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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: Late 19th Century
Fine French 1940s Desk and Cabinet by Jean Pascaud 'Marquetry by J.D Malcles'
By Jean Pascaud
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean Pascaud (1903-1996) - A fine French art deco walnut stained desk and cabinet / armoire. The desk has four drawers with a carved diamond pattern and four scroll legs with bronze...
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1940s Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Fine French 1940s Desk and Cabinet by Jean Pascaud 'Marquetry by J.D Malcles'
Fine French 1940s Desk and Cabinet by Jean Pascaud 'Marquetry by J.D Malcles'

Fine French 1940s Desk and Cabinet by Jean Pascaud 'Marquetry by J.D Malcles'

1960s French Executive Desk: Art Deco Mahogany Design with Ebonized Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into a harmonious fusion of form and function with our 1960s French Executive Desk, a testament to Art Deco brilliance. Skillfully construct...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

1960s French Executive Desk: Art Deco Mahogany Design with Ebonized Accents
1960s French Executive Desk: Art Deco Mahogany Design with Ebonized Accents

1960s French Executive Desk: Art Deco Mahogany Design with Ebonized Accents

Veneered Walnut Writing Table
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Elegant Italian design desk from 1930 with seven drawers in excellent condition. This desk is made entirely of veneered walnut, elegantly finished, as you can see from the details ...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Veneered Walnut Writing Table
Veneered Walnut Writing Table

Veneered Walnut Writing Table

Antique Petit Art Deco Mirrored Black Lacquered Vanity Dressing Table
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Petit Art Deco mirrored black lacquered vanity dressing table. The central mirror features two internal lights that illuminate by switch.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Mirror, Lacquer

Antique Petit Art Deco Mirrored Black Lacquered Vanity Dressing Table
Antique Petit Art Deco Mirrored Black Lacquered Vanity Dressing Table

Antique Petit Art Deco Mirrored Black Lacquered Vanity Dressing Table

Mid Century Desk by Hooker
By Hooker Furniture
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A nice sized Mid Century mahogany desk that is very stylish and very useable with a true file drawer, two small drawers a long centered...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Mid Century Desk by Hooker
Mid Century Desk by Hooker

Mid Century Desk by Hooker

Hans J. Wegner - rare PP571 Architect's Desk in soaped oak, 1953 for PP Møbler
By Hans J. Wegner, PP Møbler
Located in Munster, NRW
Hans J. Wegner designed the extraordinary pp571 Architect´s Desk in 1953 as a match to the Round Chair (The Chair). Later in 1955 he designed the Swivel Chair hence completing a line of exclusive, functional and exquisitely crafted masterpieces for the CEO office. (This table was purchased circa 2000 from the first owner!) The desk marks the beginning of Wegner's work on combining sharp steel and sculptural solid wood in most elegant and well-balanced solutions. In this respect the desk precedes such unique classics as the Swivel Chair, the Cross Legged Table and the pp75 table...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Hans J. Wegner - rare PP571 Architect's Desk in soaped oak, 1953 for PP Møbler
Hans J. Wegner - rare PP571 Architect's Desk in soaped oak, 1953 for PP Møbler

Hans J. Wegner - rare PP571 Architect's Desk in soaped oak, 1953 for PP Møbler

Rare and Early White Oak Mid-Century Modern Desk Labeled Risom Design circa 19
By Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare and early white oak Mid-Century Modern five drawer desk labeled Risom Design circa 1950. Possibly from the early Risom NYC workshop.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Rare and Early White Oak Mid-Century Modern Desk Labeled Risom Design circa 19
Rare and Early White Oak Mid-Century Modern Desk Labeled Risom Design circa 19

Rare and Early White Oak Mid-Century Modern Desk Labeled Risom Design circa 19

1950s Floating Modern Executive Desk Style of Vittorio Dassi from Italy
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Modern Vintage Floating Italian Desk Ample storage. Finished backside. Unmarked attributed style Vittorio Dassi Measures: 51.13 W x 23.63 D x 29.88 tall Knee hole 19.5 wide ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

