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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
"Pagina" Dining Table with Bronze and Walnut Live Edge Top, Handmade, Istanbul
Located in Istanbul, 34
"Pagina" Dining Table with Bronze and Live Edge Top, Handmade, Istanbul.
Custom dimensions available.
Designed by Hasan Samet Bizimyer.
Design, Art, Innovation.
Bizimyer Furniture ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Leather and Oak Executive Desk by Warren Platner for Knoll, USA, circa 1965
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Single drawer executive Platner desk with a top in natural stained, bullnose oak and cream colored leather, supported on two legs in polished steel.
Category
1960s Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Gorgeous Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Dining Table Desk the Style of Paul Evans
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Outstanding Adrian Pearsall sculptural Brutalist dining table. Gorgeous in person, this piece is also well crafted with sculpted resi...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Epoxy Resin
French Louis XV Small Writing Desk With Leather Top Pullout
Located in West Hartford, CT
This French Louis XV petite desk embodies the elegance of 18th-century French craftsmanship. Featuring a stunning marquetry top with finely chased...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Continental Dutch Satinwood Secretary
Located in Queens, NY
Continental Dutch-style (18/19th Century) satinwood and inlaid trimmed drop front desk with chinoiserie decorated lacquered panels and brass gallery
Category
Late 18th Century European Chinoiserie Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
1970s table M1, Stefan Wewerka
Located in Neuss, NW
Versatile table in Bauhaus design. Model M1 by Stefan Wewerka for Tecta. Draft from 1979. High-quality construction consisting of a base with one door, two shelves, three open compar...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ash
Nickel and Glass Vanity, France 1970’s
Located in New York, NY
Nickel and glass vanity in the style of Boris Tabacoff with adjustable light, the two-tiered bean-shaped glass levels complement the curved shape of the frame, the mirror is backed i...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Nickel
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Ebonized Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This fine Viennese Biedermeier writing table was made circa 1825.
Ebonized Biedermeier pieces were mostly made in Vienna, Austria and account for only 1-2 % of all Biedermeie...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pearwood
Rare Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marquetry Pedestal Desk by François Linke, circa 1900
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A rare gilt bronze mounted marquetry pedestal desk by François Linke.
French, circa 1900.
Linke Index Number 711.
Linke title ‘Bureau LXV à 8 pieds’.
Stamped to the insi...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Dixie Mid Century 4-Drawer Walnut Single Sided Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Dixie Mid Century 4-drawer walnut single sided desk
Desk measures: 52.5 wide x 19.5 deep x 30 high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we cal...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antiqued Gold Finish Baroque Style Dining Table Base
Located in Sheffield, MA
Glam up your dining experience with this antiqued gold "gilt" toned Baroque Hollywood Regency styled metal and glass dining table. Be it ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Handcrafted Colonial Teak Campaign Table with Folding Legs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Circa 1890's
Solid teak hand crafted Campaign folding table from the days of the British Raj. Has flaps that pivot outwards and tuck away ben...
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Late 19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Campaign Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Baker Vintage Georgian Style Leather Top Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome Georgian style desk crafted in mahogany with a three panel tooled leather top on a two pedestal form with six drawers and two pull out trays featuring flame grained mahogany...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Rosewood Roll Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
A rosewood tambour roll top desk with brass feet and leather trim. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category
1950s Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Fine French 1940s Extendable Walnut Dining/Writing Table
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French 1940s rectangular walnut table with four tapered legs with brass plated sabots, and two end drawers which support the end leaves.
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar MCM Model 452 Rosewood Tambour Door Executive Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar mid century Model 452 Rosewood Tambour door executive desk
This desk measures: 74.5 wide x 28 deep x 35 high, with a chair clearance of 24 inches
All ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Desk with Painted Glass Top, Joaquim Tenreiro for Bloch Editors, Mid-Century
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Elevate your space with this exquisitely crafted rosewood desk, a masterpiece designed by the legendary Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992). This splendid piece once graced the interior of ...
Category
Late 20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
Bacco desk in clear glass attributed to Tonelli, Italy, 1980s
By Tonelli
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Attributed to Tonelli Design... is a glass table whose pure lines convey all the strength of its balance.
Supports can be arranged mirrored or parallel ...
Category
1980s Italian Minimalist Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass
Action Desk by George Nelson & Robert Propst for Herman Miller
Located in Madrid, ES
Action Office desk, model 64 902, designed by George Nelson & Robert Propst for Herman Miller from the 1960s. Base made of chrome-plated aluminum with white plastic protectors. Locka...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Exquisite Cedar Burl and Brass Dining Table by Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Danville, CA
Super chic 1980s dining table in cedar burl with brass trim by Jean-Claude Mahey. The vibrant matched grain burl top is bordered in brass with brass edges a...
