Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
ART DECO STYLE
Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.”
ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged in the 1920s
- Flourished while the popularity of Art Nouveau declined
- Term derives from 1925’s Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes (International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts) in Paris, France
- Informed by Ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession; influenced Streamline Moderne and mid-century modernism
CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
- Bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs
- Use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood
- Metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes
- Embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory
ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.
Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.
The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)
Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.
From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.
The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.
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Style: Art Deco
20th Century Art Deco Style French Writing Table
Located in Berlin, DE
French writing table in Art Deco style.
Noble wood veneer on solid spruce. Rhomboidal pattern.
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20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
Deco Desk 1920s-30s
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant and important desk, with accurate and fine construction details, hinged door side compartments containing drawers, under-top drawer, chromed metal handles, walnut burl veneer...
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1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
$3,370 Sale Price
20% Off
Frank Brangwyn. A rare desk originally designed for the 1931 Pollard exhibition
By E. Pollard & Co, Frank Brangwyn
Located in London, GB
Frank Brangwyn. E Pollard and Co.
A rare desk originally designed for the 1931 Pollard Exhibition where it can be seen in a room setting in the original photographs from 1931. See ...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Sycamore
Macassar Ebony French Art Deco Dining Table in the style of Dominique, c. 1940
By Dominique
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous French Art Deco dining table in exotic Macassar Ebony wood, which would also work beautifully as a desk, was just restored in a French Polish lacquer. From circa 1930s ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
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Macassar
$4,400 Sale Price
43% Off
Art deco walnut writing desk
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art deco walnut writing desk. Professionally stained and repolished.
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1930s Slovak Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
Fully renovated ART DECO writing desk, 1930´s, Central Europe
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This fully renovated art deco writing desk is a stunning piece of furniture that will add character to any room. With its vintage design and intricate details, it is sure to impress....
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood, Walnut
$6,349 Sale Price
20% Off
Chest of Drawers Art Deco
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Chest of drawers Art Deco. . :)
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Fine French 1940s Cabinet - Armoire by Jean Pascaud 'Marquetry by J.D Malcles'
By Jean Pascaud
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean Pascaud (1903-1996) - A fine French Art Deco walnut stained armoire/cabinet with a carved diamond pattern that frames three doors, each with a refined brass inlay by J.-D. Malcl...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
French Art Deco Six Drawer Desk
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
French Art Deco Desk
A good quality French Art Deco rosewood desk with six drawers, black lacquer handles, and chrome central stretcher. Produced in France in the 1930’s. The desk h...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
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Rosewood
French Art Deco Desk in Pommelle Sapelle
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
An exceptional quality French Art Deco desk, produced around 1925 using solid Pomelle Sapele the desk has five drawers with bronze handles and crisply carved detail, the desk is free...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
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Other
Art Deco Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A magnificent Art Deco burr walnut pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1920-30’s.
The quality is outstanding, this is a large and impressive size. Ther...
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1920s British Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
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Leather, Walnut
Art Deco Ebonized Pearwood Two-Tier Tambour Top Writing Desk
Located in Queens, NY
Art Deco ebonized pearwood writing desk with a tambour roll top upper section concealing four Pairs of interior drawers with diamond pattern inlaid burl wood fronts surrounding a bro...
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20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood, Leather, Fruitwood
Expressionist Rococo Berlin Deko Bureau-Plat/Desk, Lacquered in Saffron Yellow
By Bruno Paul
Located in Petershagen, DE
This Berlin Deko Bureau-Plat represents the evolution of women's writing furniture from the private intimacy of the boudoir to the representational space of the salon. Designed as a ...
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1920s German Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
Art Deco Table Desk by Wolfgang Hoffmann for Howell No.475
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Simple streamline table/desk designed by Wolfgang Hoffmann for Howell Prod. No. 475.
Solid, completely original and in very good condition.
Black ena...
