovely legs and beautifu...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Revival Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Baroque Spanish Desk Table
Antique Baroque Spanish Desk Table

Antique Baroque Spanish Desk Table

Industrial Design Executive Metal Desk, Customizable, Germany, 2018
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Industrial design executive metal desk, customizable, Germany, 2018.
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2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Industrial Design Executive Metal Desk, Customizable, Germany, 2018
Industrial Design Executive Metal Desk, Customizable, Germany, 2018

Industrial Design Executive Metal Desk, Customizable, Germany, 2018

1970s Glass Wood Chrome Dining Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Wonderfully simplistic parsons style 1970s rectangular dining table. Made of glass, wood and chromed steel legs. Would make for an amazing executive desk or conference table.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

1970s Glass Wood Chrome Dining Table
1970s Glass Wood Chrome Dining Table

1970s Glass Wood Chrome Dining Table

A.W.N Pugin and Sir Charles Barry, an Important Gothic Revival Oak Library Table
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in London, GB
A.W.N Pugin and Sir Charles Barry. A rare and important Gothic Revival carved oak library table. Probably one of the earliest known pieces to derive fro...
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1830s English Gothic Revival Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

A.W.N Pugin and Sir Charles Barry, an Important Gothic Revival Oak Library Table
A.W.N Pugin and Sir Charles Barry, an Important Gothic Revival Oak Library Table

A.W.N Pugin and Sir Charles Barry, an Important Gothic Revival Oak Library Table

English Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
This Regency style writing desk with a tooled saddle leather top and beaded edge has three functioning drawers on one side and three false ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

English Mahogany Writing Table
English Mahogany Writing Table

English Mahogany Writing Table

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

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Oak

19th Century French Renaissance Barley Twist Desk ~ Bureau Plat
19th Century French Renaissance Barley Twist Desk ~ Bureau Plat

19th Century French Renaissance Barley Twist Desk ~ Bureau Plat

Butternut Study Desk with Natural Linoleum Table Top, Customizable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
The study desk is made with a butternut powder-coated steel frame and a pearl coloured natural linoleum tabletop. The linoleum for our desks is selected for...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Butternut Study Desk with Natural Linoleum Table Top, Customizable
Butternut Study Desk with Natural Linoleum Table Top, Customizable

Butternut Study Desk with Natural Linoleum Table Top, Customizable

Mid-century modern Severin Hansen Teak Desk
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen
Located in Madrid, ES
Desk designed by Severin Hansen in Teak wood for Haslev Møbelsnedkeri. Denmark, 1958 Simple and refined lines, featuring four frontal drawers with the desinger’s signature diagonal wood ensamble, the drawers are both a functional and a decorative element, the back of the desk can be displayed as it is finished in a refined teak wood back. Danish designer Severin Hansen's iconic Model 36 desk...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Mid-century modern Severin Hansen Teak Desk
Mid-century modern Severin Hansen Teak Desk

Mid-century modern Severin Hansen Teak Desk

1970s Italian Drop Leaf Dining Table or Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian drop leaf dining table or desk, Italy, circa 1970s. Interesting drop leaf joinery on either side. This would be the perfect size for an NYC apartment...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Chrome

1970s Italian Drop Leaf Dining Table or Desk
1970s Italian Drop Leaf Dining Table or Desk

1970s Italian Drop Leaf Dining Table or Desk

Helmut Lagg "Lady Desk" in Solid Pine
By WK Möbel
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Germany Designer: Helmut Lagg Manufacturer: WK Furniture Era: 1950s Materials: Pine Measurements: 39.5" wide x 23.75" deep x 32.75" tall
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

Helmut Lagg "Lady Desk" in Solid Pine
Helmut Lagg "Lady Desk" in Solid Pine

Helmut Lagg "Lady Desk" in Solid Pine

1960s Italian Art Deco Midcentury Walnut Brass Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern desk or writing table, in beautiful veneer wood with five drawers. This beautiful piece is completed by the black glass top, the carv...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

1960s Italian Art Deco Midcentury Walnut Brass Desk Writing Table
1960s Italian Art Deco Midcentury Walnut Brass Desk Writing Table

1960s Italian Art Deco Midcentury Walnut Brass Desk Writing Table

Guillerme et Chambron Etudiant Oak Desk, circa 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, "Etudiant" desk in oak. Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

Guillerme et Chambron Etudiant Oak Desk, circa 1970
Guillerme et Chambron Etudiant Oak Desk, circa 1970

Guillerme et Chambron Etudiant Oak Desk, circa 1970

Alfred Waterhouse A Gothic Revival Oak Partners Desk With Two Drawers Each Side
By Alfred Waterhouse
Located in London, GB
Alfred Water House in the style of. A Gothic Revival oak Partners desk with a large open writing area and a pair of drawers to each side and a turned gallery to each end and below the drawers with a central opening for more leg room. The graduating turned legs united by conforming turned gallery to each end on original brass and ceramic castors. A well-designed architectural desk for two...
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Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Alfred Waterhouse A Gothic Revival Oak Partners Desk With Two Drawers Each Side
Alfred Waterhouse A Gothic Revival Oak Partners Desk With Two Drawers Each Side

Alfred Waterhouse A Gothic Revival Oak Partners Desk With Two Drawers Each Side

Antique Calligrapher's Extending Table, English, Cantilever, Chairside, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique calligrapher's extending table. An English, mahogany cantilever chairside or wine table, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820. Fascinating metamorphic table w...
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1820s British Regency Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Antique Calligrapher's Extending Table, English, Cantilever, Chairside, Regency
Antique Calligrapher's Extending Table, English, Cantilever, Chairside, Regency

