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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
Period: 1970s
Period: Late 19th Century
Teak and Steel Executive Desk by Pierre Paulin, France, C. 1975
Located in New York City, NY
Teak and steel executive desk by Pierre Paulin, France, c. 1975. Sleek executive desk (model no. 250) in Burmese teak and polished stainless steel by esteemed French designer Pie...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Fine English 19th Century Mahogany Secretary-Desk
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine English table with a "hidden" writing desk/ secretary opening via three articulated compartments.
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Late 19th Century British Edwardian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Direk Desk by Ennio Chiggio for Nikol International, 1979
Located in Delft, NL
Direk desk by Ennio Chiggio for Nikol International, 1979.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Plywood

Fine Quality 1890s English Adams Paint Decorated Carlton House Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
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1890s English Adam Style Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Satinwood

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

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Brass

Aquamarine Glass Desk by Gallotti & Radice Italia 1970s Bar Cart
Located in Roma, IT
Gallotti & Radice in 8 mm transparent tempered glass. Metal parts in polished stainless steel. On wheels This trolley is a functional piece of furniture that can be placed in your...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Crystal, Chrome

70's Tobacco Leaf Dining Table or Desk
Located in Miami, FL
Textural, organic, and terribly chic. This 70's dining table or desk is sheathed in tobacco leaves and given a acrylic finish to complement its sleek simplicity.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Acrylic, Wood

Ernest H. Igl for Bayer AG 'Hadi' Desk
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernest Igl for Bayer AG, 'Hadi' desk, polyurethane, Germany, 1970s This design by Ernest Igl truly resembles the ethos of the seventies, featuring the commonly used material of that time: polyurethane. Ernest Igl strived for the creation of a desk that focused on functionality combined with an aesthetically pleasing design for daily use. This is discernible in the playful composition of curved lines and round shapes executed in the whole construction. On the left side, three drawers are situated hidden perfectly in the column of the design. At the right side there is a storage compartment placed. Taking every stylistic realization into account, this writing desk feels retro, without clashing with contemporary interiors. Ernest Hofmann...
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1970s German Post-Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Polyester

19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Double-Faced Writing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis XVI walnutdouble-faced writing table will make the perfect addition to any well-appointed room! Ideal as an end table, a center table, or a library table as...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Rare English "Adam" Influenced Hepplewhite Style Carved Mahogany Cylinder Desk
Located in Charleston, SC
Exceptional quality antique English "Adam" influenced Hepplewhite style carved and pierced mahogany cylinder desk with pull out baize covered slide and fitted interior. Please note ...
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Late 19th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany, Baize

Bonheur Du Jour Cylinder Desk Louis XVI Style
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Bonheur Du Jour cylinder desk Louis XVI Style This beautifully crafted Bonheur Du Jour Cylinder desk in mahogany is in the style of Paul Sorman...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

1970s Live Edge Walnut Waterfall Desk Inspiration George Nakashima
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Custom Desk in natural Walnut wood, Live edge Waterfall Form, inspiration George Nakashima. Desk 55.75 w x 34 d x 28.25 tall, Knee clearance 26 tal...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

SALE 19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Inlaid Ladies Desk Brass Ornaments
Located in Sofia, BG
This is a beautiful antique French mahogany inlaid Ladies writing desk made circa 1890. The fall front opens to reveal an interior of leather writing surface, and bank of three drawe...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

M.W. Jr American Studio Roll Top Desk
By Michael Watson, Jr.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
signed, dated, numbered edition 5/5
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1970s American Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Maple

Antique Diminutive Burl & Mahogany Davenport Desk with Watercolor Panels, c1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique diminutive davenport desk offers burl and mahogany construction with upper pierced bronze gallery over slant front desk having watercolor...
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Late 19th Century Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood and Macassar Ebony Executive Desk by Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco style executive writing desk In the manner of Milo Baughman By Henredon, "Scene Two" Collection USA, Circa 1970s Stunning bo...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Macassar, Burl

