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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 1950s
Antique William IV Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
An outstanding antique William IV writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1830-1840 period. It is of the utmost quality, this stands on bold legs wi...
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1830s British William IV Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

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

Antique William IV Writing Table / Desk

19th Century Louis XV Style Writing Desk or Center Table
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Extremely elegant Louis XV Style writing desk or center table, with a gracefully adorned floral marquetry and intricate borders on the tray, revealing a single drawer and elegantly c...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century Louis XV Style Writing Desk or Center Table
19th Century Louis XV Style Writing Desk or Center Table

19th Century Louis XV Style Writing Desk or Center Table

Antique Victorian Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and very useful antique Victorian writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1860-1880 period. I...
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1860s British High Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Victorian Writing Table / Desk
Antique Victorian Writing Table / Desk

Antique Victorian Writing Table / Desk

Desk Model TL22, by Franco Albini and Franca Helg. Poggi, 1958
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg, Amando Poggi
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Desk model TL22, designed by Franco Albini and Franca Helg and manufactured by Poggi in 1958. Table completely restored. Wood: walnut. Letteratura: Gramigna G., Repertorio del desig...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Desk Model TL22, by Franco Albini and Franca Helg. Poggi, 1958

Desk Model TL22, by Franco Albini and Franca Helg. Poggi, 1958

19th Century mahogany inlaid writing desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality 19th Century mahogany inlaid writing desk, the super structure comprising of three mahogany lined drawers either side with the original turned brass knob handles and...
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1890s British Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century mahogany inlaid writing desk
19th Century mahogany inlaid writing desk

19th Century mahogany inlaid writing desk

Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5445 Victorian mahogany pedestal desk, having original leather to the top above three frieze drawers and further three graduated cedar and mahogany lined drawers with figured mahog...
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19th Century English Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk

Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk

19th Century Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5272 Fine quality 19th century mahogany writing desk of goods proportions, having new tooled black leather to the top flanked by...
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19th Century French Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Writing Table
19th Century Mahogany Writing Table

19th Century Mahogany Writing Table

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

Edwardian 1880s Stamped Maple & Co Brown Leather Sheraton Writing Desk Table
Edwardian 1880s Stamped Maple & Co Brown Leather Sheraton Writing Desk Table

Edwardian 1880s Stamped Maple & Co Brown Leather Sheraton Writing Desk Table

Antique Ebonized Fruitwood Center or Writing Table, Napoleon III Period
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An imposing Napoleon III center table (or 'Table de Milieu') in ebonized fruit wood, rectangular in shape, with rounded sides. Its ornate top, which is bordered all around with a gilt bronze frieze and two further inner bands, features at its centre an intricate marquetry inlaid design of a foliage cartouche framing a vase of flowers. The smoothly curving belt of the table encloses a frieze drawer on one long side, with a repeat, inlaid design that echoes that of the top. The table rests on four turned, tapered and fluted legs, ending in toupie feet, and these are connected by two half-moon spacers...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Ebonized Fruitwood Center or Writing Table, Napoleon III Period
Antique Ebonized Fruitwood Center or Writing Table, Napoleon III Period

Antique Ebonized Fruitwood Center or Writing Table, Napoleon III Period

Boomerang Shaped Desk, Shop Counter, 1950s by Alfred Hendrickx
By Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Antwerp, BE
Custom made handcrafted shop counter or desk in a boomerang line with vertical slats at the front which emphasizes the curve of the arch even more, on the inside one side with 3 slid...
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Boomerang Shaped Desk, Shop Counter, 1950s by Alfred Hendrickx
Boomerang Shaped Desk, Shop Counter, 1950s by Alfred Hendrickx

Boomerang Shaped Desk, Shop Counter, 1950s by Alfred Hendrickx

Victorian Mahogany Dickens Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a Victorian mahogany dickens desk, having four drawers on each side of the top, locked with a side locker, with three green leather inserts an...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Dickens Desk
Victorian Mahogany Dickens Desk

Victorian Mahogany Dickens Desk

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

Materials

Mahogany

SALE 19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Inlaid Ladies Desk Brass Ornaments
SALE 19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Inlaid Ladies Desk Brass Ornaments

