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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 1920s
Baroque Style Walnut Desk, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A baroque style walnut writing table with a serpentine rectangular top, rounded frieze, deeply sculpted cabriole legs, pipe legs and wide drawer.Comfort and order. An exemplar of ele...
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19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut, Wood
Chiffonniere, Writing Table Walnut, Louis XV Style, Period : 19th Century
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Adorable little writing case in walnut with inlay, Louis XV style.
It has four high, slender and curved legs.
Its central body is composed of a drawer pull and three rows of drawers under a top tray with wide borders surrounding the back and sides, thus preventing objects from falling out.
The pull-out is covered with green felt.
Each drawer opens with small round pull knobs.
The front and sides are covered with diagonal marquetry.
Period: 19th century.
Dimensions : Height : 69cm x width : 21 x depth : 21cm.
The Louis XV style covers a period from 1725 to 1760, a new and precious style, it is also called Rocaille style because the rocaille remains the preferred ornament, it is also called Rococo style or Pompadour style.
The distinction is made during this period between the furniture of apparat and the usual furniture, it is also the great time of the cabinetmakers, of the floral or geometrical marquetries, of the taste for the exoticism and of the arrival of a number of small pieces of furniture related to the need for comfort, like the secretaries, the dusters, the bedside tables, etc.
Louis XV furniture is a must in the history of decorative arts!
It is referred to as "the moment of perfection of French art".
Even today, while furniture is essentially based on straight lines and parallelepipedal volumes, the curved Louis...
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19th Century Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Neo-Classical R.J. Horner Style Desk / Table Green Leather Top & Dolphin Base
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 19th century Neo-classical R.J. Horner style ebonized desk with carved dolphin base and tooled green leather top. It has wonderful patina! The desk is very heavy and m...
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Late 19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak
19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Writing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Writing Table combines classic architecture with modern sensibilities creating a table that can be used for a wide variety of purposes, all while...
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1880s French Louis XVI Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
19th Century English William IV Fruitwood Writing Table or Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome 19th century English William IV writing table or desk crafted from mixed fruitwood and oak. The table has storage drawers on each end with patinated brass pulls. The top has...
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19th Century English William IV Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Regency Desk Writing Table Mahogany 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Sheraton Revival Mahogany Writing Desk.
The term "Sheraton Revival" typically refers to a style of furniture that draws inspiration from the designs of the late 18th-century English ...
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1880s Regency Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Exhibition Quality Mahogany Cylinder Desk, Maple & Co
By Maple & Co.
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5493 Superb quality and very attractive, late Victorian flamed cylinder bureau by Maples & Co, having fine carved gallery to top above three mahogany lined and satinwood crossbande...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Partner Desk
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique teak partners desk that can be used from 2 sides. Entirely in very good condition. Green gold-edged leather top. The desk has no drawer in the middle and therefore ...
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1850s Indian Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Fine French Blackened Wood Desk with an Off White Lacquered Top with Inlays
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French blackened wood desk with 3 drawers, an off white & black lacquered top with metal Inlays, and bronze handles and wheels.
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Italian 1820s Walnut and Mahogany Desk with Five Drawers, Pull-out and Banding
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian walnut and mahogany desk from circa 1820 with dark brown leather pull-out drawer, five drawers and thin banding around the drawers. This Italian walnut and mahogany desk f...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany, Walnut
Antique French Carved Oak Secretary Desk Bureau Drop Front Louis XV Style
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French carved oak secretary desk bureau drop front Louis XV Style.
Direct from France, a lovely antique French carved “drop front” secretary/desk with quintessential French ...
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1920s French Louis XV Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Edwardian 1880s Stamped Maple & Co Brown Leather Sheraton Writing Desk Table
By Maple & Co.
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely Edwardian 1880s Stamped Maple & Co Writing Table With Brown Leather Top.
This Edwardian 1880s writing desk table is a magnificent ...
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19th Century British Edwardian Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
A French 19th Century Louis XV Style Kingwood Parquetry Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine French 19th Century Louis XV Style Kingwood and Tulipwood Parquetry and Figural Ormolu Mounted Ladies Writing Desk with Figures of Ram-Heads. The lockplate by Thomas Elsley Lt...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Stunning Inlaid Mahogany Marquetry Bronze Mounted Directoire French Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This desk is absolutely stunning with gorgeous mahogany done in marquetry inlay and bright bronze ormolu that is crisp and extremely well defined. The desk has two drawers and wll sh...
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1920s French Directoire Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
REGENCY MAHOGANY WRITING Table
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A good regency mahogany writing table in the manner of Gillows of Lancaster with a reeded leg and unusual gradooned top mould. Good colour and patina, the leather top look to be orig...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Simulated Marble Painted Italian Desk
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Painted Italian Desk, smart cabriole legs, extraordinary faux marble painted top, blue base. Later painted, recent refreshing and colour matching to the base although the impressive ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
19th Century Chippendale Style Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A very fine 19th century Chippendale style mahogany pedestal desk. The rectangular top with inset green tooled leather writing surface and carved moulded edge, above three frieze dra...