1950s Floating Modern Executive Desk Style of Vittorio Dassi from Italy
1950s Floating Modern Executive Desk Style of Vittorio Dassi from Italy

1950s Floating Modern Executive Desk Style of Vittorio Dassi from Italy

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk and Chair in Matching Leather
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
An elegant and early design by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Desk model 4725 in mahogany with original green leather and matching swiveling stool.
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1940s Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk and Chair in Matching Leather
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk and Chair in Matching Leather

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk and Chair in Matching Leather

Mid-Century Modern Maple School Table w/ Tapered Legs
Located in New York, NY
Reclaimed 7.5 ft. sleek maple school tables with tapered legs. These Mid-Century Modern tables can be used for a variety of purposes such as a conference or dining room table or desk...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Maple, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Maple School Table w/ Tapered Legs
Mid-Century Modern Maple School Table w/ Tapered Legs

Mid-Century Modern Maple School Table w/ Tapered Legs

Brazilian Desk 1950ies Pigeon Hole
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Untersiggenthal, AG
Wonderfull shaped desk in the style of brazilian furniture.  
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1950s Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Brazilian Desk 1950ies Pigeon Hole
Brazilian Desk 1950ies Pigeon Hole

Brazilian Desk 1950ies Pigeon Hole

Danish Rosewood Desk by Erik Riisager Hansen
By Erik Riisager Hansen 1, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in Kastrup, DK
Erik Riisager Hansen. Freestanding desk in Rio rosewood. Top with raised edge on tapered legs. Three drawers at front with recessed pulls The desk shows remarkable high-quality craft...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Danish Rosewood Desk by Erik Riisager Hansen
Danish Rosewood Desk by Erik Riisager Hansen

Danish Rosewood Desk by Erik Riisager Hansen

1950's John Van Koert Drexel Vanity Desk
By John Van Koert
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern vanity desk for sale. Designed by John Van Koert for Drexel in the 1950's, and part of the Profile series. This vanity de...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

1950's John Van Koert Drexel Vanity Desk
1950's John Van Koert Drexel Vanity Desk

1950's John Van Koert Drexel Vanity Desk

Harvey Probber Teak and Brass Triangle Desk or Console Table, Newly Refinished
By Harvey Probber
Located in South Bend, IN
A unique and gorgeous mid-century modern triangle desk, console, or sofa table By Harvey Probber USA, 1950s Teak wood, with brass-capped feet. ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Harvey Probber Teak and Brass Triangle Desk or Console Table, Newly Refinished
Harvey Probber Teak and Brass Triangle Desk or Console Table, Newly Refinished

Harvey Probber Teak and Brass Triangle Desk or Console Table, Newly Refinished

Danish Modern Oak Desk by Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willardsen
By Nanna Ditzel, Søren Willadsen
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Superbly crafted design classic by Nanna Ditzel, manufactured by Søren Willadsen in Denmark. Beautiful, elegant shape with four drawers and rounded corners. Fully restored.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Danish Modern Oak Desk by Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willardsen
Danish Modern Oak Desk by Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willardsen

Danish Modern Oak Desk by Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willardsen

Early American Style Oak Kneehole Library Office Writing Desk Dressing Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Early American style kneehole desk or vanity, circa 1960s. Made of oak featuring turned and ribbed accents with scrolled backsplash and six drawer...
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1960s American Colonial Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Early American Style Oak Kneehole Library Office Writing Desk Dressing Table
Early American Style Oak Kneehole Library Office Writing Desk Dressing Table

Early American Style Oak Kneehole Library Office Writing Desk Dressing Table

Italian Midcentury Executive Rosewood Desk and Chair by Dassi, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Excellent Italian Executive desk designed by Vittorio and Plinio Dassi in 1950. glass top, eight drawers, solid brass tipped feet, high executive quality. It features an exquisite de...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Italian Midcentury Executive Rosewood Desk and Chair by Dassi, 1950s
Italian Midcentury Executive Rosewood Desk and Chair by Dassi, 1950s