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
$2,030 Sale Price
30% Off
Art Deco Castelo Console Table, Sahara Noir Marble, Brass, Handmade Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Art Deco Castelo Console, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Castelo marble console table pays tribute to Po...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
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Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Onyx, Quartz, Travertine, Brass
Industrial Portuguese Oak-wood Tambour Door Desk, 1940's
Located in Lisboa, PT
This Industrial Portuguese Oak-wood Tambour Door Desk was designed and produced in Portugal during the 1940's. It is made of oak and it features a ta...
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1940s Portuguese Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
$2,407 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Era Ebonised Desk with Stainless Frame
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this circa 1930s Art Deco desk has a streamlined machine age / industrial style. Desk top with three functional drawers and stainless steel leg and base. Unknown ma...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
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Stainless Steel
Art Deco Pagoda Walnut Brass Writing Desk Side Table Hugo Gorge, C.1925, Vienna
By Hugo Gorge
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco pagoda like a writing desks, side tables or home office desks attributed to Hugo Gorge circa 1925 Vienna.
Hugo Gorge ( 1883 - 1934 ) was a pop...
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple, Walnut, Spruce, Plywood
Sally Sirkin Lewis J. Robert Scott Desk & Chair
Located in Astoria, NY
Sally Sirkin Lewis J. Robert Scott Art Deco Style Blonde Maple Wood Desk and Chair, chair with "Designed by Sally Sirkin Lewis for J. Robert Scott" label to underside, desk with two ...
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20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
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Maple
$3,250 / set
Pierre-Paul Montagnac, Art Deco Table, France, 1926
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco console table by Pierre-Paul Montagnac (1883-1961)
Signed on underside: Montagnac, 1926
Bibliography: Le Mobilier du XXe Siecle, Dictionnaire des créateurs by Pierre K...
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20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
Desk Art Deco, 1920, France, Materials: Wood and Bronze
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk Style: Art Deco
Year 1920
Wood and bronze
Finish: polyurethanic lacquer.
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk.
The quality of the furniture and the exotic wood...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Lovely Burr Yew Wood Twin Pedestal Partner Desk with Complete Ornate Timber Top
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Burr Yew wood twin pedestal partner desk with natural wood top
A very good looking, nicely proportioned desk, I don't come a...
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20th Century English Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Yew
$2,186 Sale Price
20% Off
Unique Czech Art Deco Secretary/Writing Desk, Rosewood 1920-1929
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Art Deco sideboard and secretary made out of rosewood
Material: Rosewood
Completely restored, Shellac polish.
Period: 1920-1929
Source: Czechia.
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1920s Czech Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Rosewood
Art Deco oak open desk with drawers, 1930s
Located in Premariacco, IT
Elegant 1930s-era Art Deco desk with oak frame, enhanced by two side doors and a central drawer.
On the left side we find three large and sturdy drawers, on the right side two inter...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
ViNTAGE CHROME X FRAME CROCODILE ALLIGATOR LEATHER PATINA WRITING TABLE DESK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage unrestored Crocodile or Alligator patina leather writing desk with three full sized draw...
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20th Century English Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
$1,626 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Table J.Halabala from 1960
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco table by J. Halabala from 1960s.
The piece of furniture was made of walnut tree.
Art Deco table by the famous Czech designer J. Halabala, 1950. Jindrich Halabala - (a Czec...
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1950s Czech Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Executive desk in Macassar ebony by Pander & zn, Netherlands 1930s
Located in ECHT, NL
High quality custom made executive desk. Made from solid Macassar ebony and Macassar ebony veneer. The front has two glass sliding doors with a thick glass shelf. It has one door on ...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Ebony, Macassar
$6,258 Sale Price
20% Off
"The Passione" Round Dining or Entryway Table with Bronze and Stainless Steel
Located in Istanbul, 34
The Passione.
Designed by Hasan Samet Bizimyer.
Design, Art, Innovation.
Bizimyer Furniture Presents.
Bizimyer Art / Design.
The world needs icons. Those exceptional few that sta...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
Small Functionalist Desk
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Small functionalist desk around 1930s professionally stained and repolished.
