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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 1920s
Louis XVI style Bureau plat, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th Century French Louis XVI style bureau plat. Having an inset leather top, gilded ormolu mouldings and mounts. Trellis parquetry to the frieze, with flora...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Louis XVI style Bureau plat, 19th Century
Louis XVI style Bureau plat, 19th Century

Louis XVI style Bureau plat, 19th Century

Antique William IV Leather Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A fantastic original William IV period desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1830-1840’s. It is of amazing quality and is of lovely proportions. The top has three...
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Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique William IV Leather Writing Table / Desk
Antique William IV Leather Writing Table / Desk

Antique William IV Leather Writing Table / Desk

Circa 1860 Adjustable Height Double-Sided Reading Table, English
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1860 adjustable height double sided reading table, English. Well figured mahogany. Nicely shaped base with four flattened bun feet. Bold turned column with brass collar and adj...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Circa 1860 Adjustable Height Double-Sided Reading Table, English
Circa 1860 Adjustable Height Double-Sided Reading Table, English

Circa 1860 Adjustable Height Double-Sided Reading Table, English

19th Century Louis XV Style Leather Top French Desk
Located in Houston, TX
The 19th Century Louis XV Style Leather Top French Desk is a remarkable and ornate antique piece that exudes opulence and historical grandeur. Painted in a sophisticated black finish...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

19th Century Louis XV Style Leather Top French Desk
19th Century Louis XV Style Leather Top French Desk

19th Century Louis XV Style Leather Top French Desk

Table, 20th Century, Fuctionalist Style
Located in Lučenec, SK
This table is of a sought-after style. It is suitable for an office or private study.
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1920s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Table, 20th Century, Fuctionalist Style
Table, 20th Century, Fuctionalist Style

Table, 20th Century, Fuctionalist Style

Antique Bonheur Du Jour, French, Walnut, Ladies Writing Desk, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bonheur du jour. A French, walnut ladies writing desk, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Sumptuous colour...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Bonheur Du Jour, French, Walnut, Ladies Writing Desk, Victorian, C.1900
Antique Bonheur Du Jour, French, Walnut, Ladies Writing Desk, Victorian, C.1900

Antique Bonheur Du Jour, French, Walnut, Ladies Writing Desk, Victorian, C.1900

Renaissance Revival Kneehole Desk
Located in New York, NY
Renaissance Revival kneehole desk, with rectangular walnut top above a white painted two pedestal desk, with one long and two short drawers above two cab...
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19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Renaissance Revival Kneehole Desk
Renaissance Revival Kneehole Desk

Renaissance Revival Kneehole Desk

Mahogany Writing Table - Bean Shape - Edwardian Period - Circa: 1890-1900
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
A delightful antique writing table in mahogany, in the form of a "bean" or "kidney", in the full Edwardian period. This magnificent piece, entirely restored by our workshops, has a f...
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19th Century British Country Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Writing Table - Bean Shape - Edwardian Period - Circa: 1890-1900
Mahogany Writing Table - Bean Shape - Edwardian Period - Circa: 1890-1900

Mahogany Writing Table - Bean Shape - Edwardian Period - Circa: 1890-1900

A Fine Quality Louis XVI style Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Bureau Plat by Alexandre
By Alexandre Chevrié, Paris 1
Located in New York, NY
Contains gilt ornaments and a frieze of putti in heaven on either side. Topped with blind-tooled leather, an inset writing surface. Contains one large drawer that runs the width of ...
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Mid-19th Century Rococo Revival Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

A Fine Quality Louis XVI style Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Bureau Plat by Alexandre
A Fine Quality Louis XVI style Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Bureau Plat by Alexandre

A Fine Quality Louis XVI style Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Bureau Plat by Alexandre

Louis XVI Style Brass Mounted Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top with inset brown leather over a central drawer flanked by a deep drawer and two single drawers. Finished on back with false drawers. Raised on circular tapered fluted...
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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Style Brass Mounted Mahogany Writing Table
Louis XVI Style Brass Mounted Mahogany Writing Table

Louis XVI Style Brass Mounted Mahogany Writing Table

Large double-sided Renaissance-style writing desk with secrets by Leglas-Maurice
By François Leglas-Maurice
Located in Paris, FR
Large double-sided Renaissance-style writing-desk with secrets, stamped and inscribed by François-Pierre Leglas-Maurice. It won a gold medal at the 1...
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Late 19th Century French Revival Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Fruitwood, Pearwood