Italian Midcentury Executive Rosewood Desk and Chair by Dassi, 1950s

Art Deco Buffet Credenza Cabinet Walnut Black Marble, France, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Cabinet Art Deco, French, circa 1930. Credenza buffet walnut and marble with chrome brass chopsticks. Two doors and six drawers. The buffet has been made in three parts. The top o...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble

Art Deco Buffet Credenza Cabinet Walnut Black Marble, France, circa 1930
Art Deco Buffet Credenza Cabinet Walnut Black Marble, France, circa 1930

Art Deco Buffet Credenza Cabinet Walnut Black Marble, France, circa 1930

Mid-Century Writing Desk or Console Table from UP Zavody, 1960s
Located in Żory, PL
Mid-century writing desk which can also be used as a console table. Manufactured by UP Zavody Bucovice in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. Features two drawers and original bl...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Writing Desk or Console Table from UP Zavody, 1960s
Mid-Century Writing Desk or Console Table from UP Zavody, 1960s

Mid-Century Writing Desk or Console Table from UP Zavody, 1960s

Antique Ladies Morning Room Desk, English, Writing Table, Aesthetic Period, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ladies morning room desk. An English, walnut and satinwood pedestal writing table with Aesthetic Period taste, dating to the Victorian ...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Ladies Morning Room Desk, English, Writing Table, Aesthetic Period, 1880
Antique Ladies Morning Room Desk, English, Writing Table, Aesthetic Period, 1880

Antique Ladies Morning Room Desk, English, Writing Table, Aesthetic Period, 1880

Fruitwood Side Table or Small Writing Table
Located in Port Chester, NY
A simple and elegant fruitwood side table or small writing table/desk. The top has lovely grain and patina. Classic tapered legs, pegged at the ap...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Fruitwood

Fruitwood Side Table or Small Writing Table
Fruitwood Side Table or Small Writing Table

Fruitwood Side Table or Small Writing Table

Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Writing Desk
By Severin Hansen Jr., Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen
Located in London, GB
Severin Hansen Jnr. Writing Desk, circa 1950s. Produced by Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Denmark. Rosewood veneer construction and brass fittings with 4 integral drawers. Original keys...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Writing Desk
Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Writing Desk

Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Writing Desk

Arne Vodder Desk & Sideboard Rio Rosewood, 1955 by Sibast Møbelfrabrik, Denmark
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Munster, NRW
Arne Vodder office desk & sideboard, model 209 in Rio rosewood, made in 1955 by Sibast Møbelfrabrik, Denmark (for this property we have a valid cites certificate.) Stunning and huge desk...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Arne Vodder Desk & Sideboard Rio Rosewood, 1955 by Sibast Møbelfrabrik, Denmark
Arne Vodder Desk & Sideboard Rio Rosewood, 1955 by Sibast Møbelfrabrik, Denmark

Arne Vodder Desk & Sideboard Rio Rosewood, 1955 by Sibast Møbelfrabrik, Denmark

19th Century Late Victorian Mahogany Writing Table Signed Edwards & Roberts 1880
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in Roma, RM
Antique fine quality Victorian mahogany twin pedestal desk Edwards & Roberts. This particular desk is a Chinese Chippendale revival, circa 1880, late Victorian period. The desk top s...
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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

19th Century Late Victorian Mahogany Writing Table Signed Edwards & Roberts 1880
19th Century Late Victorian Mahogany Writing Table Signed Edwards & Roberts 1880

19th Century Late Victorian Mahogany Writing Table Signed Edwards & Roberts 1880

Bloch Desk by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in London, GB
This piece belonged to BLOCH EDITORES S.A. BUILDING which commissioned its interiors to Joaquim Tenreiro and Sergio Rodrigues. This desk presents both a patrimony label with an identification number as well as labels from "Tenreiro Moveis e Decoracoes...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Bloch Desk by Joaquim Tenreiro
Bloch Desk by Joaquim Tenreiro