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1930s Slovak Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
$3,610
Art Deco Writing Desk Designed by Czech Architect Jindřich Halabala, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
One of the most successful writing desk made in United Arts & Crafts Manufacture (UP) in Brno.
Designed by Czech architect Jindrich Halabala.
Original really good condition.
Mater...
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20th Century Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak, Lacquer, Walnut
"The Coraggioso" Dining Table or Entryway Table with Bronze and Stainless Steel
Located in Istanbul, 34
The Coraggioso.
Designed by Hasan Samet Bizimyer.
Design, Art, Innovation.
Bizimyer Furniture Presents.
Bizimyer Art / Design.
The world needs icons. Those exceptional few that s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
Art Deco Dining Table, Belgium, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Walnut and brass Art Deco dining table, a true masterpiece custom-designed for a castle in Ghent, Belgium. Crafted with precision and elegance, this table seamlessly combines the ric...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Desk Style Art Deco in Wood and Polyurethanic Lacquer, French 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Desk Style Art Deco in wood and polyurethanic lacquer, French 1930
Desk 1930s
Country: France
Materials: wood
Finish: polyurethanic lacquer
It is an elegant and sophisticated desk...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Table J.Halabala from 1960
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco table by J. Halabala from 1960s.
The piece of furniture was made of walnut tree.
Art Deco table by the famous Czech designer J. Halabala, 1950. Jindrich Halabala - (a Czech ...
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1950s Czech Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Table J.Halabala from 1960
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco table by J. Halabala from 1960s.
The piece of furniture was made of walnut tree.
Art Deco table by the famous Czech designer J. Halabala, 1950. Jindrich Halabala - (a Czech ...
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1950s Czech Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Giorgio Charisma Bubinga Desk
Located in New York, NY
Italian desk crafted from Black Bubinga burl veneer features a stunning high gloss polyester finish, exuding elegance and sophistication. The top insert in grey leather adds a touch ...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Gold, Stainless Steel
Art Deco Table J. Halabala
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco table by J. Halabala from 1960s.
Art Deco table by the famous Czech designer J. Halabala, 1940. Jindrich Halabala, (a Czech designer ranked among the most outstanding cre...
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1950s Czech Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Table by J. Halabala
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco table by J. Halabala from 1940s.
Art Deco table by the famous Czech designer J. Halabala, 1940. Jindrich Halabala, (a Czech designer ranked among the most outstanding cre...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Stunning French Art Deco Two-Tone Desk
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Gorgeous French Art Deco two-tone desk table. Having beautiful Deco lines and silver hardware. All the locks work making this a functional desk. The hardware accents the wood beautif...
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
French Art Deco Style Shagreen and Bronze Desk
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Deco style shagreen and patinated bronze three drawer desk, sofa table or console with four bronze legs and three drawers on the top.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
$21,250 / set
Massive Art Deco Split Reed/ Stick Wicker and Walnut Desk
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Art Deco split reed / stick wicker desk with compelling architectural lines and dramatic presence.
Two end pieces with three drawers each, rise above center work area with...
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1940s Unknown Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wicker, Reed, Walnut
French Late Art Deco / Modern Neoclassical Desk / Console / Vanity in Walnut
Located in New York, NY
This desk / console with a simple, pure, modern design influenced French Art Deco in stunning matched walnut veneers and solid walnut. The piece features double columns legs on each ...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$11,500 Sale Price
22% Off
Art Deco Castelo Console Table, Sahara Noir, Stainless, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Art Deco Castelo Console, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Castelo marble console table pays tribute to Po...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Quartz, Travertine, Brass, Stainless Steel
Palomino Desk by Barlas Baylar
Located in New York, NY
The Horse is a universal symbol of freedom without restraint. The Palomino Desk IDEA represents Barlas's love for this vivacious horse.
Limited Editio...
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2010s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Price Upon Request
Art Deco desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Art Deco desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage desks and writing tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco desks and writing tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original desks and writing tables, popular names associated with this style include R & Y Augousti, Carlo Colombo, Elie Saab, and Hommes Studio. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for desks and writing tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $770 and tops out at $200,000 while the average work can sell for $8,620.