Large double-sided Renaissance-style writing desk with secrets by Leglas-Maurice
Large double-sided Renaissance-style writing desk with secrets by Leglas-Maurice

Large double-sided Renaissance-style writing desk with secrets by Leglas-Maurice

Late Regency Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A Fine Late Regency Mahogany Dressing or Writing Table in the Manner of Gillows of Lancaster. This fine table with its shaped superstructure and concave front was originally conceiv...
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Early 19th Century Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Late Regency Mahogany Writing Table
Late Regency Mahogany Writing Table

Late Regency Mahogany Writing Table

Swedish Gustavian Antique Table Desk Grey White Carved Detail, C.1860-1870
Located in LONDON, GB
Shipping update - please message us directly with your city and zip/postcode for a delivery cost to your location on this item - please do not request shipping from 1st dibs Beautif...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Swedish Gustavian Antique Table Desk Grey White Carved Detail, C.1860-1870
Swedish Gustavian Antique Table Desk Grey White Carved Detail, C.1860-1870

Swedish Gustavian Antique Table Desk Grey White Carved Detail, C.1860-1870

French 19th Century Leather Top Louis XV Style Writing Desk or Bureau Plat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
French writing desk beautifully finished in walnut, leather and inlaid burlwood veneer, is a fantastic piece of 19th century French design in the Louis XV style. The bureau plat is...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Leather Top Louis XV Style Writing Desk or Bureau Plat
French 19th Century Leather Top Louis XV Style Writing Desk or Bureau Plat

French 19th Century Leather Top Louis XV Style Writing Desk or Bureau Plat

Superb English Paint Decorated Adams Satinwood Carlton House Desk Circa 1890s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a spectacular Adams paint decorated Carlton house desk with some of the finest paint decorated scenery we have seen in a long time. This is a superb desk, both in terms of si...
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1890s English Adam Style Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Superb English Paint Decorated Adams Satinwood Carlton House Desk Circa 1890s
Superb English Paint Decorated Adams Satinwood Carlton House Desk Circa 1890s

Superb English Paint Decorated Adams Satinwood Carlton House Desk Circa 1890s

charming 1920thies writing desk or console birch and walnut with carved flowers
Located in Weiningen, CH
charming 1920thies writing desk or console oak and walnut with carved flowers. May also be used as dressing table has a mirror with 2 drawers.
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

charming 1920thies writing desk or console birch and walnut with carved flowers
charming 1920thies writing desk or console birch and walnut with carved flowers

charming 1920thies writing desk or console birch and walnut with carved flowers

A Victorian Rosewood Desk By Maple & Co
By Maple & Co.
Located in Accrington, GB
A fine quality desk made by the famous furniture maker Maple & Co. The desk has decorative inlayed rosewood veneers, four desktop drawers with brass ...
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1880s British Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

A Victorian Rosewood Desk By Maple & Co
A Victorian Rosewood Desk By Maple & Co

A Victorian Rosewood Desk By Maple & Co

Louis XV Style Carved Oak Drop Front Two Drawers Secretary Bureau, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Louis XV Style carved oak drop front secretary or bureau or writing desk, two drawers with shaped bronze handles, made in France in the 1920s....
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1920s French Louis XV Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Style Carved Oak Drop Front Two Drawers Secretary Bureau, 1920s
Louis XV Style Carved Oak Drop Front Two Drawers Secretary Bureau, 1920s

Louis XV Style Carved Oak Drop Front Two Drawers Secretary Bureau, 1920s

School bench and table with cast iron frame 19th Century
Located in Udenhout, NL
Beautiful school bench and table with cast iron frame from the 19th Century. Recuperated out of France.
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1880s French Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

School bench and table with cast iron frame 19th Century
School bench and table with cast iron frame 19th Century

School bench and table with cast iron frame 19th Century

Mid 19th Century Swedish Desk
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Mid 19th Century desk with galleried top. With one drawer and repainted in light grey. Circa 1860.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid 19th Century Swedish Desk
Mid 19th Century Swedish Desk

Mid 19th Century Swedish Desk

Louis XV Style French Kingwood Parquetry and Gilt Bronze Bureau Plat 'Desk'
By Jean-Pierre Latz
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A late 19th century French Bureau Plat in kingwood and amaranth parquetry with three drawers to one side with gilt bronze decoration all round; notable are the drawer handles modelled with Chinese heads; the two ends decorated with Apollo heads...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Kingwood