Bloch Desk by Joaquim Tenreiro

Italian Marquetry Walnut Burl Secretary Slant Front Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian desk, writing table, with slant drop front, with the beautiful light and dark wood inlay decors in classic figures all around the piece. When closed we have 2 fr...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Italian Marquetry Walnut Burl Secretary Slant Front Desk Writing Table
Italian Marquetry Walnut Burl Secretary Slant Front Desk Writing Table

Italian Marquetry Walnut Burl Secretary Slant Front Desk Writing Table

Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Writing Desk
By Severin Hansen Jr., Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen
Located in London, GB
Severin Hansen Jnr. Writing Desk, circa 1950s. Produced by Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Denmark. Rosewood veneer construction and brass fittings with 4 integral drawers. Original keys...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Writing Desk
Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Writing Desk

Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Writing Desk

Desk by Jules Wabbes for Mobilier Universel, Belgium, 1960s
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Brussels, BE
Desk by Jules Wabbes for Mobilier universel - Belgium 1960s.
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1960s Belgian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Desk by Jules Wabbes for Mobilier Universel, Belgium, 1960s
Desk by Jules Wabbes for Mobilier Universel, Belgium, 1960s

Desk by Jules Wabbes for Mobilier Universel, Belgium, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Desk with 3 Drawers, Walnut and Chrome, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern desk with 3 drawers, walnut and chrome, Italy, 1960s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Desk with 3 Drawers, Walnut and Chrome, Italy, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Desk with 3 Drawers, Walnut and Chrome, Italy, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Desk with 3 Drawers, Walnut and Chrome, Italy, 1960s

Georg Petersens Rosewood Desk
By Georg Petersens Møbelfabrik
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A stunning 1960’s Rosewood desk by Georg Petersen’s of Denmark. Nice vintage condition with beautiful graining to the rosewood. The front of the desk is 1/2 lower than than rear. Som...
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1960s Danish Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Georg Petersens Rosewood Desk
Georg Petersens Rosewood Desk

Georg Petersens Rosewood Desk

Finn Juhl Teak Writing Desk
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This a wonderful example of a Finn Juhl freestanding teak writing desk with detachable 20.25 inch flip-down leaf, the table measures 88.25 inches when fully extended. The drawer section has four polychrome lacquered drawers. The desk features an anodized metal frame with teak shoes...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Finn Juhl Teak Writing Desk
Finn Juhl Teak Writing Desk

Finn Juhl Teak Writing Desk

Rare Victorian Burr Oak & Walnut Merryweather London 1885 Stamped Desk, Leather
By Merryweather and Sons 1
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Victorian Merryweather Holloway London 1885 stamped burr walnut and oak twin pedestal desk A very fine desk indeed, made ...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Oak, Walnut

Rare Victorian Burr Oak & Walnut Merryweather London 1885 Stamped Desk, Leather
Rare Victorian Burr Oak & Walnut Merryweather London 1885 Stamped Desk, Leather

Rare Victorian Burr Oak & Walnut Merryweather London 1885 Stamped Desk, Leather

Ebony and Parcel-Gilt Decorated Three-Drawer Desk, Maison Jansen attr.
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Ebony and gilt Hollywood Regency desk. An ebony and parcel-gilt decorated three drawer desk or writing table. This finely crafted desk by Maison Jansen sports a custom glass top sitt...
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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Ebony and Parcel-Gilt Decorated Three-Drawer Desk, Maison Jansen attr.
Ebony and Parcel-Gilt Decorated Three-Drawer Desk, Maison Jansen attr.

Ebony and Parcel-Gilt Decorated Three-Drawer Desk, Maison Jansen attr.