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19th Century British Chippendale Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather
Imposing Antique Oakwood Desk Neo Renaissance with carved lions 19th century
Located in Berlin, DE
Oakwood. Straight body ending on curly, Lion-shaped legs. Richly carved on all sides. Slightly protruding tabletop, including the middle drawer. The desk can be placed free in the ro...
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19th Century German Renaissance Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Antique Figured Walnut Inlaid Bureau Desk, Writing Desk, Scotland 1810, H1166
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Figured Walnut Inlaid Bureau Desk, Writing Desk, Scotland 1810, H1166
Scotland 1810
Solid Walnut
Original finish
Rectangular top
Cross banded fall front
The interior of the...
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1810s Scottish Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Brown Leather Carved Cherry Writing Table Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study, home office or library with this antique writing table. Crafted in the Poitou region of France circa 1850 and built of cherry wood, the desk stands on elegant cabri...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Cherry
Carved Oak Desk, England circa 1920
Located in Culver City, CA
Carved Oak Desk
England circa 1920
Detailed carving, with single drawer on both sides, lower shelf and lion feet.
48.25”L x 30”d x 31”h
Ref. TABLE1191
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Art Deco Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A magnificent Art Deco burr walnut pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1920-30’s.
The quality is outstanding, this is a large and impressive size. Ther...
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1920s British Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Dovetail Joints Secretary Drop Front Desk w Drawers Dresser
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique 19th Century Dovetail Joints Secretary Drop Front desk w drawers dresser.
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19th Century American Federal Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Fine C19th French Thuya wood & Marquetry Bureau Plat
By Jean-François Oeben
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine C19th French Thuya wood & Marquetry Bureau Plat
Top with Green inset Leather writing surface, with gold tooling decoration,
possibly the original leather , worn & faded,
Cros...
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1870s French Louis XVI Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Burl
Carved desk from Spain with hand carving and iron stretcher
Located in Houston, TX
The exceptional wood used in this piece reflects great
Quality. The craftsmanship executed is also
Very good. It has a gadrooned edge and the top has
No marks or problems. It has a ...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Desk in Wood, 1920, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk
Book: Buenos Aires Art Deco y Racionalismo
Author: Mimi Bohm
Page: 68
Year: 1920
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk.
The quality of the furniture and the exo...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Style 1850s Painted Desk with Single Drawer and Tapered Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style desk from circa 1850 with tan painted finish, single drawer, fluted tapering legs and carved oval medallions on ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Architects Desk by Edwards & Roberts
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Victorian mahogany satinwood and Goncalo Alves marquetry inlaid and satin wood crossbanded Architects desk by the renowned Victorian retailer and cabinet mak...
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1880s English High Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Fine C19TH French Kingwood & Marquetry Bureau Plat /Writing Table
By Jean-François Oeben
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine C19TH French Burr Walnut & Marquetry Bureau Plat /Writing Table
Black Leather inset top, gold tooling decoration,
with Walnut cross banding. thumb mould edge.
Shaped Burr Waln...
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1870s French Louis XVI Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Unusual Antique American Sheraton Clerk's Desk with Gallery
Located in Morristown, NJ
An unusual 19th c., American Sheraton Clerk's Desk. A shaped gallery with a larger rectangular pigeon hole flanked by three square pigeon holes to each side. The slant writing surfac...
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Early 19th Century American Sheraton Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
A Dutch Bombe Bureau Desk
Located in Edenbridge, GB
Stylish Dutch 19th Century painted bombe bureau desk with wonderful carved lions paw feet and decorative scrolled cabinet work.
With a rolled drop...
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1880s Dutch Country Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Napoleon III Desk or Side Table
Located in Leimen, DE
Discover an extraordinary side table or desk that traces its origins to the period between 1860 and 1870, originating from the artistic craftsmanship of Belgium. This unique piece st...
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1860s Belgian Napoleon III Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Napoleon III style Writing / Center Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Napoleon III style black lacquer and gilt bronze mounted writing / center table, late 19th century. With a black lacquer top banded with gilt bronze and a later glass top, a frieze drawer on one side, resting on black lacquer cabriole...
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Late 19th Century European Napoleon III Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
French Walnut Louis Philippe Desk Leather Top Writing Table, 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French 19th century Louis Philippe pine desk, the top is recovered of coated fabric.
Ten drawers of different size.
Table height: 31.50 in. (80 cm)
Height between the floor and the ...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Desk in Wood, 1920, Sign: Made in France 7382
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk
Sign: Made in France 7382
Year: 1920
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk.
The quality of the furniture and the exotic wood used make it unique. It is an icon ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Louis XV Monumental Solid Carved Gilt Wood Marble Desk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, one of kind, Louis marble wood desk you could hope to find. No bronze details like the standard des...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
Boulle-styled panelled desk Napoleon IIV, late 1800s in bronze
Located in Milano, IT
Behold the exquisite beauty of an antique Boulle-style desk from the late 1800s, a true masterpiece that once graced the era of Napoleon III. This desk is not just a piece of furnitu...
