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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
Scandinavian Modern Gunni Omann Rosewood Desk
By Gunni Omann
Located in Uccle, BE
Measurements for the kneehold:
Height from floor is 67cm (26.4 inches), Width 63cm (24.8 inches), Depth 46cm (18 inches).
There are 2 niches in the back that measures 11 inches wide...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts drop front secretary desk
By Gustav Stickley (signed with paper label)
USA, Circa 1900
Quarter sawn oak, with original hammered cop...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
Gorgeous Antique English Inlaid Walnut Carlton House Desk Circa 1900
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This stunning antique English Carlton House desk, circa 1900, is a superb example of Edwardian-era craftsmanship and timeless design. Fashioned from fine walnut, the desk is richly d...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table
By Stickley Brothers
USA, Circa 1900
Quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardware.
...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Desk, c1970s
Located in Chino Hills, CA
This stunning vintage Mid Century Modern rosewood desk, c1960s, is a timeless statement piece that effortlessly blends form and function. Crafted from richly grained rosewood and pro...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
$2,240 Sale Price
20% Off
Melting Vanity Table in Blue Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass 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 skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The melting vanity table...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
French Provincial Louis XV Cream Lacquered Maple Top Writing Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style writing desk
USA, Late 20th Century
Cream lacquered maple, with natural maple top and original painted brass hardware.
Measures: 51"W x...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Stunning Dutch Colonial Writing or hall table early 19 Century
Located in Den Haag, NL
Superb Dutch Colonial Writing desk or hall table . Manufactured
in the Dutch Indies early 19 century . Beautiful made by local craftsmen ,...
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Early 1900s Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Pair of Early 20th Spanish Mobila Country Farm Desk with Two Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
A charming early 20th century Spanish pine farm table with four legs and back side trestle and a wonderfully well-worn finish from a century of use.
Height from to the drawers : 23...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Antique Directoire Table Writing Desk In Walnut - Italy 19th
Located in Atlanta, GA
This refined Italian Directoire writing desk, dating to the early 19th century, showcases the minimalist elegance and architectural precision associated with the Directoire period.
...
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Early 19th Century Italian Directoire Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Louis XV Style Bureau Plat or Writing Desk with Bronze Mounts
Located in Barntrup, DE
This fine Louis XV-style desk has a leather top framed by bronze borders. The writing desk is raised on cabriole legs headed by floral and leaf cast mounts that have finely finished ...
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1950s European Louis XV Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Antique Louis XVI Table Writing Desk In Walnut - Italy 19th
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant Louis XVI-style writing desk, crafted in solid walnut, dates to the early 19th century and originates from Italy’s Emilia Romagna region. With its restrained lines and r...
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19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
French Carved Wood Partners Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible wood partners desk from France, 1940's. Large rectangular top with four thick carved wood legs and ball feet. Two drawers with brass knobs on each side. Original finish sh...
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Mid-20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Leather Bound and Brass Desk, attributed to Jacques Adnet, France
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A leather-bound and brass desk, attributed to Jacques Adnet, France. Two drawers that pivot out. The brass top shows some dents and impressions. This could be replaced by leathe...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Jean Prouvé Compass Direction Desk Limited RAW Steel and Natural Oak by Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Dronten, NL
Jean Prouvé Compass direction desk in natural oak and clear lacquered steel for Vitra. Originally designed in 1953, Prouvé's iconic desk is based the de...
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1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Italian Office Teak Desk in the style of Gianfranco Frattini, Italy 1960's
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Mid-Century Teak and Cherry Wood Desk in the Style of Gianfranco Frattini, Italy, 1960s
A refined Italian desk from the 1960s,designed in the style of Gianfranco Frattini. Elegant p...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$1,780 Sale Price
25% Off
French Carved Wood Brutalist Table by Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible wood table by Charles Dudouyt, made in France, 1940's. Large rectangular parquet top with thick intricately carved wood legs on pedestal base. Original finish shows nice a...
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
"Brenne" Bean-shaped Burl Wood Desk by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The design continuum continues to evolve in this artistic luxury piece. The iconic kidney shape first appeared as a writing desk or dressing table during the Louis XV period of 16th ...
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2010s Vietnamese Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Burl
Antique George III English Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo Leather Top Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive 18th century George III desk crafted in hardwoods with the original brown tooled leather top on a case with nine drawers in front and twelve in the back, featuring bold ha...
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18th Century English George III Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
18th Century Italian Louis XV Writing Table Inlaid Rosewood Center Desk
Located in Milano, MI
Elegant 18th century Italian rosewood center table from Tuscany, Italy, a rectangular shaped Louis XV veneered desk with one small drawer on the front, raised by elegant à cabriole legs with superlative and contrasting ebony and box wood inlaid profiles, ending with curled feet.