Personal Writing Desk from Empress Elisabeth I of Austria, circa 1870
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
With pride we present to you an absolute unique opportunity, not just an antique piece of furniture, much more, a truly amazing piece of history with incredible provenance! The personal Travel Writing Desk from Empress Elisabeth...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Beech, Mahogany

Personal Writing Desk from Empress Elisabeth I of Austria, circa 1870
Personal Writing Desk from Empress Elisabeth I of Austria, circa 1870

Personal Writing Desk from Empress Elisabeth I of Austria, circa 1870

Antique Inlaid Satinwood Writing Table Desk by Edwards & Roberts, 19th Century
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in London, GB
This is a sublime satinwood and marquetry desk by Edwards & Roberts, Circa 1880 in date. This gorgeous desk is freestanding and has been crafted from beautiful satinwood which has been masterfully inlaid with a marquetry of ribbons, swags and garlands. The rectangular top is beautifully framed with walnut cross-banding and features an inset gold tooled green leather writing surface above seven capacious drawers. The desk is raised on squared tapered legs that terminate in the original brass castors. It bears the stamp of the renowned cabinet makers Edward and Roberts in the centre drawer. Complete with the original handles and working loks and key. This elegant desk will make a wonderful addition to your home or office. Condition: In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned polished waxed and releathered in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 75 x width 122 x depth 61 Height 60 x width 48 - Kneehole dimensions Dimensions in inches: Height 2 foot, 5 inches x width 4 foot x depth 2 foot Height 2 feet x width 1 foot, 7 inches - Kneehole dimensions Edwards & Roberts The firm Edwards & Roberts was one of the best English antique furniture cabinet makers of the second half of the eighteenth century. The company was founded in 1845 and by 1854 was trading as ‘Edwards & Roberts’, 21 Wardour Street, Antique and Modern Cabinet...
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1880s English Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Satinwood

Antique Inlaid Satinwood Writing Table Desk by Edwards & Roberts, 19th Century
Antique Inlaid Satinwood Writing Table Desk by Edwards & Roberts, 19th Century

Antique Inlaid Satinwood Writing Table Desk by Edwards & Roberts, 19th Century

Elegant Sycamore and Box Wood Louis XVI Style Bureau Plat
Located in Montreal, QC
Elegant sycamore and boxwood Louis XVI style bureau plat decorated with gilt bronze and inset with black leather tooled top.
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1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Sycamore

Elegant Sycamore and Box Wood Louis XVI Style Bureau Plat
Elegant Sycamore and Box Wood Louis XVI Style Bureau Plat

Elegant Sycamore and Box Wood Louis XVI Style Bureau Plat

Danish Modern Desk / Dining Table in Birch Attributed to Philip Arctander, 1940s
By Philip Arctander
Located in Odense, DK
Rare dining table with two extendables made in birch. Attributed to danish designer Philip Arctander. Beautiful structure and lines. It can also be used as a desk. Each extendable ...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Birch

Danish Modern Desk / Dining Table in Birch Attributed to Philip Arctander, 1940s
Danish Modern Desk / Dining Table in Birch Attributed to Philip Arctander, 1940s

Danish Modern Desk / Dining Table in Birch Attributed to Philip Arctander, 1940s

Phillip Lloyd Powell, Unique Carved Desk, USA
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in New York, NY
This organic executive desk, a custom commission for a private collector, is one of the best examples of Powell’s affinity for natural wood and his mastery in creating unique works t...
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1960s American Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

Phillip Lloyd Powell, Unique Carved Desk, USA
Phillip Lloyd Powell, Unique Carved Desk, USA

Phillip Lloyd Powell, Unique Carved Desk, USA

1960's Anglo Chinese Bamboo Parquet Hardwood Campaign Desk
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous stained bamboo and hardwood campaign desk with five drawers. Finely detailed parquet work on top, sides and back of desk. Solid brass curved handles. Brass sabot detail to c...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

1960's Anglo Chinese Bamboo Parquet Hardwood Campaign Desk
1960's Anglo Chinese Bamboo Parquet Hardwood Campaign Desk

