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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
1970s Italian Dining Table in Natural Stone
Located in Hilversum, NL
Presenting an exquisite Italian dining table from the 1970s, unbranded yet radiating timeless elegance. Its distinctive curvy edges rest upon a rectangular travertine column base, sh...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Travertine

French Rococo Louis XV Distress Paint Dressing Table Vanity Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Rococo Louis XV Style Distress Painted Dressing Table / Writing Desk. Item features a shaped turtle top with diamond sunburst veneer, single hand dovetailed drawer, pu...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Rare Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Bureau Plat Attributed to Zwiener
Located in Long Island City, NY
An exceptional and rare late 19th century gilt bronze mounted Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Attributed to Zwiener Attributed to Joseph Zwiener The serpentine case with a rectangular top with gilt-tooled leather writing-surface within a molded border above a quarter-veneered frieze, three drawers to the front and three simulated drawers to the reverse each flanked by a large putto, the sides centered with a fine bronze Apollo mask, the cabriole legs mounted with sea shell bronze designs with foliate-cast sabots. Born in Herdon, Germany, in 1849, Joseph Emmanuel Zwiener followed the tradition of some of the best ébnistes of the nineteenth century. He moved to Paris establishing a workshop at 12, rue de la Roquette, between 1880 and 1895. He produced a wide array of the very finest furniture, modelling in his own interpretations of the eighteenth century Louis XV Rococo style, veneered with the highest and finest quality marquetry and ‘Vernis Martin’ panels. Exhibiting at the Exposition Universelle, Paris, in 1889, Zwiener was awarded a gold medal for what the jury reported as ‘dè ses dèbuts à une Exposition Universelle, [il] s’est mi au premier rang par la richesse, la hardinesse, et le fini de ses meubles incrustés de bronze et fort habilment marquetés.’ Zwiener was closely associated with François Linke, and the two houses produced work which, at first glance, is remarkably similar and with occasionally identical mounts. The similarities are made more likely by the fact that the brilliant sculptor, Léon Messagé, worked initially for Zwiener and subsequently, upon Zwiener’s departure for Berlin to work on furniture commissioned by Freidrich Wilhelm II , he was employed in the workshop of François Linke. It appears that Zwiener, unlike Linke, did not sign all his work, although some stamped pieces with his name and/or his “Z” initial are documented. There is some uncertainty between the recorded stamp E. Zwiener and the work of a Julius Zwiener...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

A.R.P. Writing Desk Edition Minvielle France, 1955
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare and collectible desk designed by A.R.P. (Atelier de Recherches Plastiques) and manufactured by Minvielle, France 1955. Studio A.R.P. was an association between three talented de...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Antique 18th Century Great Quality Bureau In Oak ( REF AF-3519 )
Located in Ledbury, GB
This impressive 18th-century antique oak bureau is a stunning example of classic craftsmanship and elegance. Standing on traditional bracket feet, the bureau has a sturdy, balanced ...
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

French Louis XV Black Lacquer Bronze Figural Ormolu Bureau Plat Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Louis XV ebonized black lacquer bronze figural Ormolu Bureau plat writing desk. Item features faux 3 drawer finished back (image 10), ornate bronz...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

19th Century English Flocked Desk
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Stunning 19th Century Damasked flocked desk. Truly one of a kind and radiating faded glory.The craftsmanship of the work is stunning. Coved in the 19th Century three draws to each si...
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1870s English Country Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

French Art Deco Executive Desk in Mahogany with Chrome Accents, Circa 193
Located in Miami, FL
French Art Deco Executive Desk in Mahogany with Chrome Accents France, Circa 1930s A magnificent example of French Art Deco design, this executive double pedestal desk is crafted fr...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Exceptional Mid Century Danish Teak Writing Desk with Hutch
Located in Detroit, MI
This exceptional vintage mid century Danish modern teak and mahogany wood secretary writing desk with hutch was made in Denmark circa 1960. The...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Rosewood Desk by Unilabor, Geraldo de Barros C. 1954, Brazilian Mid-Century
Located in New York, NY
This desk was produced by the pioneer company Unilabor, with components designed by Geraldo de Barros (1923-1998). Its iron structure supports a top and drawers covered with Formica ...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

The Secretary by Jonathan Nesci in Powder Coated Aluminum Plate with Leather
Located in Columbus, IN
The Secretary: Designed by American industrial and furniture designer Jonathan Nesci, and is made of powder-coated aluminum, steel, and leather. ___ This is a beautifully built...
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2010s American Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Le Corbusier L6 Style Table Base for Cassina
Located in New York, NY
Le Corbusier L6 style table base for Cassina. Selling without glass.
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Antique Walnut Compact Knee Hole Desk with Warm Aged Patina
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome compact warm wood antique knee hole desk having 2 top drawers over 3 drawers on each side. Wonderful aged patina. Not finished on bac...
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1880s American Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Louis XVI Style Tulipwood Bureau Plat
Located in Essex, MA
With a rectangular top with inset deep burgundy leather with bronze outer border over three drawers and opposing false drawers raised on cabriole legs and sabot feet. With key.
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1880s French Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