Louis XV Style French Kingwood Parquetry and Gilt Bronze Bureau Plat 'Desk'
Louis XV Style French Kingwood Parquetry and Gilt Bronze Bureau Plat 'Desk'

Louis XV Style French Kingwood Parquetry and Gilt Bronze Bureau Plat 'Desk'

Antique French Writing Desk Table Renaissance Revival Dolphin Carved Oak Petite
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL PETITE Size Antique French Honey Oak Renaissance Revival Writing Desk or Table with Drawer and Double Pedestal ~~c. 1890 Wi...
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1890s French Renaissance Revival Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique French Writing Desk Table Renaissance Revival Dolphin Carved Oak Petite
Antique French Writing Desk Table Renaissance Revival Dolphin Carved Oak Petite

Antique French Writing Desk Table Renaissance Revival Dolphin Carved Oak Petite

19th Century Spanish Baroque Carved Bleached Walnut and Iron Writing Table Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a focal point to your study or library with this elegant antique fruitwood desk. Carved in Spain circa 1870, the tall trestle table stands on four carved barley twist legs ending in round feet, and connected with a decorative forged iron stretcher. The desk features three carved drawers across the front decorated with floral motifs and dressed with decorative iron knobs. The thick rectangular top surface built with one single plank of walnut, is embellished with a carved molded trim around the edges. The large writing table...
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Mid-19th Century Spanish Louis XIII Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century Spanish Baroque Carved Bleached Walnut and Iron Writing Table Desk
19th Century Spanish Baroque Carved Bleached Walnut and Iron Writing Table Desk

19th Century Spanish Baroque Carved Bleached Walnut and Iron Writing Table Desk

Regency Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top with inset tooled red leather top and cross banded edge over three drawers front and back. Raised on circular tapered legs. Casters. Sold Bonhams , London, February 1...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Regency Mahogany Writing Table
Regency Mahogany Writing Table

Regency Mahogany Writing Table

Antique Continental Chippendale Carved Mahogany Drop Front Desk C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Continental Chippendale desk offers upper gallery over drop front desk having carved foliate decoration and opening to interior with storage writing surface and storage co...
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19th Century European Chippendale Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Continental Chippendale Carved Mahogany Drop Front Desk C1890
Antique Continental Chippendale Carved Mahogany Drop Front Desk C1890

Antique Continental Chippendale Carved Mahogany Drop Front Desk C1890

19th Century Swedish Partners Desk
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
19th Century double sided Swedish partners desk. With fourteen drawers, the top two are faux. Repainted.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Partners Desk
19th Century Swedish Partners Desk

19th Century Swedish Partners Desk

Pair of 19th Century French Vernis Martin Cylinder Top Desks
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality rare pair of 19th century French Vernis Martin cylinder top desks, each having marble tops with brass gallery, above a hand painted cupboard, flanked by mi...
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19th Century French Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of 19th Century French Vernis Martin Cylinder Top Desks
Pair of 19th Century French Vernis Martin Cylinder Top Desks

Pair of 19th Century French Vernis Martin Cylinder Top Desks

Antique Victorian Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
A fantastic original antique Victorian leather top desk. This was made in England, it dates from around 1880-1900. The quality i...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Leather

Antique Victorian Leather Top Desk
Antique Victorian Leather Top Desk

Antique Victorian Leather Top Desk

Magnificent 19th century French Louis XVI bureau plat retailed by Rinck Paris
By Rinck
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine late 19th century French mahogany and gilt bronze mounted bureau plat. Original leather top. Magnificent quality gilt bronze mounts. Retailed and stamped by Rinck 115 FRG St Antoine...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Magnificent 19th century French Louis XVI bureau plat retailed by Rinck Paris
Magnificent 19th century French Louis XVI bureau plat retailed by Rinck Paris

Magnificent 19th century French Louis XVI bureau plat retailed by Rinck Paris

Louis XVI style Mahogany Tric Trac / Writing table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis XVI style mahogany brass mounted tric trac / writing table, 19th century. Removeable mahogany top inset with faux leather, frieze with brass mounted drawers, drawer on ...
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19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI style Mahogany Tric Trac / Writing table
Louis XVI style Mahogany Tric Trac / Writing table