SALE 19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Inlaid Ladies Desk Brass Ornaments

Red Lacquered Wood Desk from the 50s, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Red lacquered wood desk from the 50s, Italian. Desk 1950s Country: Italian Materials: Red lacquered wood Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is an ...
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1950s Italian Space Age Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Red Lacquered Wood Desk from the 50s, Italian
Red Lacquered Wood Desk from the 50s, Italian

Red Lacquered Wood Desk from the 50s, Italian

19th Century Victorian Period Burr Walnut Davenport Desk
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A stunning 19th century figured burr walnut Davenport desk. The piano top fall lifts to reveal 2 burr walnut veneered drawers and a pull out and ...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Victorian Period Burr Walnut Davenport Desk
19th Century Victorian Period Burr Walnut Davenport Desk

19th Century Victorian Period Burr Walnut Davenport Desk

Knoll International Complete Office Warren Platner Desk and Sideboards
By Warren Platner
Located in Köln, NRW
Knoll International complete office by Warren Platner desk + sideboards Desk: frame steel columns with special cast iron foot brackets chrome-plated...
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Knoll International Complete Office Warren Platner Desk and Sideboards
Knoll International Complete Office Warren Platner Desk and Sideboards

Knoll International Complete Office Warren Platner Desk and Sideboards

Bruce Talbert for Gillows Attributed Gothic Revival Two-Tier Library Table
By Gillows of Lancaster & London, Bruce James Talbert
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

Gio Ponti “Stile” Desk Wood Brass, 1950, Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
Gio Ponti “Stile” desk wood brass, 1950, Italy.
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Gio Ponti “Stile” Desk Wood Brass, 1950, Italy
Gio Ponti “Stile” Desk Wood Brass, 1950, Italy

Gio Ponti “Stile” Desk Wood Brass, 1950, Italy

Dutch Mid-Century Modern Solid Birch Vanity Desk by Everest Furniture, 1950s
By Everest
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Unusual and rare modernist vanity desk produced in the Netherlands by Everest Furniture early 1950s. Solid birch frame and, veneered plywood and exotic wood (Wenge) details in the...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch, Teak, Wenge, Plywood

Dutch Mid-Century Modern Solid Birch Vanity Desk by Everest Furniture, 1950s
Dutch Mid-Century Modern Solid Birch Vanity Desk by Everest Furniture, 1950s

Dutch Mid-Century Modern Solid Birch Vanity Desk by Everest Furniture, 1950s

19th Century English Victorian Mahogany Kneehole Desk by Francis & James Smith
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality, unusual, Victorian mahogany kneehole desk by Francis and James Smith, Glasgow. The top, having three leather writing surfaces, each decorated with gold an...
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19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Victorian Mahogany Kneehole Desk by Francis & James Smith
19th Century English Victorian Mahogany Kneehole Desk by Francis & James Smith

19th Century English Victorian Mahogany Kneehole Desk by Francis & James Smith

Alfred Waterhouse A Gothic Revival Oak Partners Desk With Two Drawers Each Side
By Alfred Waterhouse
Located in London, GB
Alfred Water House in the style of. A Gothic Revival oak Partners desk with a large open writing area and a pair of drawers to each side and a turned gallery to each end and below the drawers with a central opening for more leg room. The graduating turned legs united by conforming turned gallery to each end on original brass and ceramic castors. A well-designed architectural desk for two...
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Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Alfred Waterhouse A Gothic Revival Oak Partners Desk With Two Drawers Each Side
Alfred Waterhouse A Gothic Revival Oak Partners Desk With Two Drawers Each Side

Alfred Waterhouse A Gothic Revival Oak Partners Desk With Two Drawers Each Side

Vittorio Dassi Desk Minimal Geometric Mahogany and Laminate Midcentury
By Dassi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Vittorio Dassi desk minimal geometric mahogany and laminate midcentury. The parts in colored laminate have some defects, see photos.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Laminate, Mahogany

Vittorio Dassi Desk Minimal Geometric Mahogany and Laminate Midcentury
Vittorio Dassi Desk Minimal Geometric Mahogany and Laminate Midcentury