A French Louis XVI style three drawer mahogany bureau plat desk C 1930
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Louis XVI style French three drawer mahogany bureau plat desk having extensive bronze decoration, finished rear and gilt embossed leather top circa 1930. Kneehole Dimensions: 26" X...
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1930s French Louis XIV Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Italian Neoclassical Bleached Walnut Desk
Located in Houston, TX
Italian neoclassical bleached walnut desk circa 1825-1845. 19th century walnut veneered desk with five drawers. Simple lines and squared legs in a...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf

Teak Desk by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg, Denmark
Located in Barcelona, ES
Desk designed in 1959 by danish architects Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg, Denmark. Two and four drawers and two writing surfaces with interior glasses, open shelve...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

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

William IV Rosewood Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top with rounded corners over a drawer flanked bu carved Vitruvian scrolls. Trestle base with stretcher and ending on melon form feet. Floor to underside 24.75.
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1830s English William IV Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Georges Frydman, Free Form Office, France 1956
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Georges Frydman, free-form desk published by E.F.A., France 1956. Placed on a gray lacquered tubular base, the trapezoidal top is veneered with matt black formica, enhanced by a wide...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

Ole Wanscher Desk in Mahogany for A. J. Iversen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ole Wanscher desk in mahogany with two drawers. Executed by A. J. Iversen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Victorian Pine Marquetry Writing or Side Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian Pine Marquetry Writing or Side Table This is a very attractive table, it has a smooth rectangular top with slightly rounded corners and sturdy turned legs, there is a us...
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1880s Arts and Crafts Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

George I Walnut Desk
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine early Georgian walnut kneehole desk, the top with well figured quarter veneered book-matched top having crossbanding, herringbone inlay and ogee molded edge, over similarly appo...
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Early 18th Century English George I Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Danish teak desk, model 56, by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabrik 1960.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Magnificent Scandinavian desk. Designed in 1961, this desk is one of this designer's iconic pieces. It features two large lockable drawers (keys included), a large top, and a drawer ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Antique Louis XV Provincial Style Leather Top Writing Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis XV provincial style leather top writing / games table, late 19th century. With an old tooled leather top, carved aprons, with carved c scrolled...
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Late 19th Century European Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Oak

19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Marble Top Library Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand French 19th century library table, writing table, or bureau plat featuring an Italian Carrara marble top inset. Crafted in the neoclassical Louis XVI taste, the frieze is decorated on each side with strands of delicate bell flowers centered by floral reserves. The corners have carved rosettes and are supported by fluted legs having acanthus tops. The legs are conjoined by gracefully curved stretchers centered with an acanthus finial...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Carrara Marble

Bacco desk in clear glass attributed to Tonelli, Italy, 1980s
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Attributed to Tonelli Design... is a glass table whose pure lines convey all the strength of its balance. Supports can be arranged mirrored or parallel ...
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1980s Italian Minimalist Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass

Bon Coffee Table from Ringvide, Black Oil, Black Glass Top, Scandinavian
Located in Visby, SE
Bon coffee table. Since the dawn of man, the fireplace has played a central role in gatherings. Everything was based on some collected burning logs. Here people gathered to prepare...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass, Smoked Glass, Pine

Scandinavian Antique Table of Pine Wood with Green Patinated Frame, 19th Century
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Antique Scandinavian country side working table from the 19th century made of pine wood. The frame of table is hand painted with matte green pai...
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19th Century Scandinavian Other Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine, Paint

Desk in Grey Shagreen by Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
This futurist desk is made of original shagreen. It has 1 central drawer with a brass knob. The triangular legs are in metal with an antique brass pa...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Futurist Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Modern White Blossom Glass Mosaic Desk with Modern Metal Base by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Pavia Blossom desk/vanity by Ercole Home has a 2-drawer, with a painted white wood finish on oak. Handcut glass mosaics in white and silver decorate the drawer fronts in blossom...
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2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Fine 19th Century Gillows Parquetry and Gilt Bronze Kidney Shaped Table
Located in Benington, Herts
An extremely fine gilt bronze mounted parquetry kidney shaped writing table attributed to Gillows of Lancaster. English Circa 1865 The rosewood lozenge trellis inlaid kidney shape...
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1860s English Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Danish 18th Century Writing Desk By Royal Architect C. F. Harsdorff
By Caspar Frederik Harsdorff
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
18th Century writing desk with five drawers. The desk is designed by the Danish royal neoclassical architect Caspar Frederik Harsdorff.
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Late 18th Century Danish Neoclassical Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Italian Two Part L Shaped Desk, circa 1960
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Mid Century Modern Italian two part L shaped desk, rosewood with metal drawers. The desks rest on a base of curved metal legs. The smaller desk offers two open shelves and three dr...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Doris Double Pedestal Dining Table in White Carrara Marble and Cast Aluminum
Located in Fiesole, Florence
Dining tables with marble tops and multifaceted pedestals in cast bronze, blackened bronze or aluminum. Inspired by Doric columns in archaic architecture, the extruded multi-point ...
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble, Breccia Marble, Carrara Marble, Siena Marble, Aluminum, Bronze

