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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
“Column Table” Minimalist Solid Wood Oak Dining Table or Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The “Column” series is inspired by the structural columns of New York City’s industrial factory buildings. The same simplicity of shape that lends structure to those architectural el...
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2010s American Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Tessellated Stone Writing Desk by Maitland Smith
Located in Fraser, MI
Please feel free to reach out for efficient shipping quote to your location. Maitland Smith Writing Desk. Mahogany Drawers. Stone rectangu...
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1980s Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Stone

Mid-20th Century Refinished Split Rattan Chevron Two Drawer Floating Vanity
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Add a touch of vintage elegance to your space with this Refinished and Restored 1960s Split Rattan Two Drawer vanity or desk. Featuring a striking chevron pattern and a sleek floatin...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rattan

Vintage Secretary's Desk, Danish, Narrow Office Table, Sibast Mobel, Circa 1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage secretary's desk. A Danish, rosewood narrow office table by Sibast Mobel, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970. Sibast Mobel was founded by Helge Sibast (19...
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Late 20th Century Danish Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Modern Waterfall Glass Desk or Console Table
By Pace Manufacturing
Located in Pasadena, TX
49? waterfall glass desk or console Pace style modern and minimalist glass waterfall desk or console table. We have 2 available that would work...
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Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass

Rare Ammedabad Console/Desk by Balkrisna Doshi & Le Corbusier.
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rare Ammedabad Console/Desk by Le Corbusier. This item was originally designed by Indian Architect, B.V Doshi under the supervision of Le Corbusier for Mills Owners Association build...
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20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Dining Table 'NIAN' Made of Concrete and Steel (200cm)
Located in Paris, IDF
'NIAN' is a dining table by Bentu Design Tabletop: concrete Table base: powder coated steel 4 sizes available: - Small: 180 x 80 cm (H 74cm) - Medium: 200 x 80 cm (H 74cm)...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

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Concrete, Steel

Mid 19th Century High-Adjustable Architect's Table, Mahogany, France, circa 1850
Located in Greven, DE
High-Adjustable Architect's Table France Mahogany Mid 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 79 x 93 x 56 cm, height adjustment: 79 - 120 cm Description: Rare writing and drawing tab...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Italian Direction's Desk by Roberto Danesi for Maison Frezza
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
Italian Direction's Desk by Roberto Danesi for Maison Frezza Indulge in luxury and refinement with this exceptional desk set designed by the renowned Italian designer Roberto Danesi...
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20th Century Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

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

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Brass

Tubular Steel Functional Desk in Birch, Heteka Finland 1930s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful example of the functionalist period and tubular steel furniture. This writing desk is made by Heteka Finland and is most probably by the renowned Finnish Architect Pauli ...
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1930s Finnish Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-BU-19-A Administration Desk / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
This item is raw and sturdy. Its rugged textures and bold lines define that radical character. Its presence is uncompromising and captivating. Each piece is slightly different, where...
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Early 1600s Indian Mid-Century Modern Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

1970’s French Elm Writing Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Postmodern French writing desk. Made of Elm.
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1970s French Post-Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Elm

Early 19th century French Mahogany Empire Desk
Located in Troy, NY
Stately Empire desk on four monopodia legs painted a dark verdis gris, joined by two stretchers. Top inset with a tooled black leather writing surface and slide outs (16.5 inches eac...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

Antique Victorian Satinwood Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique Victorian satin wood writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1840-1860 period. It is of outstanding quality, with gorgeous satin...
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1840s British Early Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Satinwood

French Louis XV Style Walnut Bureau Plat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage midcentury French walnut bureau plat with parquetry top & pull outs on each side. Bronze pulls & mounts..    
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20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

French Foldable Dining or Writing Table, Beech and Chestnut, circa 1970
Located in Labrit, Landes
Little chestnut dining table. The two end are foldable and the little width of this table is 32.28 in. (82 cm) The table top was made circa 1970. It was laid on a beech base dating...
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Beech, Chestnut

1960s Finn Juhl France & Son Technocrat Desk Model 963 in Teak Made in Denmark
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a 1960's Finn Juhl for France & Son Technocrat Desk Model 963 in Teak. Overall this item is in very good to excellent condition. The wood top is free from any major scratches, stains, or major imperfections. It has aged quite nicely and shows a gorgeous and very subtle patina. The drawers open easily and the metal finish on the legs are intact and clean. The bottom of the desk top from the ground is 26-1/2" but total clearance from the ground is 24-3/4" to the middle support beam. This piece came from a notable modern estate in Boston. It was purchased from Machine Age by the previous owner. The Eames aluminum chair...
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1960s Danish Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Minimalist Rectangular Dining Table in Solid Caribbean Walnut
Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo
The Lumi Table combines durability with comfort, adapting perfectly to any space. It features a simple form that highlights fine joinery details. A solid timber frame supports a tabl...
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2010s Mexican Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood, Walnut