Mid-Century Modern Oak Campaign Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With four large drawers, sculpted legs, and a black-stained writing surface, this vintage campaign desk is perfect for any home office or study. ...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

"Bisanzio" Desk by Hiroyuki Toyoda for Simon International, Italy, 1970s
Located in Milan, IT
Bisanzio desk by Hiroyuki Toyoda for Simon Gavina. Large black leather covered top, supported by chrome frame and solid brass connection details.      
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1970s Italian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Chrome

1970' S Brass & Oak Italian Desk
Located in Nijlen, VAN
Brass & oak Italian desk Very nice and compact desk from the 70's. This desk was made by an unknown italian maker. but it is a very nice piece of craftsm...
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1970s Italian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Rare 1970's Jorge Zalszupin L'atelier Space-Age Plastic Desk
Located in Norwalk, CT
Rarely seen and even more rarely available Space-Age molded plastic desk manufactured by L'atelier, São Paulo, Brazil. Design attributed to Jorge Z...
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1970s Brazilian Space Age Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Italian Rattan Black Painted Wood Brass Handles Executive Desk 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
This is a beautiful Italian rattan executive desk from the 1970s. The mix of rattan, black painted wood all around, and brass handles, is inspired by mid-century Italian icon Gabriel...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

1970’s French Elm Writing Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Postmodern French writing desk. Made of Elm.
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1970s French Post-Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Elm

Italian Industrial Metal and Wood Desk with Drawers, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian industrial metal and wood desk with drawers, 1970s Wooden desk with metal frame, with satin finish, top with 45 degree cut corners and ...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Very Fine Ormolu, Porcelain and Marquetry Writing Desk by Henry Dasson
Located in London, GB
Very fine ormolu, porcelain and marquetry writing desk by Henry Dasson French, 1890 Height 74cm, depth 80cm, depth 50cm By Dasson, Henry (French, 1825-1896), a leading ébéniste of the French Belle Époque, this beautiful, delicate, and diminutive writing desk...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

Fine Sheraton Revival Satinwood Inlaid Carlton House Desk. with Letter Boxes, Ci
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine Sheraton Revival Satinwood inlaid Carlton House desk. with Letter boxes. circa 1880s Profusely inlaid with : swags, shells, urns, bell flowers & foliage decoration, Satinwood, with Rosewood banding, boxwood line inlay, Curved back, Black leather inset top, with gold tooling, 4 drawers & 5 pigeon holes Pair letter slots...
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1880s English Sheraton Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Satinwood

Osvaldo Borsani & Eugenio Gerli Desk with Leather Inlay T333 Tecno
Located in Köln, NRW
Osvaldo Borsani & Eugenio Gerli desk with leather inlay T333 Tecno Frame outside aluminium polished/inside aluminium lacquered black, top wood piano lacquer black with leather inlay black, model T333. Price applies only to the described desk-you will find the matching smaller table...
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1970s Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Aluminum

Charles Bevan for Marsh & Jones. A Small Walnut Writing Table on Turned Supports
Located in London, GB
Charles Bevan. Probably made by Gillows of Lancaster. A small good quality Walnut Writing Table with a molded edge and a Burr Walnut top surrounded by an ebonized line detail with ...
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1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Danish Modern Teak Secretary Foyer Cabinet, Made in Sweden, Circa 1970s
Located in Peabody, MA
Teak secretary desk / cabinet, made in Sweden circa 1970s. Unusual finger joints at top edges. Drop down desk surface would make an excellent entry way unit. When open, measures 2...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

19th Century, Bureau Plat, by Francoise Linke.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality French kingwood and marquetry, ormolu-mounted Bureau plat, signed Linke. Having three frieze drawers to one side, dummy drawers to the reverse, inset Moroccan leather...
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1890s French Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Kingwood

1960s Italian Biomorphic Sculptural Double Octagonal Pedestal Marble Desk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Extremely rare and one of a kind biomorphic marble desk. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. Just look at the gorgeous curves on this beauty! This beutiful beige marble desk ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble

Large Italian Rosewood and Leather Conference Table/Desk By Hans Von Klier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning, large conference table/executive desk designed by Hans Von Klier for Skipper (ca. 1970, Italy). Composed of a wrapped black leather middle section flanked by resin-coated...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Epoxy Resin, Wood, Rosewood, Lacquer

Very Fine Gilt Bronze Mounted Tulipwood and Amaranth Desk by L. Cueunieres
Located in Madrid, ES
A very fine gilt bronze mounted tulipwood and amaranth desk. by L. Cueunières (active from 1870). A french ormolu-mounted mahogany bureau plat. By l. Cueunieres, third quarter 19t...
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1880s Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Fruitwood

Architectural Table or Desk in Walnut and Glass, Italy 1970s
Located in Hellouw, NL
A beautiful Italian (console) table that can also serve as a desk due to its size. The two large hexagonal legs consist of walnut slats that are tightly attached to each other. From ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass, Walnut

1850s European Empire Mahogany Pair Armchairs with Griffin God Face and Feet
Located in BILBAO, ES
1850s European Empire Mahogany pair armchairs with Griffin God face and feet.. Upholstery with Osborne & Little with heraldic pattern in cross stich fabric. Dimensions Chair H...
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1880s Portuguese Baroque Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Gilbert Marklund Schreibtisch Aus Schwedischer Kiefer Inkl. Hocker
Located in Untersiggenthal, AG
Ein seltener Schreibtisch von Gilbert Marklund für Furusnickarn AB. Schweden, circa 1970er Jahre. Konstruktion aus Kiefer, modernistischer Stil. In der Höhe verstellbar. ...
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1970s Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

Oak Arts & Crafts Pedestal Desk by Alexander J. Kropholler, 1890s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Arts & Crafts pedestal desk. Design by Alexander J. Kropholler. Striking Dutch design from the 1890s. Executed in solid oak and original wrought iron, this stunning and one of a kind museum piece has a hand-carved quotation " A Little Learning Is A Dangerous Thing" by Alexander Pope (1688-1744), one of the leading Neoclassical or Augustan poets of the first half of the 18th Century. Two original hand-carved owls and hand-carved elements on top of the desk. Original lock and key and in good working order. Measurement from ground to writing top is 76 cm or 29.92 in. This wonderful Arts & Crafts desk by Alexander J. Kropholler is in very good refinished condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. We offer the matching bookcase...
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1890s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Burl Wood Three Drawer Desk with Los Castillos Brass Pulls
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970’s Burl wood desk with Los Castillos brass pulls. Constructed of wood with a burl wood veneer. Shows minor wear consistent with age and used...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique English Victorian Double Sided Oak Twin Pedestal 18 Drawer Kneehole Desk
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning circa 1880 Victorian English oak antique knee hole 18 drawer desk A wonderful desk, ...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Oak

19th Century Chinese Elm Wood Wine Table
Located in New York, NY
A classic and beautifully constructed antique Chinese wine table, with a rectangular top over an arched skirt. Sitting on carved feet, with ...
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Late 19th Century Qing Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Elm

Bodil Kjaer for E Pedersen & Son MCM Brazilian Rosewood and Chrome Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Bodil Kjaer for E. Pedersen & Son Mid Century Brazilian Rosewood and Chrome Desk This desk measures: 72.75 wide x 38 deep x 28.75 high, with a chair clearance of 24.25 inches All p...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

19th Century French Carved Oak Dolphin Library Table Desk Renaissance Gothic
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French carved oak Dolphin library table desk Renaissance Gothic. Direct from France, an elegant antique French carved ...
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1890s French Renaissance Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