Category
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Small Desk and Chair Attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Cute and stylish Italian midcentury modern desk, with a graceful chair, attributed to Paolo Buffa.
This teakwood desk it is a splendid example of the Italian class design of 1950.
B...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Early Paint Antique French Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Writing Desk & Stool
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning early painted circa 1880-1900 French Louis XV style Bureau plat writing table with later stool
This is a wonderful find, the burea...
Category
1880s French Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Fine Quality Antique Mahogany Writing Table 19th Century Desk Side Dressing
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Introducing an antique quality late 19th Century inlaid Mahogany Writing Table, versatile as a desk or dressing table, featuring a classical Georgian design.
This high-quality prese...
Category
19th Century Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Art Deco Castelo Console Table, Calacatta Bianco, Champagne, Handmade Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Art Deco Castelo Console, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Castelo marble console table pays tribute to Po...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Onyx, Travertine, Carrara Marble, Quartz, Steel, Brass, Stainles...
17th Century Italian Oak Wood Antique Fratino Table or Desk with Lyre Legs
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Important antique solid oak wood table from the mid 17th century. Oak wood has acquired a beautiful antique patina presenting the signs of all the past centuries. This type of table ...
Category
Mid-17th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Ebonised and gold painted table, 1920s
Located in Lisboa, PT
Rectangular Art Nouveau console writing table, or desk with an ebonised table top and a gold and black geometrical pattern painted feet. France, 1920s.
Category
1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Modern Gray Blossom Glass Mosaic Desk with Bronze Metal Base by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Pavia Blossom desk/vanity by Ercole Home has a 2-drawer, with a sky gray wood finish on oak.
Handcut glass mosaics in bluegreen and turquoise decorate the drawer fronts in bloss...
Category
2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Quality Antique Victorian Rosewood Freestanding Davenport
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Victorian rosewood freestanding davenport having the original brass gallery to the top with lift up serpentine shaped lid and crossbanded...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Other
Modern Galaxy Desk with Églomisé Mirror and Earl Grey Oak by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Custom Galaxy desk by Ercole Home is six drawer dresser with a connected desk workspace that has one pencil drawer. The desk is made of Oak and has ...
Category
2010s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cut Glass, Oak
William IV Octagonal Rent / Drum Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
In a departure from the circular norm, this octagonal table has a rotating top with four functioning drawers and four dummy drawers, each with wood pulls. The three splay legs to the...
Category
19th Century British William IV Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Italian Center / Desk Table, Walnut & Marble, Naples, 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
This exclusive antique center / desk table, dating back to the 1820s from Naples, is a remarkable example of refined craftsmanship and historical significance. The rich walnut base e...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
1965 Danish Arne Jacobsen Saint Catherines Desk in Oak by Fritz Hansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Arne Jacobsen Saint Catherines Desk in Oak by Fritz Hansen
The desks are marked with a Fritz Hansen label from July 1965 and have...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Light Ash Modern Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
The desk makes a statement with its contemporary design and unique personality. Its metal pulls in an Ember finish and figured cathedral ash construction add elegance and set it apar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Arne Vodder Reverse Boomerang Executive Desk in Teak with Dry Bar
By Arne Vodder
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Arne Vodder
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 61.5″ wide x 43.25″ deep x 29.5″ tall
Condition: In excellent original condition...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Ofir Contemporary and Customizable Desk by Luísa Peixoto
Located in PT
Desk with 3 drawers in lacquer
Bespoke / customizable
Identical shapes with different sizes and finishings.
All RAL colors available. (Mate / half gloss / gloss).
Category
2010s Portuguese Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Lacquer
1970s glass and chrome metal desk/console by Gallotti & Radice
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Elegant desk designed in the 1970s by Studio G&R of Gallotti and Radice.
The desk features a straight top and glass legs with chrome metal connections.
Because of its sleek and cle...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Secrétaire Desk in Shagreen and Palmwood by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Shagreen Stingray, Palmwood
Bon Coffee Table from Ringvide, Pine Wood, Glass Top, Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Bon coffee table
Since the dawn of man, the fireplace has played a central role in gatherings. Everything was based on some collected burning logs. Here people gathered to prepare ...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Smoked Glass, Pine
Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik Model A10 MCM Swedish Desk
By Göran Strand
Located in Plainview, NY
A Mid-Century Modern desk Model A10 l masterfully crafted by Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik in Sweden during the 1960s.