Vittorio Dassi Desk Minimal Geometric Mahogany and Laminate Midcentury

Rare Five-Piece Drexel Counterpoint Modular Desk Dresser Mid-Century Modern
By John Van Koert
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Extremely rare five-piece set of John Van Koert's Drexel Counterpoint modular desk and chair plus two separate drawer units and a fabulous cedar li...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry, Mahogany

Rare Five-Piece Drexel Counterpoint Modular Desk Dresser Mid-Century Modern
Rare Five-Piece Drexel Counterpoint Modular Desk Dresser Mid-Century Modern

Rare Five-Piece Drexel Counterpoint Modular Desk Dresser Mid-Century Modern

Early 19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Library Writing Table
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A 19th century, William IV period mahogany library writing table. Rectangular green tooled leather top above frieze with geometric moulding to the centre, comprising two drawers with...
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Early 19th Century British William IV Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Library Writing Table
Early 19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Library Writing Table

Early 19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Library Writing Table

Stunning Antique Victorian Fully Restored Sheraton Revival Desk Oxblood Leather
By Sheraton Revival
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite fully restored Victorian Sheraton Revival partner desk with oxblood leather writing surface This is pretty much the fi...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Stunning Antique Victorian Fully Restored Sheraton Revival Desk Oxblood Leather
Stunning Antique Victorian Fully Restored Sheraton Revival Desk Oxblood Leather

Stunning Antique Victorian Fully Restored Sheraton Revival Desk Oxblood Leather

Antique Swedish Neoclassical Satin Birch Desk
Located in London, GB
A magnificent antique satin birch Biedermeier leather top desk of the highest order. This was made in Sweden, it dates from around the 1880-1900 period. It has a strong neoclassical...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Birch

Antique Swedish Neoclassical Satin Birch Desk
Antique Swedish Neoclassical Satin Birch Desk

Antique Swedish Neoclassical Satin Birch Desk

Desk CM141 by Pierre Paulin, Thonet Edition, 1954
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Paris, FR
Mahogany desk model CM141 by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, 1954.
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1950s French Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Desk CM141 by Pierre Paulin, Thonet Edition, 1954
Desk CM141 by Pierre Paulin, Thonet Edition, 1954

Desk CM141 by Pierre Paulin, Thonet Edition, 1954

Very Rare and Original Writing Table PK53 by Poul Kjaerholm for Rud Rasmussen
By Poul Kjærholm, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This stunning example is in museum condition, all completely original, not perfect, but very nicely used, the Oregon Pie top has a wonderful patine, with no real digs or scratches. T...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Very Rare and Original Writing Table PK53 by Poul Kjaerholm for Rud Rasmussen
Very Rare and Original Writing Table PK53 by Poul Kjaerholm for Rud Rasmussen

Very Rare and Original Writing Table PK53 by Poul Kjaerholm for Rud Rasmussen

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

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

Materials

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

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

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique English Victorian Double Sided Oak Twin Pedestal 18 Drawer Kneehole Desk
Antique English Victorian Double Sided Oak Twin Pedestal 18 Drawer Kneehole Desk

Antique English Victorian Double Sided Oak Twin Pedestal 18 Drawer Kneehole Desk

Executive Terni Desk Ico Parisi for MIM, Italy
By Ico Parisi
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Terni desk in aluminium and Indian rosewood, Ico Parisi for MIM great Italian design very nice color and powerful patina marked MIM.
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Executive Terni Desk Ico Parisi for MIM, Italy
Executive Terni Desk Ico Parisi for MIM, Italy

Executive Terni Desk Ico Parisi for MIM, Italy

William IV Mahogany Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A William IV mahogany writing table, with fine patinated to the top and sides, the frieze with geometric moulding to the centre, with...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