Louis XVI style Mahogany Tric Trac / Writing table

19th Century French Oak Writing Desk
Located in High Point, NC
This oak desk was made in France in the 19th Century. An original concept for a standing height desk, this practical piece is designed in the eleg...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Oak Writing Desk
19th Century French Oak Writing Desk

19th Century French Oak Writing Desk

19th Century Louis XV French Desk with Cabriolet Legs, 1890s
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Louis XV style French walnut writing desk with three drawers and cabriolet legs. Created in France during the 19th century, th...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Louis XV French Desk with Cabriolet Legs, 1890s
19th Century Louis XV French Desk with Cabriolet Legs, 1890s

19th Century Louis XV French Desk with Cabriolet Legs, 1890s

Regency Rosewood Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
With a beautiful rectangular green leather inset top with banded edge and two frieze drawers with trestle lyre form base. Turned stretcher. Raised on saber legs with brass paw feet c...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Regency Rosewood Writing Table
Regency Rosewood Writing Table

Regency Rosewood Writing Table

Dutch Art Deco Modernist desk, Netherlands, 1920s
By Tijsseling
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A modestly sized modernist writing desk with an assymetrical design, giving it a Haagse School/modernist appearance. It has one large drawer at the front and a three shelve storage ...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Dutch Art Deco Modernist desk, Netherlands, 1920s
Dutch Art Deco Modernist desk, Netherlands, 1920s

Dutch Art Deco Modernist desk, Netherlands, 1920s

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Provincial French Tea Table with Drawer, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant tea table was crafted of in late-19th-century France in the Louis XV-style, defined by its scalloped apron and thin cabriole legs. The s-form legs curve outwards from th...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut

Provincial French Tea Table with Drawer, c. 1900
Provincial French Tea Table with Drawer, c. 1900

Provincial French Tea Table with Drawer, c. 1900

19th Spanish Side Table with Cared Turned Legs and Iron Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish side table with cared Solomonic turned legs and iron stretcher. The top has a carved edges and a beautiful grain and patina.
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Mid-19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

19th Spanish Side Table with Cared Turned Legs and Iron Stretcher
19th Spanish Side Table with Cared Turned Legs and Iron Stretcher

19th Spanish Side Table with Cared Turned Legs and Iron Stretcher

Mahogany Centrepiece Desk with Drawers France 19th Century
Located in Palermo, IT
Beautiful mahogany feather wall desk from the second half of the 1800s from France, drawer interiors made of oak. The desk is completely original is in good condition, The desk ha...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Mahogany Centrepiece Desk with Drawers France 19th Century
Mahogany Centrepiece Desk with Drawers France 19th Century

Mahogany Centrepiece Desk with Drawers France 19th Century

Sheraton Period Partridgewood Tambour Desk
Located in Maidstone, GB
Sheraton period partridigewood desk, completely enclosed by reeded tambour shutter, a short draw to each side, on square tapering legs, the whole inlaid with floral marquetry panels ...
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19th Century British Sheraton Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Sheraton Period Partridgewood Tambour Desk
Sheraton Period Partridgewood Tambour Desk

Sheraton Period Partridgewood Tambour Desk

Rustic 19h Century Country French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming and rustic late 18th century country French provincial writing table or desk hand-crafted from fruitwood. Made in the South of France this table features a whimsical style f...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Rustic 19h Century Country French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table
Rustic 19h Century Country French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table

Rustic 19h Century Country French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table

19th Century, French Wood Travel Desk
Located in IT
19th Century, French Wood Travel Desk Measures: cm H 103 x W 52 x closed D 9. Open D 59 cm This particular travel desk was made in France, in the earl...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century, French Wood Travel Desk
19th Century, French Wood Travel Desk

19th Century, French Wood Travel Desk

Bruce Talbert for Gillows Attributed Gothic Revival Two-Tier Library Table
By Bruce James Talbert, Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
Bruce Talbert, Attributed, a Gothic Revival walnut library or serving table with turned gallery below the upper serving area, on turned legs with ebonized details united by a full si...
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Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Bruce Talbert for Gillows Attributed Gothic Revival Two-Tier Library Table
Bruce Talbert for Gillows Attributed Gothic Revival Two-Tier Library Table