Art Deco Desk Table with Two faces and Two levels
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco Desk in Burl Walnut. Beautiful Desk with two faces. In one side you can use like a desk, with five drawers and three compartments to organize your work,. In the other side y...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Ebony, Burl

Contemporary Organic Natural Plaster Desk 215cm by Atelier BB
Located in Ranst, BE
Contemporary Belgian design, handmade natural plaster desk with a textured and earthy character. Stain free and very easy to maintain. Unlike natural stone, the plaster surface has a...
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2010s Belgian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Concrete, Cement, Composition, Limestone, Stainless Steel

Mid Century Wooden Brutalist Desk in Solid Oak, Made in France, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
This desk is a classic representation of mid-century design, crafted in France during the 1950s. Made from solid oak, it exudes strength and durability. Its minimalist yet impactful design incorporates elements of brutalism, featuring clean lines and geometric shapes. The natural grain of the oak wood adds warmth and character to the piece, while its compact size makes it suitable for smaller spaces. This desk is not only a functional workspace but also a timeless piece of furniture that adds a touch of vintage charm to any room. Honorable designers from this French era is: Charlotte Perriand...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Organic Modern Armona Desk, Walnut, Brass, Onyx, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Armona Desk, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Armona stone desk draws inspiration from the serene landscape of Armona Island, embodying a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Onyx, Quartz, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel

French Louis XVI Style Writing Desk Bureauplatt, Bronze Gilt Mounts Leather Top
Located in Miami, FL
Crafted in Paris, France, circa 1870 in the style of Francois Linke and built of walnut , the large antique desk stands on elegant cabriole legs dec...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Walnut and burr leather top pedestal desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Walnut and burr leather top pedestal desk circa 1990. Good example of a 19th century designed desk. Which is in 3 sections, being the top and 2 pedestals. Top surface with green le...
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Late 20th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany, Walnut

19th Century Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5272 Fine quality 19th century mahogany writing desk of goods proportions, having new tooled black leather to the top flanked by...
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19th Century French Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Empire Style Burlwood Desk
Located in Houston, TX
Mid 20th century Empire style leather top desk constructed with hardwood and burl wood veneers featuring ormolu, three drawers and stretcher.  
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Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

Sunset Dining Table, 9 ft, in Natural White Oak by August Abode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our artisan-made Sunset Dining Table. A new piece with a timeworn feel--the solid wood top is paired with lathe-turned legs, which taper down to ball feet. The design mel...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Walnut

Fine 19th C. French Louis XV Style Bronze-Trimmed Desk
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV style (19th Century) ornate kingwood and bronze trimmed desk with inlaid drawers and dark green leather top with gold trim. Leather top...
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19th Century French Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Custom Barley Twist Dining Table in Oak by Dos Gallos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dos Gallos custom barley twist table seen here in oak with custom finish. Can be made in any size in a variety of finishes. As shown 96 x 44 x 30. All our custom pieces are bench mad...
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21st Century and Contemporary American International Style Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany, Oak, Walnut

Antique Edwardian Quality Freestanding Mahogany Inlaid Pedestal Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian quality freestanding mahogany inlaid pedestal desk having a quality attractive mahogany inlaid satinwood crossbanded top with a green leather writing surface above ...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

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Other

1900's Vintage / Antique Adam Style, Paint Decorated, Writing Desk!
Located in Austin, TX
Charming 1900's Vintage / Antique Adam Style, Paint Decorated, Writing Desk! Desk, Writing, Adam Style, Paint Decorated, Vintage / Antique, 1900's, 20th Century! Crafted with the ...
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Mid-20th Century European Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Paint

English Oak and Chrome Desk by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed for Dunbar by Roger Sprunger, this modern, clean-lined desk places a top of now rare English oak on two slab supports in chrome. Three shallow drawers each have a well for p...
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1970s American Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

1950's Stitched leather desk by Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather desk by Jacques Adnet Chocolate and caramel brown leather France
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1950s French Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather

Heal and Son Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in Faversham, GB
A late 19th century mahogany dressing table desk by renowned English furniture maker Heal and Son. The rectangular top with a splendid ogee moulded edge and round corners displays a...
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Late 19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

vintage desk desk 60s J. Svenstrup Danish
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage desk desk 60s J. Svenstrup Danish period 60's design J. Svenstrup AP Denmark Denmark condition good light signs of use missing rear hand...
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1960s Danish Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Danish Modern Writing Desk in Walnut
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Walnut Measurements: 52.5″ wide x 24.5″ deep x 28.5″ tall
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Antique French Country Louis XV Walnut Writing Desk Table, Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic antique French desk. The desk is in good condition and measures 19 inches deep x 31 wide x 30 inches tall. The desk dates to teh 1920s.
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1920s French Louis XV Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

1980s Teal Laminated Over Wood Waterfall Desk Karl Springer Style
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and one of a kind, in the style of Karl Springer, Tiffany teal laminate over solid wood desk you co...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