1960's Anglo Chinese Bamboo Parquet Hardwood Campaign Desk

Vintage Art-Deco Walnut Writing Desk, Switzerland, 1930
Located in Le Grand-Saconnex, CH
Writing desk Art-Deco, made in first half of last century, in Switzerland. High craftmanship, combined with top material choice and elegant design. The top is layed in "open book" ...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Vintage Art-Deco Walnut Writing Desk, Switzerland, 1930
Vintage Art-Deco Walnut Writing Desk, Switzerland, 1930

Vintage Art-Deco Walnut Writing Desk, Switzerland, 1930

20th Century Wood and Bronze Napoleon III Style French Writing Desk, 1930
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Large French writing desk from the first half of the 20th century. Moved and rounded furniture in rosewood, walnut, mahogany and fruitwood richly adorned with gilded and chiseled bro...
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1930s French Napoleon III Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

20th Century Wood and Bronze Napoleon III Style French Writing Desk, 1930
20th Century Wood and Bronze Napoleon III Style French Writing Desk, 1930

20th Century Wood and Bronze Napoleon III Style French Writing Desk, 1930

Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Writing Desk
By Severin Hansen Jr., Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen
Located in London, GB
Severin Hansen Jnr. Writing desk, circa 1950s. This iconic piece of Danish design was produced by Haslev Mobelsnedkeri in Denmark in the late 1950s. The desk is made from solid...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Writing Desk
Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Writing Desk

Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Writing Desk

Midcentury Gianni Moscatelli Steel Writing Table for Formanova, Italy, 1960s
By Gianni Moscatelli, Formanova
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing dining or writing table with wood top and steel base. This wonderful piece was designed by Gianni Moscatelli and produced in Italy by Formanova in 1965. This astonishing it...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Midcentury Gianni Moscatelli Steel Writing Table for Formanova, Italy, 1960s
Midcentury Gianni Moscatelli Steel Writing Table for Formanova, Italy, 1960s

Midcentury Gianni Moscatelli Steel Writing Table for Formanova, Italy, 1960s

American Painted Table with Two Drawers, Late 19th Century
Located in Southampton, NY
American painted table with two drawers, late 19th century Measures: 40.5" wide x 20" deep x 31" high Provenance: Private Collection, South...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

American Painted Table with Two Drawers, Late 19th Century
American Painted Table with Two Drawers, Late 19th Century

American Painted Table with Two Drawers, Late 19th Century

Rosewood Dining Table by Henning Kjærnulf for Vejle Møbelfabrik, 1960, Denmark
By Vejle Stole & Møbelfabrik
Located in Buffalo, NY
Danish modernist design extendable dining room table /desk in rosewood The extension leaves are nicely integrated into the design, stored under the tabletop, so that the table is bo...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Rosewood Dining Table by Henning Kjærnulf for Vejle Møbelfabrik, 1960, Denmark
Rosewood Dining Table by Henning Kjærnulf for Vejle Møbelfabrik, 1960, Denmark

Rosewood Dining Table by Henning Kjærnulf for Vejle Møbelfabrik, 1960, Denmark

Tile Top Dining Table or Desk in the Style of Gordon Jane Martz, Walnut, Mosaic
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Miami, FL
Tile top table with walnut frame and legs. The tabletop is heavy and the walnut legs are skinny, the table will hold your dinner or homework but no dancing on this table ;) The Tab...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Tile Top Dining Table or Desk in the Style of Gordon Jane Martz, Walnut, Mosaic
Tile Top Dining Table or Desk in the Style of Gordon Jane Martz, Walnut, Mosaic

Tile Top Dining Table or Desk in the Style of Gordon Jane Martz, Walnut, Mosaic

Finn Juhl Nyhavn Desk & Table, 1st Edition, 1945 by Illums Bolighus, København
By Finn Juhl, Illum Bolighus
Located in Munster, NRW
Finn Juhl - BO69 Nyhavn Desk / Table and detachable flip-down leaf in teak. 1st Edition, 1945 by ILLUMS BOLIGHUS KØBENHAVN (labelled undernea...
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1940s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Finn Juhl Nyhavn Desk & Table, 1st Edition, 1945 by Illums Bolighus, København
Finn Juhl Nyhavn Desk & Table, 1st Edition, 1945 by Illums Bolighus, København