Bruce Talbert for Gillows Attributed Gothic Revival Two-Tier Library Table

Desk 19th Century Italy Walnut Drawers Louis Philippe Green Leather Top Restored
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Center Desk of 19th Century, Italy , in Walnut with 5 Drawers, style Louis Philippe with Green Leather Top, Restored and wax polished. Height under chair 65 cm (26 inches) All original, with its beautiful antique furniture...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Desk 19th Century Italy Walnut Drawers Louis Philippe Green Leather Top Restored
Desk 19th Century Italy Walnut Drawers Louis Philippe Green Leather Top Restored

Desk 19th Century Italy Walnut Drawers Louis Philippe Green Leather Top Restored

19th Century Empire Style Gold Leaf Library Table / Desk
Located in Houston, TX
This 19th Century Empire Style Gold Leaf Library Table/Desk is a truly exquisite piece of furniture that exudes timeless elegance and sophistication. Crafted in the opulent Empire st...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th Century Empire Style Gold Leaf Library Table / Desk
19th Century Empire Style Gold Leaf Library Table / Desk

19th Century Empire Style Gold Leaf Library Table / Desk

Empire desk, France, circa 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Empire desk, France, circa 1880. Currently under renovation. Wood: mahogany dimensions: height 80 cm x width 150 cm x depth 80 cm
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1880s French Empire Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Empire desk, France, circa 1880.
Empire desk, France, circa 1880.

Empire desk, France, circa 1880.

George III Library Table
Located in Kettering, GB
A stunning and rare George III library table, circa 1810, with original leather top with a magnificent, verdigris-like patina. A pair of friez...
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1810s British Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

George III Library Table
George III Library Table

George III Library Table

Antique French Louis XVI Bronze Mounted Writing Table
By Jean-Henri Riesener, François Linke, Claude Michel Clodion
Located in Forney, TX
A striking French antique Louis XVI style gilt bronze mounted writing table made after the model by cabinetmaker to King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinetteean, important ébéniste Jean-Henri Riesener (German/French, 1734-1806) and later reproduced by Francois Linke (French, 1855-1946). Signed bronze mounts, Marco. Born in France in the early 19th century, possibly during the late 18th century Louis XVI period, most likely Parisian work, exquisitely hand-crafted in several woods of contrasting colors including walnut and mahogany to create fine wooden inlays and parquetry detailing. The original partially inset marble top with dramatic veining sits above a flat sided break-fronted front and back adorned with fine bas-relief bronze plaques cast adorned with putti cherubs in the manner of the French sculptor Clodion (Claude Michel, 1738-1814). The centered front bronze panel disguises a single frieze drawer with dovetail joinery and original key, flanked by gilded bronze foliate mounted rounded corners, a simulated panel drawer to the reverse, embellished on all four sides by intricate finely chiseled, chased and sculpted scrolling laurel ribbon and garland swag ormolu mounts, patinated brass running ornamentation, rising elegantly on four bronze dore ring mounted straight tapering fluted legs, terminating in patinated bronze toupie feet sabots. Signed / marks; the bronzes are stamped / incised Marco. PROVENANCE / ACQUISITION: Property from the Collection of Gloria Monnet Nicholson, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Acquired from highly reputable auction house Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas. Fine Furniture & Decorative Arts Signature Auction, catalog #8085. Dimensions: (approx) 30" High, 32" Wide 21.5" Deep As warm and attractive as it is useful, having the ideal size and proportions for a variety of different uses, including as a side table, petite bureau...
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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Antique French Louis XVI Bronze Mounted Writing Table
Antique French Louis XVI Bronze Mounted Writing Table

Antique French Louis XVI Bronze Mounted Writing Table

Antique very fine quality small 19th Century mahogany writing side table desk
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique very fine quality small 19th Century mahogany writing side table desk. Lovely age colour and patina. Recently restored to a very good standard. No loose joints and no woodwo...
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19th Century Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Antique very fine quality small 19th Century mahogany writing side table desk
Antique very fine quality small 19th Century mahogany writing side table desk

Antique very fine quality small 19th Century mahogany writing side table desk

Little Box for SESC Pompeia by Lina Bo Bardi , 2022, Marcenaria Baraúna
By Lina Bo Bardi
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Design：Lina Bo Bardi, Marcelo Ferraz, André Vainer Material：Solid Pine, Melamine laminate, with casters Designed by Lina Bo Baldi in 1986, this children's desk was created for insta...
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1880s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Little Box for SESC Pompeia by Lina Bo Bardi , 2022, Marcenaria Baraúna
Little Box for SESC Pompeia by Lina Bo Bardi , 2022, Marcenaria Baraúna

