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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
Art Deco Style Leather Top Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Three drawer desk or writing table crafted in mahogany with a white leather top over a sleek elegant form with art deco influence, finished all around with a convex mirror on the bac...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

Victorian Single Drawer Writing Table by Johnstone and Jeanes of London
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Elegant Victorian Single Drawer Mahogany Small Writing Table by Renowned London Furniture Makers Johnstone and Jeanes of New Bond Street, London W...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Joel's Desk 5 Elegant, Doubles as Writing Table, Two Legs
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Joel's Desk 5 Elegant, Doubles as Writing Table, Two Legs — Introduction: Crafting Elegance with a Modernist Touch NONO, renowned for its decade-long journey in redefining everyda...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Cantilever Lacquered White Tessellated Bone Tile File Drawer Desk Writing Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern white tile bone desk, weighted bottom study cantilever design.
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20th Century Colombian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Bone

Pierre Jeanneret, desk 1946
Located in Paris, FR
Pierre JEANNERET - BCC Georges Blanchon - circa 1945 Desk with boomerang top resting on a profiled “airplane wing” base and a foot fitted with a box of three drawers 74,4 x 151 x 57 cm
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1940s French Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Danish Oak Writing Desk in the Style of Frode Holm Manufactured by Andreas Tuck
Located in Kastrup, DK
Oak writing desk with a sculptural base and an elegant profiled edge along one long side, designed for comfortable seating. Danish design in the style of Frode Holm. Manufactured by...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Swedish 20th century elm desk by Carl Bergsten
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century elm and mahogany table by Carl Bergsten circa 1930. Beautiful table by well respected Swedish designer and architect Carl Bergsten (1879-1935) This table is able t...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Elm

Poul Kjærholm 'PK52' Professor Desk in Oiled Oak for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK52' Professor Desk in Oiled Oak for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitment to b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Rationalist Desk Made Of Chrome Plated Steel And Stained Wood, Italy, c. 1930
By Cova, Italy 1
Located in Berlin, DE
Rationalist desk attributed to Cova - Milano, c. 1930. The desk is made of chrome plated tubular steel and stained wood. Restored on request, delivery time 10-12 weeks.
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1930s Italian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Chrome

Restored Mid-century Stacked Rattan Executive Desk W/ Solid Mahogany Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl style 61" wide stacked rattan desk blends style and vintage charm with modern comfort. It features a Filipino mahogany desktop, drawer fronts, a...
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1940s American Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Rattan

Curvaceous Desk by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Curvaceous desk, designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, American, circa 1950s. This desk is currently being refinished and can be completed in your choice of finish color.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

1950s Danish Sawhorse Minimalist Desk or Dining Table 1950s Danish Desk
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
1950s Danish Sawhorse Minimalist Desk or Dining Table 1950s Danish Sawhorse Minimalist Desk or Table based on a design by Bengt Johan Gulberg A attractive and useful classic desig...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Mid Century Portuguese Romantic Desk
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Romantic desk with four drawers. A piece, probably from the late 19th or early 20th century, that combines classic elegance with functionality. The top is covered in fabric and fram...
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Early 20th Century Portuguese Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

English 19th Century Georgian Style Mahogany Oval Partners Desk with Leather Top
Located in Queens, NY
"English Georgian (19th Century) mahogany oval partners desk with fretwork carved doors and brown leather top. Has damage to veneer and one caster ...
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

Palatial Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Parquetry Bureau-François Linke
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Very Special and Palatial Early 20th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Mahogany and Bois Satine Parquetry Bureau a Cylindre By François Linke François Linke – Index Numbe...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze, Ormolu

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

Newcraft Ltd English Wooten Style Home Office Foldaway Modern Desk Work Station
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage English Wooten Style Home Office Foldaway Modern Desk Work Station by Newcraft Ltd. Item features a wooden case, ornate brass corner accents, fully fitted interior with pull ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Danish Vintage Executive Desk by Jorgen Pedersen
Located in London, GB
A magnificent Danish vintage executive desk by Jorgen Pedersen. This was made in Denmark, it dates from the 1960’s. The quality is outstanding, this is incredibly well made, large a...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Antique Quality Free Standing Mahogany Four Drawer Inlaid Writing Table/Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian quality free standing mahogany four drawer inlaid writing table/desk having a green leather top crossbanded in rosewood above four oak lined drawers also crossbande...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Other