Finn Juhl Nyhavn Desk & Table, 1st Edition, 1945 by Illums Bolighus, København

Rare Jean Prouve "Bureau Surveillant" Desk, France, circa 1950
Located in Nashville, TN
Jean Prouve "Bureau Surveillant" desk, France, circa 1950. Tubular metal frame with oak sides and top. Presumably manufactured by Lycée Jean Prouve,...
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1950s French Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Rare Jean Prouve "Bureau Surveillant" Desk, France, circa 1950
Rare Jean Prouve "Bureau Surveillant" Desk, France, circa 1950

Rare Jean Prouve "Bureau Surveillant" Desk, France, circa 1950

Wooden Tiny, Elegant Office Desk, circa 1960
By Piet Hein, Arne Jacobsen, Cees Braakman
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Wooden Tiny, Elegant Office Desk, circa 1960
Wooden Tiny, Elegant Office Desk, circa 1960

Wooden Tiny, Elegant Office Desk, circa 1960

Gio Ponti + Schirolli oak writing Desk mid-century modern Italian design
By Gio Ponti, Schirolli
Located in Barcelona, ES
Gio Ponti (1891-1979). Important desk Made for the University of Mantova manufactured by Schirolli in Italy, 1950. Walnut mid-century modern writing desk Measurements: 160 cm x ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Gio Ponti + Schirolli oak writing Desk mid-century modern Italian design
Gio Ponti + Schirolli oak writing Desk mid-century modern Italian design

Gio Ponti + Schirolli oak writing Desk mid-century modern Italian design

Dominique Ceylonese Lemonwood Desk
By Dominique
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Art Deco desk, circa 1935 by Dominique in Ceylonese lemonwood with bronze fittings. The guest side has a pull-out tablet area suitable for a laptop or tablet.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Dominique Ceylonese Lemonwood Desk
Dominique Ceylonese Lemonwood Desk

Dominique Ceylonese Lemonwood Desk

Parquet 1960s Brazilian Jacaranda Desk by Jean Gillon
By Jean Gillon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 1960s jacaranda desk by Jean Gillon with parquet top and six drawers.
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Jacaranda

Parquet 1960s Brazilian Jacaranda Desk by Jean Gillon
Parquet 1960s Brazilian Jacaranda Desk by Jean Gillon

Parquet 1960s Brazilian Jacaranda Desk by Jean Gillon

A Fine French Art Deco Walnut Extendable Dining Table by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Fine French 1950s walnut dining / writing table with two ends pull-out leaves and bronze details (sabots). Width is 110" when fully extended.  
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

A Fine French Art Deco Walnut Extendable Dining Table by Jules Leleu
A Fine French Art Deco Walnut Extendable Dining Table by Jules Leleu

A Fine French Art Deco Walnut Extendable Dining Table by Jules Leleu

Nanna Ditzel Writing Desk
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nanna Ditzel Writing Desk Designed in 1958 and Produced by Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Nanna Ditzel Writing Desk
Nanna Ditzel Writing Desk

Nanna Ditzel Writing Desk

Harvey Probber Curved Top Walnut & Rosewood Desk
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hanover, MA
Impressive and monumental seven foot curved top desk by Harvey Probber with double L shaped tubular chrome legs with integral end caps. Desk top has u...
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1960s American Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Harvey Probber Curved Top Walnut & Rosewood Desk
Harvey Probber Curved Top Walnut & Rosewood Desk

Harvey Probber Curved Top Walnut & Rosewood Desk

leather trestle desk Madame Vanacky
By Madame Vanacky
Located in Westport, CT
creme Leather trestle designed Desk, made,by Madame Vanacky circa 1950
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1950s American Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

leather trestle desk Madame Vanacky
leather trestle desk Madame Vanacky

leather trestle desk Madame Vanacky

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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