This antique Italian table...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Boxwood, Ebony, Rosewood
1920s French Art Deco Leather Writing Top Giltwood Carving Rosewood Desk
Located in New York, NY
This one-of-a-kind, monumental French Art Deco desk is a striking testament to refined craftsmanship. Originally purchased at the iconic "Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratif...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Gold Leaf
1960s Italian Art Deco Midcentury Walnut Marble Slant Front Desk Table Secretary
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern folding slant front desk writing table secretaire, in beautiful wood with three drawers. This beautiful piece is completed by the whi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Baker Louis XV Style Black Ebonized Brass Mounted Leather Top Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 29 in W: 54 in D: 25 in
Elevate your interior with this exceptional Louis XV style writing desk by Baker Furniture, a piece that seamlessly combines classic French elegance with the renowned craftsmanship of one of America’s most distinguished furniture makers. Finished in a rich black ebonized lacquer, this desk exudes sophistication, while its ornate brass mounts and cabochon-style hardware pay homage to the refined detailing of 18th-century Parisian design.
The embossed leather writing surface offers both visual richness and a practical work area, delicately aged to evoke an authentic antique look. Ideal for writing, working, or showcasing décor, the top is not only functional but luxurious in both material and execution.
The front of the desk houses three spacious drawers, adorned with Louis XV style hardware and framed by graceful curves and shapely moldings. The reverse side of the desk features faux drawers, allowing the piece to float beautifully in the center of a room. This makes it an ideal choice for those designing a centerpiece home office, library, or formal sitting room.
Set on classic cabriole legs, the desk strikes a balance between decorative charm and refined utility. It embodies the hallmarks of French Rococo design, including ornate carving, symmetry, and a sense of lightness that brings elegance to any space.
Whether you're a collector of fine reproduction antiques, a fan of luxury vintage furnishings, or someone looking to add a sense of Gilded Age romance to your décor, this Baker Louis XV...
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20th Century Unknown Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$1,988 Sale Price
20% Off
20th Century Regency Style Black Lacquered Desk
Located in Houston, TX
20th Century Regency style black lacquered desk featuring brass ormolu and hardware with gilt embossed white leather top.
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20th Century Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique William IV Style Oak and Pollard Oak Leather Top Writing Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
William IV oak and pollard oak writing table with a tooled leather top, 19th century. The top with an inset tooled leather top with pollard oak banding and oak molded edges, 3 oak fr...
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19th Century English William IV Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Macassar Writing Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass Deatils by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Sonia writing desk is the perfect piece for your room. A more subtle version to her sister the iconic writing desk, the Sonia has elegant legs inlaid in Macassar wood and bronze-...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Large Mid-Century Teak Desk by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Large Mid-Century Teak Desk by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, 1960s.
Scandinavian Mid Century Modern freestanding executive teak desk. Attributed to Torbjørn Afdal, manufactured by Hau...
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1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Svend Åge Madsen Sled Legs Teak Desk 1960s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Freestanding teak desk by Svend Åge Madsen for HP Hansen Denmark 1960s. With 3 drawers each site, sled legs and front with book compartment. Key incl.
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk 207 by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1960s
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Mid-Century Modern executive desk 207.
Design by Arne Vodder for Sibast Denmark.
Striking Danish design from the 1960s.
Solid teak base with three original drawe...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
The Duke and Duchess of Windsor: An Exquisite Ormolu and Églomisé Bureau Plat
Located in Queens, NY
A Timeless Masterpiece:
The Exquisite Bureau Plat of The Duke and Duchess of Windsor
In the world of fine art and antiques, certain pieces transcend time, becoming symbols of opul...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Inlaid Teak Writing Desk from India
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful writing desk, handcrafted in India out of aged teak wood and responsibly sourced animal bone inlay. Late 20th Century (1990-1995). Split front apron, two drawers with br...
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1990s Indian Anglo-Indian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bone, Teak
19th Century Portuguese Renaissance Revival Trestle Table
Located in Forney, TX
A most distinctive antique, circa 1870, Portuguese Renaissance Revival carved walnut trestle table with beautifully aged warm, rich dark patina!
Born in Portugal during the second h...
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19th Century Portuguese Renaissance Revival Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Modernist Black Lacquered Desk or Writing Table, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Modernist desk or writing table.
Striking Dutch design from the 1930s.
Original black lacquered oak base with three original drawers with red lacquered ...
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1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
"Armand" Angular Burl Wood Desk by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The first ready-to-assemble desk from Lemieux et Cie features angular cut corners and ample surface space for use as a table, console or vanity. A singl...
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2010s Vietnamese Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Burl
"Melting" Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass 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 skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The melting writing desk...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Matteo Grassi "Metron" Boomerang Desk in Dark Cognac Leather, Italy 1970's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Matteo Grassi "Metron" Boomerang shaped desk completely in leather, Italy 1970's
Wooden top and metal base covered in dark cognac leather.
Size...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Executive Free Standing Desk in the Style of Bodil Kjær, 1960
By Bodil Kjaer
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Executive Free Standing Desk in the Style of Bodil Kjær, Denmark, 1960s
Striking and architectural, this exceptional mid-century executive desk was crafted in Den...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid Century Danish Modern Roll Top Desk or Dresser in Rosewood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A writing desk and cabinet from Denmark circa 1960's. It features beautifully grained rosewood with tons of storage. Writing table extends o...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Satinwood Marquetry Carlton House Writing Desk 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Here we have a very attractive Carlton House Desk which has been hand crafted from the very finest satinwood and decorated with inlaid marquetry and dates from the late twentieth cen...