French fruitwood marquetry top writing table, 1950’s
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Academic Revival rectangular bureau plat in the French Directoire taste. The fruitwood marquetry top is mounted on a conforming apron fitted with a divided long drawer. Each drawer f...
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Mid-20th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Executive Desk by C. Gaillard & H. Lesetre for TFM, France, circa 1965
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Firmly structured executive desk by Claude Gaillard and Henri Lesetre for T.F.M. The desk has a lacquered rosewood top, a brushed aluminium frame, four ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

19thC Swedish Provincial Pine Refectory Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1800 19thC Swedish Provincial Pine Refectory Table Excellent form, wear and colour W138 x D75 x H79 cm.
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19th Century Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

Rounded Luxury Classical Office Desk, Gold Leaf by Modenese Gastone Interiors
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Admire this figured presidential office desk finely finished in ebanon and gold leaf decorated carvings. Its curved baroque legs really make a...
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2010s Italian Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

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Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

19th Spanish Walnut Desk with Two Drawers and Solomonic Turning Legs
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish walnut desk with two drawers and solomonic turning legs and solomonic stretcher it is carved in four sides It has a central lock for...
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1890s French Baroque Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

Antique Queen Anne Early 18th Century Inlaid Burr Walnut Escritoire Desk Chest
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Early 18th Century Queen Anne Inlaid Burr Walnut Escritoire/Desk/Chest This fine quality early 18th Century Queen Anne escritoire is a wonderfully charming period piece, sho...
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Early 18th Century Queen Anne Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Amuneal’s Collector's Knife Edge Console with 1 Drawer
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal’s wall hanging oxidized oak console table uses our traditional Collector’s Shelving hardware to support this one-drawer unit with raised knife-edge surround. The scale of the...
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2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Pedestal Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller, Usa, 1955
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pedestal desk designed in 1955 by George Nelson for Herman Miller, USA. Teak wood top with two drawers underneath and polished aluminium bases.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Original Paul McCobb Dining Table by Calvin (IN STOCK)
Located in New York, NY
Tapered legs with brass stretcher surmounted by a 1-5/8” thick dark mahogany top. Two 12” wide leaves. 24-1/2” height to inset apron for side chairs. 27” height to apron for end chai...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

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

Materials

Brass

French Mid 19th Century Transitional St. Kingwood, Marble, and Ormolu Secretary
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A lovely French mid 19th century Transitional st. Tulipwood, Kingwood, ormolu, and Brèche Violette marble secretary desk. The desk is raised by fine cabriole legs with elegant pieced...
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19th Century French Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble, Ormolu

Antique William IV Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A great looking antique William IV leather top writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from between 1830-1837. It was made by the company of renowned cabinet maker ...
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1830s British William IV Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

Regency Rosewood Library Table
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular crossbanded top over two frieze drawers and raised on a trestle supports carved with anthemium, scroll feet. Provenance: Naill Smith Antiques.
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1810s English Regency Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Desk with Singer sewing machine
Located in Brescia, IT
Teak work table with flip top and sewing machine included. Three drawers are also present. An original vintage Swedish desk that still features the Singer sewing machine inside. It...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Vintage Post Modern Black Figural Acrylic Panther Base Glass Top Desk Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Post Modern Black Figural Acrylic Panther Base Glass Top Desk Table. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 30" H x 60" W x 30" D x 29" Leg clearance. Approx 21-24" Middle Wi...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass, Acrylic, Laminate

Space Age Orix Orange Writing Desk by Vittorio Parigi and Nani Prina for Molteni
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Rare tangerine Orix Desk by Nani Prina & Vittorio Parigi for Molteni, 1970's. Molded out of ABS plastic. The troughs are intended as letter holders or utensil holders. No chips or cr...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Plastic

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Leather Top Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and rare antique Victorian burr walnut leather top kidney shaped desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1860-1880 period. The quality is outstanding, t...
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1860s British High Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Walnut

Spanish Charles IV Walnut Marquetry Writing Desk Side Table c. 1790
Located in London, GB
A fine Charles IV walnut writing desk/side table with decorative inlaid marquetry work in blonde wood and ebony. Featuring forged iron hardware to the single large drawer, with worki...
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Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

19th C. Refinished Regency Walnut and Maple w/ Tooled Leather Top Partners Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 19th Century Refinished Regency Style Walnut and Maple, tooled leather top Partners Desk that has been recenlty hand-rub refinished. All drawers and door with functional lock...
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Late 19th Century American Edwardian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut, Birdseye Maple

Executive Terni Desk Ico Parisi for MIM, Italy
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Terni desk in aluminium and Indian rosewood, Ico Parisi for MIM great Italian design very nice color and powerful patina marked MIM.
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mahogany Dressing Table /Vanity Table from the Early 19th Century
Located in London, Park Royal
a very elegant French Mahogany dressing table from the restauration period (early 19th Century). Seating on 4 Shapely feet has a Marble top with a Psyche Mirror. the drawer has ...
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1810s French Restauration Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Carrara Marble

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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