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1880s French Napoleon III Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Big Jeweler Style Art Deco in Wood, 1920, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk style: Art Deco
Year: 1920
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk.
The quality of the furniture and the exotic wood used make it unique. It is an icon of distinct...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
20th Century Oak Wood Renaissance Style French Writing Desk, 1920s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French writing desk from the early 20th century. Furniture of great character and quality richly carved in oak wood in Renaissance style. Desk finished for the center, of excellent p...
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1920s French Renaissance Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Outstanding Antique Kingwood Writing Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5472 Outstanding 19th century kingwood and ormolu writing desk, having new black tooled leather writing surface, serpentine top with brass moulding to the edge and decorative corne...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Kingwood
French Directoire Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage French directoire desk. Wonderful shape with inset green leather top. Great storage too. Add some French Architecture to your home.
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Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Style Bureau Plat
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century glossy ebonized Louis XV style bureau plat with lovely bronze ormolu and black leather top with gilded embossing.
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
French 19th Century Architect's Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French 19th century ebonized wood architect's desk. Features elegant utilitarian lines and exquisite hand-carved detail work. With its dark, rich patina and versatile proportions, th...
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1880s French Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Leather Inset Library Table, C.1840
Located in London, GB
Antique 19th century English Mahogany and leather inset library table C.1840.
A neatly proportioned library desk with two drawers, standing on beautifully turned legs, terminating...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Magnificent Flat Desk in Blackened Wood and Bronzes, Napoleon III Style
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Magnificent flat desk in blackened wood, Napoleon III style, made by the house "Gouffé".
The Gouffé company is a great French furniture manufacturer whose quality of manufacture is ...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Rare 19thc French School Bench Desk For Two
Located in Pasadena, CA
Rare 19thc Wooden French School Bench Desk With 2 Slide out compartments. This desk may fit 2 people working on each side. The bench is connected t...
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19th Century French Adirondack Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
English 19th Century Oak Kneehole Desk with Nine Drawers and Carved Foliage
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English oak office kneehole desk from the 19th century, with green leather top, nine drawers and carved foliage décor. Enrich your home office with the enduring elegance of this E...
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19th Century English Antique Desks and Writing Tables
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Leather, Oak
19th Century Figured Walnut Ladies Writing Desk.
Located in Nantwich, GB
Attractive rare Victorian ladies writing desk with two short drawers below two tambour roll tops, having a highly decorative panel between, supported by a beautiful figured walnut top.
The kneehole has two drawers on either side, flanked by a gallery and two shelves raised by tapered legs on solid brass...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Carved Wood Writing Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Spectacular Antique Carved Wood Writing Desk. In good condition. This table has so many carved details. Really easy to transport it from a place to a...
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Early 19th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Late Victorian Freestanding Satinwood Carlton House Desk
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A late Victorian freestanding satinwood Carlton House desk, the curved rectangular top with the typical arrangement of six small drawers and a central cupboard around three sides, en...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
Willem Penaat for Metz and Co. Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1920s Amsterdam School desk in oak designed by Willem Penaat for Metz and Co. An exquisite synthesis of utility and design with a sleek modernis...
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1920s Dutch Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
19thc French Hand Painted Desk/Vanity With Mirror
Located in Pasadena, CA
19thc French Hand Painted Desk/Vanity Wth Mirror. This amazing vanity has 3 drawers, 2 side compartments and a flip up mirror. Wonderful Old Floral stencil design. Wear consistent of...
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19th Century French Adirondack Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
French 19th Century Writing Table on Wheels Carved Walnut Desk English Style
Located in Labrit, Landes
Writing table or desk made of walnut in the french late 19th century.
This table was stripped by our cabinet maker and the wood is raw to enhance its patina.
Height between the roof ...
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1880s French Antique Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
19th Century French Henri II Neoclassical Writing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Henri II Neoclassical Writing Table makes a great choice for a home office, a student desk, or just a handy table to have in any room that supplies a convenient, ...
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1870s French Neoclassical Revival Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
1800's Antique Fine French Napoleon III Marquetry, Drawers, Bonheur Du Jour Desk
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous 1800's Antique Fine French Napoleon III Marquetry, With Drawers, Bonheur Du Jour Desk!!
Bonheur Du Jour, Desk, Fine French Napoleon III, Marquetry, 19th C. 1800s!!
French...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
19th Century French Kidney-shaped Veneer Writing Desk with Brown Leather Top
Located in Sofia, BG
French kidney-shaped veneer writing table, topped with a leather-covered desk and opening with two belt drawers.
Molded base joined by spacer and finished with casters. Decorated wit...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Desks and Writing Tables
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Leather, Wood
Carved Japanese Desk and Chair Set Bureau 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Highly sought after antique Japanese desk with matching chair
Hand carved from hardwood with some amazing details
Adorned with amazing carved dra...
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1880s Antique Desks and Writing Tables
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Hardwood
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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