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1990s English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
Mahogany Partners' Desk
Located in Greenwich, CT
A 19th century English partners' desk in nicely figured mahogany with a plinth top and molded edges having an inset leather writing surface with a gilt tooled border over two drawers...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
$9,500
Antique Correspondence Desk, English, Library, Writing Table, Cotswold School
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage correspondence desk. An English, solid teak library or writing table in the manner of the Cotswold School, dating to the mid 20th...
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Mid-20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Baker Furniture English Regency Banded Mahogany Writing Desk or Console Table
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional English Regency or Georgian style drop leaf writing desk, console table, or sofa table
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1940s
Mah...
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1940s American Regency Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Swedish Gustavian Period Elegant Desk Made by Hand in Solid Pine
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish antique elegant desk from the gustavian period during the late 1700s. Frame in solid pine. The paint has distress and patina. Large drawer. Unusual thin and elegant legs with...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Modern Mismatch Dining Table, Solid Oak, Brass Handmade by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Mismatch Dining Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Mismatch seamlessly combines the beauty of organic materials with the elegance...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
English Regency Mahogany Writing Desk with Pierced Sides and Casters
Located in Atlanta, GA
This early 19th-century English Regency writing desk exemplifies the refined elegance of the period through its restrained silhouette, balanced proportions, and decorative details. T...
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19th Century English Regency Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Vintage Industrial Adjustable Height Metal School Writing Desk With Laminate Top
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Vintage Industrial Modern Adjustable Height Metal School Writing Desk With Laminate T...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Baker Furniture French Louis XV Pink Lacquered Writing Desk, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style writing desk
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Pink lacquered cherry wood, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 50.5"W x 23.5...
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1960s American French Provincial Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Gallotti and Radice Glass President Desk Italy suits Hollywood Recency interior
Located in Dronten, NL
President Desk made of safety glass with a stainless steel frame.
Originally designed by Gallotti & Radice in 1971, this piece is made circa 1988.
Marked with label.
Gallotti & Rad...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Widdicomb Kneehole Executive Desk Cherry Brass Mid Century 1950s
Located in Forest Grove, PA
An unmarked Widdicomb kneehole executive desk. Excellent wood choice, book matched throughout. Cherry veneer with solid cherry feet. Original patina to the brass handles. Professiona...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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
Franco Albini Cavalletto Table, Black Stained Wood by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Franco Albini in 1950. Relaunched in 2008.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
This table, with its minimal lines and an extremely light look, underscores the extens...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Veneered Biedermeier Writing Desk with Lyres
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A small mahogany and walnut veneered table or writing desk with brass holders in the lyres formed sides. The top is provided with inlaid green leather; the drawers have divided small...
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Early 1800s Scandinavian Empire Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Flagg Desk Walnut Writing Desk or Home Office Computer Desk by Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
NOTE: Our walnut pieces may contain color variations ranging from deep brown to light yellow. This is a normal characteristic of walnut. If you want the equivalent of prime or select graded walnut, tell us ahead of ordering so we can add a customization. If color adjustment is requested on a completed piece after the fact, we will charge additional you for a custom stain.
We handcrafted this classic writing desk with walnut hardwood from Birmingham's urban forest. For your home office, computer desk or a place to work from home, comfortable and focused on a novel or a grocery list. The writing desk offers a unique contemporary design for the home office or any room. Three open storage compartments and two self-closing drawers ensure longevity and functionality. Simple steel pulls have a black patina. The finished back allows the desk to be used in the middle of a room for 360 viewing.
Urban hardwood...
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2010s American American Craftsman Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut, Hardwood
Swedish Gustavian Painted Side Table, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian side table from the 19th century, combining graceful proportions with the understated elegance of Scandinavian design. Crafted in pine and retaining its original ...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Regency Period Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine period English writing table or desk of mahogany from the Regency Era, circa 1825, featuring an inset rectangular embossed leather top with a reeded edge around the circumfere...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
AT 305 - Writing desk in teak by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AT 305 - Desk in teak with three drawers by Hans J. Wegner. Made by Andreas Tuck.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Minimalist Solid Desk in Oak France 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Minimalist dark stained oak desk with dovetail construction connecting the top to the side panels in solid oak with a floating part for 2 drawers. A beautiful piece of craftsmanship ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
$2,013 Sale Price
34% Off
Osvaldo Borsani wall-mounted wood and brass desk model E22 by Tecno Italy, 1950s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A wall-mounted desk in wood, metal, and brass, part of the E22 series, produced by Tecno, designed by Osvaldo Borsani, 1950s
A wall-mounted piece of furniture, free from floor suppo...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Dickens Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a truly superb antique Victorian Period burr walnut Dickens pedestal desk, circa 1880 in date.
The sunken central superstructure is flanked on either side by columns of five...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Walnut Dresser Continuous Grain Drawer Fronts Bookmatched
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Boston Dresser is a double book-matched piece with luscious drawers in dark walnut. Round over void edges with a cantilevered belly on slender legs....
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2010s American Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
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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