Danish teak desk model Executive Desk by Ib Kofod Larsen , 1960s
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Danish teak desk model Executive Desk by Ib Kofod Larsen , 1960s Design year: 1960s Designer: Ib Kofod Larsen Dimensions: 85 D x 165 W x 73 H cm between the Drawers ( chair place...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Teak & Chrome Base Mid Century Danish Modern Petit Desk Console Writing Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Teak & Chrome Base Mid Century Danish Modern Petit desk Console writing table.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Executive Burl Wood Desk by Hekman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This mid-century modern executive desk by Hekman, crafted in the United States during the 1970s, is a true testament to timeless design and functionality. The desk features a stunnin...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Joel Escalona's Elefante Console Table 53, Artistic Wood Finish
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Joel Escalona's Elefante Console Table 53, Artistic Wood Finish ————————————————————— Elefante Collection: A Harmony of Design and Heritage by NONO Crafting Elegance with a Modern...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood

Antique Quality Scumble Glazed Dressing Chest of Drawers/Table c.1900
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Quality Scumble Glazed Dressing Chest Table c.1900 – Ideal for Use as a Chest of Drawers with Swing Mirror This exceptional scumble-glazed dressing chest table, dating to ci...
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Early 1900s Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Pine

English 19th Century Oak Desk with Ebonized Accents and Gilded Greek Key Frieze
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English oak desk from the 19th century with ebonized accents, carved floral motifs and Greek Key frieze. This 19th-century English oak desk masterfully combines the warmth of oak ...
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19th Century English Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Swedish Desk 19th Century in Black Original Paint
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A rustic writing desk made during the 19th century in Sweden. Made of pine wood and original black paint. With great patina on the wood.
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

An Impressive Mid-Century Modern Semi circular Desk, 1970s
Located in Sherborne, GB
A teak desk of boomerang form, large and stately size. The twin pedestal featuring beautiful brass handles that are in the form of Sanskrit Seal. These feature animals. The drawers o...
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Mid-20th Century Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Sculptural 1970s Leon Rosen for Pace Collection Steel and Marble Desk
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A vintage 1970s large 'Mezzaluna' desk designed by Leon Rosen for Pace Collection. Half-circle desk with a wide chromed steel frame and verde green marble-...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble, Stainless Steel

Peter Løvig Nielsen for Hedensted Møbelfabrik 'Boomerang' Desk in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Peter Løvig Nielsen for Hedensted Møbelfabrik, desk model 'Boomerang', teak, brass, Denmark, 1960s. Beautifully formed teak writing desk designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen and produced...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Mid 20th Century Vintage Heywood Wakefield Writing Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Upgrade your workspace with the Vintage MCM Heywood Wakefield Writing Desk. This iconic mid-century modern piece combines sleek lines an...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Antique Victorian Amboyna Inlaid Bonheur Du Jour 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Believed by our experts to date from around 1860, this antique Victorian Bonheur Du Jour is an imposing and functional item of furniture that is so typical of the Victorian era. We ...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu, Brass

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

English Tooled Green Leather Top Partners Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and remarkable antique George III style partners desk with the original tooled green leather top on a mahogany case with four drawers on either ...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Kingwood Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
This beautiful desk, beautifully finished in kingwood, leather and gilt bronze, is a fantastic piece of 19th century French design in the Louis XV style. Elegant, beautifully crafted...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu, Bronze

Belgian Art Nouveau Desk and Armchair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Belgian Art Nouveau desk and armchair in ebonized oak, circa 1905, in the manner of Gustave Serrurier-Bovy. 72" long x 37" deep x 30" high. The Art...
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Early 1900s Belgian Art Nouveau Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Desk in Mahogany by Ole Wanscher '1903 - 1985'
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Freestanding desk in mahogany by Ole Wanscher (1903 - 1985) with original hardware. Made at A.J. Iversen in 1960’s H. 76 H-apron. 64 W. 149 D. 78 cm H. 29.9 H-apron. 25.1 W. 58.6 ...
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20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

French Art Nouveau Beech Writing Table, Desk or Side Table, circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
French writing table, little desk or side table, circa 1900. Made in the art Nouveau period : the carving of the drawer and its handle is typical of the lines of this artistic movem...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

OT57 Table
Located in Milan, IT
Elegance and functionality come together in this writing table. The delicate frame of this piece is crafted in sheets of steel and is fashioned with different folds forming the edges...
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

OT57 Table
OT57 Table
$2,105 / item
19th Century English Victorian Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality 19th century Victorian burr walnut pedestal desk. The desk top is inset with a leather skiver, decorated with gold tooling. Below this three drawers, each ...
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Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Writing desk designed by Le Corbusier in 1957. Relaunched in 2010. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Defying the laws of physics, going beyond what we normally understand by the ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Francois Linke Quality Bronze Mounted Leather Top Bureau Plat Writing Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a spectacular bureau plat with the quality level of Francois Linke of Paris. The desk features gold Dore' Bronze mounted ormolu and a superb gold tooled embossed leather top ...
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1930s French Louis XV Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Frank Gehry "Easy Edges" Dining Set, 1970s
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare experimental corrugated cardboard dining table with 4 matching side chairs from the "Easy Edges" series, designed by Frank Gehry for Vitra, c. 1970s. Gehry's experimentation...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Masonite