William IV Mahogany Writing Table
William IV Mahogany Writing Table

William IV Mahogany Writing Table

Rare Hampton & Son's Pall Mall Hardwood Twin Pedestal Writing Partners Desk
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare Hampton & Son’s Pall Mall Victorian, circa 1870 twin pedestal partner writing desk A very good looking well-made mahogany desk with a leather top made by the highly coveted Hampton & Son’s The top left and right drawers are fully stamped Hampton & Son’s Pall Mall, all other drawers have Hobbs & Co locks, the handles are all period correct and original The top has multiple patina marks and colour variations, the timber on the desk is in a similar order, we have deep cleaned hand condition waxed and hand polished it Dimensions Height 71.5 cm Width 137 cm Depth 80 cm Legroom Height 56 cm Width 60 cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point In 1830 William Hampton opened a shop for the sale of general household furniture in Cranbourn Street. He was subsequently joined by his two sons George and William Powell (the sons of George Hampton; Harold, Fred and Clarence also later entered the business). In 1869 the business expanded with new premises on the corner site comprising 8 Pall Mall East and 1-3 Dorset Place (now Whitcomb Street). Throughout its history the firm suffered a number of serious fires, the first of which occurred in 1890. As the firm continued to expand it took over control of a number of other firms, beginning with James Coulson and Co of Lisburn, Northern Ireland in 1898, and in the early 1950's Goodall, Lamb and Highway of King Street, Manchester and Robson and Sons...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Rare Hampton & Son's Pall Mall Hardwood Twin Pedestal Writing Partners Desk
Rare Hampton & Son's Pall Mall Hardwood Twin Pedestal Writing Partners Desk

Rare Hampton & Son's Pall Mall Hardwood Twin Pedestal Writing Partners Desk

Pair of Vintage Ebonized Beech Writing Desks in the Style of Gio Ponti, Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s - 1960s. They feature an ebonized beech frame and four Formica veneered drawers each. These desks both have the same timber but with two slightly different shade...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Formica, Beech

Pair of Vintage Ebonized Beech Writing Desks in the Style of Gio Ponti, Italy
Pair of Vintage Ebonized Beech Writing Desks in the Style of Gio Ponti, Italy

Pair of Vintage Ebonized Beech Writing Desks in the Style of Gio Ponti, Italy

Small 19th Century French Boulle Bureau Plat
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality small late 19th century French Boulle inlaid bureau plat, having an inset leather top, brass inlay and tortoiseshell to the top, frieze and legs, gilded ormolu mounts, a single frieze drawer with a Bramah lock...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Small 19th Century French Boulle Bureau Plat
Small 19th Century French Boulle Bureau Plat

Small 19th Century French Boulle Bureau Plat

19th Century Victorian Carved Mahogany Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Selling is a top quality, unusual mid-Victorian copy of a Chippendale carved desk. The top drawer of the desk, when opened, reveals a rising writing panel and two lift up panels with...
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Mid-19th Century English Chippendale Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Victorian Carved Mahogany Desk
19th Century Victorian Carved Mahogany Desk

19th Century Victorian Carved Mahogany Desk

19th Century American Walnut "Wells Fargo" Desk by Wooton Desk. Co
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality and impressive standard grade American walnut Wootton Desk Co. "Wells Fargo" desk, of substantial form, with three quarter galle...
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19th Century American High Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century American Walnut "Wells Fargo" Desk by Wooton Desk. Co
19th Century American Walnut "Wells Fargo" Desk by Wooton Desk. Co

19th Century American Walnut "Wells Fargo" Desk by Wooton Desk. Co

19th Century Mahogany Writing or Side Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5242 Attractive mahogany table, having original leather writing surface showing extensive usage and good antique character above frieze drawer fitted with original working lock and...
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19th Century Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Writing or Side Table
19th Century Mahogany Writing or Side Table

19th Century Mahogany Writing or Side Table

Regence Style Trellis Parquetry Bureau Plat by François Linke, circa 1890
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Magnificent Regence Style gilt bronze Mounted Trellis Parquetry Bureau Plat by François Linke. French, circa 1890. Linke Index No. 795. Signed to the gilt bronze border ‘F....
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Late 19th Century French Régence Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Regence Style Trellis Parquetry Bureau Plat by François Linke, circa 1890
Regence Style Trellis Parquetry Bureau Plat by François Linke, circa 1890