English Victorian Gothic Revival Carved Oak Table
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian Gothic Revival (late 19th Century) carved oak rectangular table resting on two wide carved legs connected at center under the tabletop by two arching carved open su...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Oak

19th Century Biedermeier Ash Writing desk, Austria - Vienna, Shellac
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant Biedermeier writing desk comes from Austria (Vienna) from the 19th century. It is made of spruce plywood veneered with ash and has undergone careful restoration. During ...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Ash, Lacquer

Twain, Red Leather Desk, Designed by Gordon Guillaumier, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (1.8) The twain desk has a lacquered brushed steel frame, which gi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

One-off Oval Wood and Metal Table by Adelmo Rascaroli, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Custom made Italian 60s oval wood dining table by Adelmo Rascaroli. Black metal base with brass feet and wood top.
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1960s Italian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

English Pine Child's Desk
Located in Wilson, NC
This desk has double exposed peg construction. Two drawers have recessed panels framed by carved moldings. The sides have deep recessed panels. The top has a shrinkage crack at the b...
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1860s English Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Antique Gustavian Work Table, Genuine Swedish Country Desk Table with Drawer
Located in Kramfors, SE
Gustavian styled work table from the county Norrbotten in northern Sweden. The table was made during the late 18th century and has a faux painted leg frame. The wooden drawer pull on...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

Butternut Study Desk with Natural Linoleum Table Top, Customizable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
The study desk is made with a butternut powder-coated steel frame and a pearl coloured natural linoleum tabletop. The linoleum for our desks is selected for...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Vintage Burl Wood and Brass Campaign Desk by John Widdicomb
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage burl wood campaign desk designed by John Widdicomb for Widdicomb Furniture in the United States, circa 1960. This exceptional executive desk from Widdicomb is a stunning exam...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Maison Jansen Attributed Neoclassical Steel Quartz Marble Top Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent stainless steel mahogany writing table, bureau plat, or desk attributed to Maison Jansen, France. The desk features a thick slab of quartz Carrara style marble on top with thick polished brass trim. The case is crafted from rich radiant grained mahogany and covered with stainless steel. Fronted by three drawers and two large, locking storage...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

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Quartz, Brass, Steel

Arts & Crafts Solid Oak Roll Top Desk
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Solid Oak English hand crafted roll-top desk with good proportions. Stately, yet not too large. Original patina with English lever lock mark and dovetailed joinery. Pigeon hole compa...
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1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

A Fine French 1940s Louis XVI Style Cherrywood Desk
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Neoclassical cherry writing table in the style of Louis XVI with one drawer, bronze pull and sabots, and a leather top.
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1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Executive Mid-century Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modern style executive desk with yellow formica top, metal handles and cane back. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).  
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut, Laminate

Louis XVI Walnut Architects Table a La Tronchin
Located in Essex, MA
A fine and unusual piece with gilt bronze mounts, when in table position rectangular with a ratcheted adjustable slant lid , a winding key raised and lowers the reading, working sect...
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1780s French Louis XVI Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

1970s Monumental Executive Floating Lucite and Wood Desk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning lucite desk you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, i...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Lucite, Wood

Large L Shape Walnut Desk with Return by Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern executive desk by Harvey Probber.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

18th Century Country French Neoclassical Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Country French neoclassical secretary is a splendid example of the genre, dating to the reign of Louis XVI himself! The period saw ...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Modern organic Solid Oak wood work table desk with brass inlay & storage
Located in Hyderabad, TG
The Jazba work/writing desk table in solid Oak, is designed thoughtfully to address all the needs in your study/productive spaces. The organic kidney bean shaped top and cylindrical ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Fine Arts Furniture Co. Elegant Mahogany Three Drawer Writing Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant and modern mahogany three drawer writing table from Fine Arts Furniture, Grand Rapids MI, a venerable name in Grand Rapids furniture...
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20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Regency Mahogany Library Table Attributed to Gillows
Located in London, GB
A FINE REGENCY MAHOGANY LIBRARY TABLE ATTRIBUTED TO GILLOWS, CIRCA 1820. With original blind-tooled coral-red Morocco leather top, the frieze with three mahogany-lined drawers to ei...
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19th Century Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Early 20th Century French Carved Oak Table
Located in Savannah, GA
This is a fabulous quality, very highly carved table made in France, circa 1920. The table has extremely Fine quality carvings throughout. The side...
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Early 20th Century French Rococo Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Midcentury Modern Wooden Desk by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini
Located in Madrid, ES
Hardwood writing desk designed by Gianfranco Frattini and produced by Bernini, Italy. The desk features a removable top part with extra drawers and storage compartments. This desk ca...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood

Midcentury Italian Small Desk 1960s Gio Ponti Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Italian midcentury small desk in style of Gio Ponti.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Antiqued Gold Finish Baroque Style Dining Table Base
Located in Sheffield, MA
Glam up your dining experience with this antiqued gold "gilt" toned Baroque Hollywood Regency styled metal and glass dining table. Be it ...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

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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