Antique 20th Century Single Pedestal Desk In Walnut ( REF AF-3348 )
Located in Ledbury, GB
Indulge in the timeless sophistication of this antique 20th-century single pedestal desk, meticulously crafted from luxurious walnut and boasting exceptional quality. This stunning p...
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20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Lacquered and Veneered Bureau de Dame, 18th to 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Petite in stature with three slides over two drawers. Probably originally had a superstructure because there are visible patches where something would have been attached. It might al...
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood

Antique Victorian Carved Oak Writing Desk or Library Table, Circa 1890s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Late Victorian or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table USA, Late 19th Century Carved oak, with brass hardware. Measures: 39"W x 27"D x 30"H. Goo...
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Late 20th Century American Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

19th Century American Mahogany Serpentine Slant Front Secretary Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
A late 19th Century American mahogany serpentine slant front secretary bureau desk. Nice quality mahogany, dovetails drawers and ball and claw feet.
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1880s American Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Early 18th Century Italian Side Table
Located in Round Top, TX
A very handsome early 18th century Italian Side Table - Writing Table. Beautifully constructed from walnut with a wonderful solid board top, a single drawer and slightly splayed leg...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

France Desk Art Deco, 1920, Materials, Wood and Chrome
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French desk style: Art Deco Year 1920 Material: Wood and chrome It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. The quality of the furniture and the exotic wood used make it unique. ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Isabella Costantini, Italy, Dalia Desk with Two Drawers
Located in Ascoli Piceno, IT
Designed by IC and immaculately crafted by expert Italian artisans, the Dalia desk features two drawers and stylish curved legs. A piece that will enrich any decor with sophisticate...
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Italian modern Wooden desk mod. Canaan by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Wooden desk mod. Canaan by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s Desk mod. Canaan with rectangular wooden top. On one side there are 2 drawers and on the other 4. It has a ...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Wood Foldable 6M Desk and Chair, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern wood foldable 6M desk and chair, Italy, 1960s Measures: Chair : 55 x 50 x 36cm Seat height : 40cm.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Late 20th Century Vintage Coastal Wrapped Rattan Writing Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Coastal writing desk. Chic wrapped rattan frame with inset woven rattan panels. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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Late 20th Century Philippine Desks and Writing Tables

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Rattan

John Vesey Style Bronze Mounted Steel Library Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic neoclassical design steel library table or desk made in the manner and style of John Vesey (American 1924-1992). The imposing desk features a heavy steel frame with a patin...
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20th Century Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze, Steel

French writing Table 2 drawers in Solid Cherry Wood - Louis XVI Directoire style
Located in Landivy, FR
This writing table is part of the Mélanie collection, a modern interpretation of the French Directoire style of the late 18th century. This style is famous for its straight, classi...
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2010s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Cherry, Oak

Console Table in the Style of Emmanuel Pontremoli "Kerylos", circa 1970, France
Located in Girona, Spain
Console table in the style of Emmanuel Pontremoli "Kerylos". Tripod console table. Greek model. Beech wood Circa 1970, France. Very good vinta...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Beech

Italian Vintage Desk in Style of Anonima Castelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian mid century desk in style of Anonima Castelli. Top is Formica, Oak veneer total of nine drawers with the brass hardware.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Early Bauhaus "B21" Side Table Desk by Marcel Breuer Produced by Thonet, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and early Bauhaus "B21" desk / side table in black stained wood with chromed tubular steel base by Marcel Breuer produced by Thonet in Germany, 1930s. In good original cond...
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1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Cartesio Desk by Ivano Colombo
Located in Milan, IT
Equipped with a practical drawer, this desk in Canaletto walnut and ebony boasts a dynamic silhouette marked by a distinct sculptural flair. The streamlined legs extend at the base t...
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Ebony, Walnut

French Louis XV Style Black Lacquered Desk with Red Tooled Leather Top
Located in Dallas, TX
French Louis XV style black lacquered desk with a red tooled leather top and bronze hardware.
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Regency Burr Elm Davenport Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Exceptional Quality And Extremely Rare Early 18th Century Regency Period Burr Elm Davenport Having Hinged Swivel Top With Inset Leather, Retaining Elegant Original Ormolu Gallery With Pierced Handle, Over Rare Mechanical Slide And Four Ash Lined Drawers With Bobbin Moulded Decoration, Raised On Original Turned Bun Feet. The term Davenport is owed to Captain Davenport...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Elm

Regency Burr Elm Davenport Desk
Regency Burr Elm Davenport Desk
$9,647 Sale Price
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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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