The allure of the Desk Model A10 lies in its thoughtfu...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
19th Century English Writing Reading Table
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Mid 19th Century writing table in flame cut walnut with leather writing pad top
and a built in adjustable slope.
Circa 1860 this represents one of the finest examples of cabinet work...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Early 17th Century Spanish Walnut Folding Center Table
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This particular type of table was invented by 16th century Spanish cabinetmakers.
This elegant table can easily be taken apart. Its rectangular top is assembled to the legs with i...
Category
Early 17th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Midcentury Modern MIM Roma Walnut Desk, Italy 1970s
By MIM Roma
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Midcentury Modern Solid Walnut Desk from the 1970s, MIM Rome Italy
This Mid-Century Modern solid wood desk, produced by the renowned Italian company MIM Rome in the 1970s, is a stun...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern T333 Desk by Oslvado Borsani and Eugenio Gerli for Tecno
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern T333 Desk by Oslvado Borsani and Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, Italy, 1975
Category
1970s Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Curved Mahogany Leather Top Executive Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This large Art Deco, beautifully curved, mahogany executive desk is a stately piece that commands attention. The desk features a segmented patinated leather top, eight drawers (one ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
NONO Elefante Sideboard 36, Design by Joel Escalona Craft, Wood Swirls
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
NONO Elefante Sideboard 36, Design by Joel Escalona Craft, Wood Swirls
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Elefante Collection: A Harmony of Design and Heritage by NONO
Crafting Elegance with a ...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Solid Oak Slats Top Desk Designed by the Coene, Belgium, 1958
Located in Antwerp, BE
Solid large desk by Philippe Meerman,Belgium Architect designed for the Coene.
The desk top features a wonderful pattern of barrel features a solid oak woo...
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mastercraft Mid Century Bronze Writing Desk
By Mastercraft
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive vintage writing desk crafted in bronze with a hip acid washed finish, in a stylized classic form having a black tooled leather top over a case w...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
NONO Desk 18 Large Surface, Multi-functional, Asymmetrical
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
NONO Desk 18 Large Surface, Multi-functional, Asymmetrical
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Introduction: Crafting Elegance with a Modernist Touch
NONO, renowned for its decade-long journey in redefining everyd...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Vintage Burl Wood and Brass Campaign Desk by John Widdicomb
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage burl wood campaign desk designed by John Widdicomb for Widdicomb Furniture in the United States, circa 1960. This exceptional executive desk from Widdicomb is a stunning exam...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
John Vesey Style Steel Bronze Mounted Library Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Imposing and iconic 20th century stainless steel and bronze mounted library writing table or desk made in the manner and style of John Vesey (American 1924-1992). The desk is constr...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Isabella Costantini, Italy, Duilio Desk with Polished Brass
Located in Ascoli Piceno, IT
Designed by IC and beautifully crafted by Italian artisans, the Duilio desk features a ribbed drawer and stylish legs. The brass, or powder coated metal, details and stunning design will bring elegance and sophistication to any space of your home.
Accessories and details: 1 velvet, or faux leather, lined drawer...
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
18th Century Kingwood and Walnut Ladies French Secretary Louis XV Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a very rare French period 1780s era Louis XV ladies writing desk with contrasting kingwood and walnut woods for added appeal. The desk features hand-hewn oak boards on back ...
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1780s French Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Kingwood, Walnut
NONO Elefante Console Table 43, Solid Wood, Round Shapes
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
NONO Elefante Console Table 43, Solid Wood, Round Shapes
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Elefante Collection: A Harmony of Design and Heritage by NONO
Crafti...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Paul Laszlo Bleached Oak "Basket Weave" Desk for Brown Saltman
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Paul Laszlo's (1900-1993) stunning bleached oak desk for brown saltman features basket weave drawer fronts and modern U-shaped legs.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
18th century Louis XV ITALIAN Writing Table with Drawers
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant desk perfect for the center of the room, with drawers in solid walnut and walnut feather veneer on the sides, interiors in poplar. The drawers are all equipped with locks. Tu...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Regency Diminutive Writing Table
By John Mclean
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine English Regency period bonheur du jour attributed to John McLean & Son, the rectangular top having pierced gallery with turned and ring collared brass column supports with ...
Category
19th Century Regency Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Desk Swedish Gustavian Style 2 Drawer
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian style desk. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1880s Swedish Gustavian Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
20th Century Italian Desk
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Geometric 20th Century modern desk in wood with brass handles.
Of Italian origin, circa 1950.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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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