Regence Style Trellis Parquetry Bureau Plat by François Linke, circa 1890

Oversized Victorian 1870 Burr Quarter Cut Walnut Knee Hole Pedestal Partner Desk
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning circa 1870 solid walnut twin pedestal oversized knee hole desk This desk is sublime, the walnut patina on the drawers is rich and ...
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1870s English Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl

Oversized Victorian 1870 Burr Quarter Cut Walnut Knee Hole Pedestal Partner Desk
Oversized Victorian 1870 Burr Quarter Cut Walnut Knee Hole Pedestal Partner Desk

Oversized Victorian 1870 Burr Quarter Cut Walnut Knee Hole Pedestal Partner Desk

Dining Table of Mahogany with Extension Plates, 1840s
Located in Lejre, DK
Dining table of mahogany with extension plates, in great antique condition from the 1840s. Fully extendend the table measurese 151 cm.
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1840s Danish Other Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Dining Table of Mahogany with Extension Plates, 1840s
Dining Table of Mahogany with Extension Plates, 1840s

Dining Table of Mahogany with Extension Plates, 1840s

Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Victorian period pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates from around 1860-1880. It is of fantastic quality and has a lovely design. The top has an inverte...
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1860s British Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk

Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk

Louis XV Style Bureau Plat in the Manner of Charles Cressent, circa 1890
By Charles Cressent
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Louis XV style gilt-bronze mounted bureau plat in the manner of Charles Cressent. French, circa 1890. With one central frieze drawer and two shaped end drawers, on cabriole ...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Style Bureau Plat in the Manner of Charles Cressent, circa 1890
Louis XV Style Bureau Plat in the Manner of Charles Cressent, circa 1890

Louis XV Style Bureau Plat in the Manner of Charles Cressent, circa 1890

Biedermeier Desk with Burl and Inlay
Located in Hudson, NY
Biedermeier desk with burl and inlay. Single drawer with key.
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19th Century Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Biedermeier Desk with Burl and Inlay
Biedermeier Desk with Burl and Inlay

Biedermeier Desk with Burl and Inlay

English Marquetry Inlaid Bureau De Dame
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine Victorian gilt-bronze mounted marquetry inlaid Bureau De Dame. This richly decorated bureau de dame is of bombe shape beautifully inlaid overa...
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19th Century English Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

English Marquetry Inlaid Bureau De Dame
English Marquetry Inlaid Bureau De Dame

English Marquetry Inlaid Bureau De Dame

19th Century Satinwood & Marquetry Desk Stamped by Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A fine quality mid 19th Century well-figured satinwood and marquetry pedestal desk. Marquetry boxwood, rosewood & ebony line inlaid and satinwood throughout, having brass galleried t...
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Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Satinwood & Marquetry Desk Stamped by Gillows
19th Century Satinwood & Marquetry Desk Stamped by Gillows

19th Century Satinwood & Marquetry Desk Stamped by Gillows

19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Carved Figural Griffin Console Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Solid walnut Renaissance Revival trestle table which features carved trestle ends depicting griffins with female busts, northwind fac...
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Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Desks and Writing Tables

19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Carved Figural Griffin Console Table
19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Carved Figural Griffin Console Table

19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Carved Figural Griffin Console Table

Antique Victorian Burl Walnut Inlaid Marquetry Carved Davenport Desk 1860
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique burl walnut & inlaid marquetry Davenport desk, circa 1860. The davenport is made from the finest figured burl walnut, to the top is a lift up lid with a fitted interio...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl, Walnut, Satinwood, Maple, Leather

Antique Victorian Burl Walnut Inlaid Marquetry Carved Davenport Desk 1860
Antique Victorian Burl Walnut Inlaid Marquetry Carved Davenport Desk 1860

Antique Victorian Burl Walnut Inlaid Marquetry Carved Davenport Desk 1860

Rosewood Desk by Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare hand-crafted rosewood desk designed by Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo. The drawers made with very fine detailed zipper joinery. With original key and working lock mechanism. Origina...
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1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Rosewood Desk by Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo
Rosewood Desk by Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo

Rosewood Desk by Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo

Gio Ponti vanity desk console table with a adjustable Fontana arte mirror, 1950
By Gio Ponti, Giordano Chiesa
Located in Rome, IT
rare Gio Ponti toilette, vanity table dressing table one drawer with an adjustable brass mirror by Fontana Arte produced by Giordano Chiesa for Das...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Gio Ponti vanity desk console table with a adjustable Fontana arte mirror, 1950
Gio Ponti vanity desk console table with a adjustable Fontana arte mirror, 1950

Gio Ponti vanity desk console table with a adjustable Fontana arte mirror, 1950

Pierre Jeanneret Desk and Office Chair from Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
One of the most desirables and hard to find desk model from Pierre Jeannette, presented with a floating back office chair (Ca 1960) also by the known designer. Desk features three ...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Pierre Jeanneret Desk and Office Chair from Chandigarh
Pierre Jeanneret Desk and Office Chair from Chandigarh

Pierre Jeanneret Desk and Office Chair from Chandigarh

1800's Antique Breton, Highly Carved, Rare, 6 Drawers, French Desk
Located in Austin, TX
Antique Desk, Breton, Highly Carved, Rare, 6 Drawers, French, 19th C, 1800s!! Gorgeous Antique Desk, Breton. Highly Carved, Rare, 6 Drawers, French, 19th C, 1800s!! This antique des...
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19th Century French Other Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

1800's Antique Breton, Highly Carved, Rare, 6 Drawers, French Desk
1800's Antique Breton, Highly Carved, Rare, 6 Drawers, French Desk

1800's Antique Breton, Highly Carved, Rare, 6 Drawers, French Desk

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

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Metal, Brass

Georges Frydman, Free Form Office, France 1956
Georges Frydman, Free Form Office, France 1956

Georges Frydman, Free Form Office, France 1956

Antique Spanish Baroque Chestnut writing table or desk with turned legs
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautiful antique late 19th-century Spanish Baroque desk or writing table is made of solid chestnut wood with bold-turned legs joined by wrought iron stretchers. The table featu...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Antique Spanish Baroque Chestnut writing table or desk with turned legs
Antique Spanish Baroque Chestnut writing table or desk with turned legs

Antique Spanish Baroque Chestnut writing table or desk with turned legs

French Tulipwood Writing Desk
Located in Cheltenham, GB
"Hutton-Clarke Antiques is delighted to present a stunning French Tulipwood Writing Desk, dating back to approximately 1860. This exquisite desk stands as a testament to the timeless...
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Mid-19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Tulipwood

French Tulipwood Writing Desk
French Tulipwood Writing Desk

French Tulipwood Writing Desk

Victorian Secretary Desk Circa. 1800's
Located in Fulton, CA
American Victorian secretary desk made of solid walnut. Circa. 1875. Drop-front desk with birdseye maple detail. Carved walnut pulls with "rac...
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Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Birdseye Maple, Walnut

Victorian Secretary Desk Circa. 1800's
Victorian Secretary Desk Circa. 1800's

Victorian Secretary Desk Circa. 1800's

Antique Petite French Carved Oak Dolphin Table Desk Renaissance Gothic 19th C
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique Petite French carved oak dolphin table desk Renaissance Gothic 19th c ~Direct from France~ An elegant antique French carved library table or "bure...
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19th Century French Renaissance Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Antique Petite French Carved Oak Dolphin Table Desk Renaissance Gothic 19th C
Antique Petite French Carved Oak Dolphin Table Desk Renaissance Gothic 19th C

Antique Petite French Carved Oak Dolphin Table Desk Renaissance Gothic 19th C

Mummenthaler & Meier Magic Box Writing Desk In Teak, Switzerland 1950
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Experience the elegance and ingenuity of Swiss design with this stunning foldable writing desk crafted by Mummenthaler & Meier in 1950. Named the “Magic Box,” this exquisite piece tr...
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1950s Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mummenthaler & Meier Magic Box Writing Desk In Teak, Switzerland 1950
Mummenthaler & Meier Magic Box Writing Desk In Teak, Switzerland 1950

Mummenthaler & Meier Magic Box Writing Desk In Teak, Switzerland 1950

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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