Little Box for SESC Pompeia by Lina Bo Bardi , 2022, Marcenaria Baraúna

Antique English Georgian Table Small Desk Nightstand Lowboy 3 Drawers Tiger Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL Antique English Tiger Oak Georgian Writing Desk, Table, Lowboy, or Nightstand with Drawers~~c. early 19th Century So versatile~~coul...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique English Georgian Table Small Desk Nightstand Lowboy 3 Drawers Tiger Oak
Antique English Georgian Table Small Desk Nightstand Lowboy 3 Drawers Tiger Oak

Antique English Georgian Table Small Desk Nightstand Lowboy 3 Drawers Tiger Oak

Regency Style Bureau Plat Desk with Bronze Figures
Located in Dallas, TX
Fine Bureau Plat with Parquety top and bronze figures all in excellent conditions.
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1890s French Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Regency Style Bureau Plat Desk with Bronze Figures
Regency Style Bureau Plat Desk with Bronze Figures

Regency Style Bureau Plat Desk with Bronze Figures

Antique English Georgian Table Desk Nightstand PETITE Lowboy Highly Carved Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL Antique English HIGHLY CARVED Oak Georgian Writing Desk, Table, Lowboy, or Nightstand with Drawers~~PETITE SIZE~~c. early 19th Century...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique English Georgian Table Desk Nightstand PETITE Lowboy Highly Carved Oak
Antique English Georgian Table Desk Nightstand PETITE Lowboy Highly Carved Oak

Antique English Georgian Table Desk Nightstand PETITE Lowboy Highly Carved Oak

Restored Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk, Revived Polish, Czech, 1830s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk. Source: Czech Period: 1830-1839 Material: Walnut It has been re-polished with polyutherane piano lacquer by our professional refurbishing ...
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1830s Czech Biedermeier Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

Restored Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk, Revived Polish, Czech, 1830s
Restored Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk, Revived Polish, Czech, 1830s

Restored Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk, Revived Polish, Czech, 1830s

Antique Northern Swedish Blue Country Table or Desk
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish country table or desk with a drawer. The table is an authentic country house furniture from northern Sweden made by hand in solid pine. The table has the original blu...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Antique Northern Swedish Blue Country Table or Desk
Antique Northern Swedish Blue Country Table or Desk

Antique Northern Swedish Blue Country Table or Desk

Antique Ladies Writing Desk, English, Correspondence Table, Victorian, C.1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ladies writing desk. An English, mahogany and leather correspondence table, dating to the early Victorian period, circa...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Antique Ladies Writing Desk, English, Correspondence Table, Victorian, C.1850
Antique Ladies Writing Desk, English, Correspondence Table, Victorian, C.1850

Antique Ladies Writing Desk, English, Correspondence Table, Victorian, C.1850

Early Victorian Mahogany Writing Table With Cope & Collinson Casters
Located in Essex, MA
Typical form with rectangular top with inset brown leather over two drawers flanked by rounded paneled ends, raised on lotus carved turned tapered legs and casters.
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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Early Victorian Mahogany Writing Table With Cope & Collinson Casters
Early Victorian Mahogany Writing Table With Cope & Collinson Casters

Early Victorian Mahogany Writing Table With Cope & Collinson Casters

Elegant Mahogany Vanity Table in Light Brown From the Late 19th Century
Located in Opole, PL
Elegant Mahogany Vanity Table in Light Brown From the Late 19th Century We present you an elegant and exquisite Victorian vanity table composed ...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Mirror, Mahogany

Elegant Mahogany Vanity Table in Light Brown From the Late 19th Century
Elegant Mahogany Vanity Table in Light Brown From the Late 19th Century

Elegant Mahogany Vanity Table in Light Brown From the Late 19th Century

19th Century French Wooden Desk
Located in High Point, NC
The commanding presence of this 19th-century French desk is attributed to its square pedestal structure. The ensemble of six drawers is perched upon two sturdy legs, which also doubl...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

19th Century French Wooden Desk
19th Century French Wooden Desk

19th Century French Wooden Desk

Regency Rosewood Writing Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine Regency period rosewood library or writing table, the lobed top with satinwood banding and inlaid edge, over lyre base similarly inlaid and standing on boldly carved hairy lion ...
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1820s English Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Regency Rosewood Writing Table
Regency Rosewood Writing Table

Regency Rosewood Writing Table

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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