1970s Bieffeplast Bieffe Y 70 Rodney Kinsman Postmodern Design Quaderna Trestle
Located in Biella, IT
Bieffeplast Italy production desk/table "trestle" design years 70 by Rodney Kinsman Post modern design, never used, new measure ; long 52 inches x W 28 inches and H 28 inches.   
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Antique Fall Front Bureau, Scottish, Writing Desk, Georgian Revival, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique fall front bureau. A Scottish, mahogany writing desk in Georgian revival taste by Japp of Montrose, dating to the late Victorian p...
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Late 19th Century Scottish Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

French Foldable Dining or Writing Table, Beech and Chestnut, circa 1970
Located in Labrit, Landes
Little chestnut dining table. The two end are foldable and the little width of this table is 32.28 in. (82 cm) The table top was made circa 1970. It was laid on a beech base dating...
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Beech, Chestnut

19th Century Antique French Mahogany Desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
A freestanding 19th century French mahogany writing desk, the moulded edge top having a green leather writing surface decorated with blind...
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1880s French Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

19th Century Rustic Desk ~ Sofa Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Rustic desk ~ sofa table was hand-crafted from solid oak to last for centuries! The thick plank top has four mitered corners eliminating sha...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Vladimir Kagan Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Vladimir Kagan Desk. Quilted maple, brass and Leather. Beautiful Pistachio color Leather. Label present.
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1970s North American Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Maple

Valmanara Table by Carlo Scarpa for Simon International - Gavina
Located in Barcelona, ES
Valmanara table designed in 1971 by italian architect Carlo Scarpa for Simon International-Gavina. Oak wood with cerused varnish finish.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Hand Carved Walnut Center Table
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This Louis XVI style walnut writing table from the late 19th century features a hand carved element of a classic crossed torch and quiver with a crown of laurels. Its beveled top res...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Antique English Leather-Top Mahogany Partner's Desk, Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English leather-top mahogany partner's desk, Circa 1880.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

Porcelain and Ormolu Mounted Bonheur Du Jour by Donald Ross
Located in London, GB
Porcelain and ormolu mounted bonheur du jour by Donald Ross. English, late 19th century. Measures: height 136cm, width 108cm, depth 62cm This beautifu...
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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

Late 19th Century Georgian Style Burl Walnut and Leather Top Desk
Located in Charleston, SC
Gorgeous wear and patina on this burl walnut and leather top Georgian style desk from late 19th century. Early Georgian style with burl walnut and leather top raised on pad feet with...
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Late 19th Century English George I Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Walnut

19th Century Spanish Baroque Oak Desk - Console
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
19th Century Spanish antique oak desk, writting table with two drawers. This elegant console was crafted in Spain, circa 1900, it featur...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

A fine 19th c French Louis XV signed Bureau Plat
Located in Dallas, TX
A very Fine 19th century French Louis XV mahogany and gilt bronze mounted bureau blat signed Jemont Paris. Finest gilt bronze mounts with two side pull outs . Original leather top . French polished . Jemont exhibited alongside the likes of Francois Linke at the 1900 Paris Exposition .
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

"Buerau Plat" Desk by Linke
Located in Madrid, ES
"Buerau Plat" desk by Linke "Bureau Plat" desk by linke elegant 19th century desk in light and stained wood. line of sinuous curves.measures:120x66x75cm.
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1890s Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Fruitwood

19th Century Napoleon III Walnut Partner's Desk with Faux Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Napoleon III walnut partner's desk with faux leather is a stunning transitional piece that embodies styles influenced by the three greatest eras of human endeavor! The u...
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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Faux Leather, Walnut

Jens Risom Style Mid-Century Half Circle Walnut Executive Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom style mid-century half circle walnut executive desk. This desk measures: 95.5 wide x 47.5 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 26.25 inches. All pieces of furni...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Exhibition Bureau a Cylindre by Henry Dasson
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional late 19th century gilt bronze Mounted Louis XV/XVI Style Exhibition Bureau a Cylindre By Henry Dasson Henry Dasson – Thought to be made especially for Dasson’s stand at the Paris Exhibition of 1889. The rectangular top with pierced three-quarter gallery, above three frieze drawers, with the center drawer opening to a hidden leather book holder...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

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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