Antique Calligrapher's Extending Table, English, Cantilever, Chairside, Regency

Jules Leleu Dining Table / Desk circa 1937
By Jules Leleu
Located in CA, CA
A distinctive Jules Leleu dining table, circa 1937. that can also be used as a desk.The table has elegant curved lines, sweeping arched legs and is finished in gilt brass. Literatur...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Jules Leleu Dining Table / Desk circa 1937
Jules Leleu Dining Table / Desk circa 1937

Jules Leleu Dining Table / Desk circa 1937

21st Century "Synchronicity" Desk, Maple, Brown Walnut and Leather
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
The eye-catching Synchronicity desk stands out of all common tables. The extraordinary features of this magnificent handmade desk crafted of maple wood are the two unique, hollow C-s...
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

21st Century "Synchronicity" Desk, Maple, Brown Walnut and Leather
21st Century "Synchronicity" Desk, Maple, Brown Walnut and Leather

21st Century "Synchronicity" Desk, Maple, Brown Walnut and Leather

Mahogany Davenport Attributed to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Folkestone, GB
Attributed to Gillows A superior quality late 18th/early 19th century mahogany Davenport Desk The leather-lined top with brass gallery, lifting to ...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Davenport Attributed to Gillows
Mahogany Davenport Attributed to Gillows

Mahogany Davenport Attributed to Gillows

Bohemian French Riviera Style Rattan & Bamboo Desk by Dal Vera
By Dal Vera
Located in Plainview, NY
A Mid-Century Modern desk, by Italian furniture maker Dal Vera, masterfully combines the organic beauty of rattan and bamboo to create a piece that is as functional as it is aestheti...
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20th Century Italian Bohemian Desks and Writing Tables

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Bamboo, Rattan

Bohemian French Riviera Style Rattan & Bamboo Desk by Dal Vera
Bohemian French Riviera Style Rattan & Bamboo Desk by Dal Vera

Bohemian French Riviera Style Rattan & Bamboo Desk by Dal Vera

A.R. Cordemeyer for Gispen "3803" Desk or Vanity with Linoleum Top
By Gispen, A.R. Cordemeijer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century gray enameled desk or vanity designed by A.R. Cordemeyer for famed Dutch manufacturer Gispen. This 1960s desk has one white cabinet with two drawers, a corrugated metal p...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

A.R. Cordemeyer for Gispen "3803" Desk or Vanity with Linoleum Top
A.R. Cordemeyer for Gispen "3803" Desk or Vanity with Linoleum Top

A.R. Cordemeyer for Gispen "3803" Desk or Vanity with Linoleum Top

Mahogany Carlton house style desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany Carlton house style desk, the raised superstructure, having an arrangement of short drawers with turned handles. Above the inset green tooled leather. To the freeze fitted w...
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Early 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Mahogany Carlton house style desk
Mahogany Carlton house style desk

Mahogany Carlton house style desk

Elefante Console Table 39 by NONO, Stacked Design, Joel Escalona's Touch
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Elefante Console Table 39 by NONO, Stacked Design, Joel Escalona's Touch ————————————————————— Elefante Collection: A Harmony of Design and Heritage by NONO Crafting Elegance with ...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood

Elefante Console Table 39 by NONO, Stacked Design, Joel Escalona's Touch
Elefante Console Table 39 by NONO, Stacked Design, Joel Escalona's Touch

Elefante Console Table 39 by NONO, Stacked Design, Joel Escalona's Touch

Diminutive Country French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Late 19th century country French provincial style diminutive writing table or desk crafted from fruitwood. The desk features a case decorated on all sides with a whimsical carved bra...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Diminutive Country French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table Desk
Diminutive Country French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table Desk

Diminutive Country French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table Desk

Charles X Desk by Alphonse Giroux & Cie, Paris, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
An elegant desk resting on tall, tapered legs with a straight apron, intricately inlaid with fine acanthus leaves and scrolling vine motifs, framed by delicate string inlays. This ex...
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1820s French Charles X Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

Charles X Desk by Alphonse Giroux & Cie, Paris, circa 1820
Charles X Desk by Alphonse Giroux & Cie, Paris, circa 1820

Charles X Desk by Alphonse Giroux & Cie, Paris, circa 1820

L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Server or Writing Desk
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts quarter sawn oak sideboard buffet server or writing desk By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa ...
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Server or Writing Desk
L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Server or Writing Desk

L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Server or Writing Desk

Antique Louis XV Provincial Style Leather Top Writing Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis XV provincial style leather top writing / games table, late 19th century. With an old tooled leather top, carved aprons, with carved c scrolled...
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Late 19th Century European Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Oak

Antique Louis XV Provincial Style Leather Top Writing Table
Antique Louis XV Provincial Style Leather Top Writing Table

Antique Louis XV Provincial Style Leather Top Writing Table

L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk, Newly Refinished
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with hammered copper hardware. Measure...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Copper

L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk, Newly Refinished
L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk, Newly Refinished

L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk, Newly Refinished

Small Mahogany Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
elegant mahogany pedestal desk from the 19th century from England Very beautiful pedestal desk which has been worked on both sides which allows it to be placed in the middle of a ro...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Small Mahogany Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Small Mahogany Pedestal Desk 19th Century

Small Mahogany Pedestal Desk 19th Century

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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