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French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

FRENCH PROVINCIAL STYLE

Removed from the fashions of the court, French Provincial style developed in the provinces of the country, such as Provence, Normandy, the Loire Valley and Bordeaux. Dating to the 17th and 18th centuries, French Provincial furniture was not as ostentatious as the designs being produced for the royal palaces, but elegant S-shape cabriole legs and ornate carvings elevated the sturdy chairs, sofas, tables and bedroom furniture intended for everyday use.

Although it varies by region, antique French Provincial furniture is unified by solid construction and an artisanal attention to design. While this furniture often followed the metropolitan trends — including the Rococo or neoclassical aesthetics of Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI — since it was produced in the French countryside it was more subdued with nods to its rustic settings.

Local materials like fruitwoods, oak, beech and walnut were used to construct large French Provincial armoires for storage and comfortable armchairs with rush-woven seats. Wrought-iron elements and carvings like floral details and scallop patterns were common as ornamentation. Furniture was frequently painted white or other muted colors that coordinated with gilt and would acquire a patina of age over time. Other wood was just stained with vibrant fabric such as toile de Jouy, which sometimes depicted pastoral scenes, adding color as upholstery.

The style arrived in the United States after World War I, with soldiers returning home wanting furniture like what they had seen in the rural homes and castles of France. In Grand Rapids, Michigan, designer John Widdicomb split from his family business, the Widdicomb Furniture Company, and had been focusing on Louis XV– and French Provincial–style furnishings since the early 1900s. Other American manufacturers such as Baker, Drexel, Henredon and Thomasville also responded to demand. Today antique French Provincial pieces and reproductions continue to be popular.

Find a collection of antique French Provincial dining tables, seating, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: French Provincial
Mid-20th Century Wood Bureau a Gradin/Writing Desk Table
Located in Miami, FL
The piece's clean, rectangular silhouette and streamlined profile convey a refined elegance, expertly constructed from high-quality wood. Featuring six drawers - three on the front ...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-20th Century Wood Bureau a Gradin/Writing Desk Table
Mid-20th Century Wood Bureau a Gradin/Writing Desk Table

Mid-20th Century Wood Bureau a Gradin/Writing Desk Table

$2,920
French 19th Century Marquetry Inlay Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This captivating French desk from the 19th century is illustrated with a border of highly detailed marquetry of contrasting mahogany to stand out from the walnut & fruitwood construc...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Fruitwood, Mahogany, Walnut

French 19th Century Marquetry Inlay Desk
French 19th Century Marquetry Inlay Desk

French 19th Century Marquetry Inlay Desk

$2,500
French Provincial Louis XV Cream Lacquered Maple Top Writing Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style writing desk USA, Late 20th Century Cream lacquered maple, with natural maple top and original painted brass hardware. Measures: 51"W x...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Provincial Louis XV Cream Lacquered Maple Top Writing Desk
French Provincial Louis XV Cream Lacquered Maple Top Writing Desk

French Provincial Louis XV Cream Lacquered Maple Top Writing Desk

$2,495
Sligh Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Green Lacquered Leather Top Desk
By Sligh-Lowry Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style writing desk By Sligh Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Green lacquered cherry wood, with embossed leather top, and original brass hardware. ...
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1960s American Vintage French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Sligh Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Green Lacquered Leather Top Desk
Sligh Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Green Lacquered Leather Top Desk

Sligh Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Green Lacquered Leather Top Desk

$2,995
Baker Furniture French Louis XV Pink Lacquered Writing Desk, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style writing desk By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Pink lacquered cherry wood, with original brass hardware. Measures: 50.5"W x 23.5...
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1960s American Vintage French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture French Louis XV Pink Lacquered Writing Desk, Newly Refinished
Baker Furniture French Louis XV Pink Lacquered Writing Desk, Newly Refinished

Baker Furniture French Louis XV Pink Lacquered Writing Desk, Newly Refinished

$2,995
Italian Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Desk or Vanity with two Drawers, 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful desk, or can also be used as a vanity - dressing table. Made from bamboo wood and rattan, in Italy in the 1970s. The desk is beautiful to look at from all sides and can als...
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1970s Italian Vintage French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Italian Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Desk or Vanity with two Drawers, 1970s
Italian Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Desk or Vanity with two Drawers, 1970s

Italian Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Desk or Vanity with two Drawers, 1970s

$1,539
Early 20th Century French Desk Carved Table with Three Drawers, 1930s
Located in Miami, FL
This is an elegant piece with timeless beauty. The dimensions, proportions, the wavy edge and the slender legs are valuable elements.
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century French Desk Carved Table with Three Drawers, 1930s
Early 20th Century French Desk Carved Table with Three Drawers, 1930s

Early 20th Century French Desk Carved Table with Three Drawers, 1930s

$3,700
18th Century, French Walnut Leather Top Writing Table W/ Bronze Hardware
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 18th century hand carved French provincial desk. The desk is carved in walnut and is extremely heavy and sturdy after all the year's of use. The finish has developed a beautiful...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

18th Century, French Walnut Leather Top Writing Table W/ Bronze Hardware
18th Century, French Walnut Leather Top Writing Table W/ Bronze Hardware

18th Century, French Walnut Leather Top Writing Table W/ Bronze Hardware

$4,550 Sale Price
30% Off
French Directoire Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage French directoire desk. Wonderful shape with inset green leather top. Great storage too. Add some French Architecture to your home.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

French Directoire Desk
French Directoire Desk

French Directoire Desk

$3,500
"Brenne" Bean-shaped Burl Wood Coffee Table by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
We are excited to introduce an extension of our ever-popular Brenne desk design. The Brenne coffee table brings a touch of historical influence with a contemporary twist to your livi...
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2010s Vietnamese French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl

"Brenne" Bean-shaped Burl Wood Coffee Table by Christiane Lemieux
"Brenne" Bean-shaped Burl Wood Coffee Table by Christiane Lemieux

"Brenne" Bean-shaped Burl Wood Coffee Table by Christiane Lemieux

$1,499 / item
19th Century Country French Provincial Walnut Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome 19th century country French provincial diminutive writing table or desk carved from walnut. The top and frieze have a gracefully curved serpentine shape with a small storage...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Country French Provincial Walnut Writing Table Desk
19th Century Country French Provincial Walnut Writing Table Desk

19th Century Country French Provincial Walnut Writing Table Desk

$3,500
French Marble Top Console Table Bar or Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant French Provincial style marble top console table, France, circa 1950s. This piece is a versatile size and can be used as a console table, bar, media table, stand, desk, or va...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

French Marble Top Console Table Bar or Desk
French Marble Top Console Table Bar or Desk

French Marble Top Console Table Bar or Desk

$2,800
French Provincial Petite Desk or Side Table with 4 Sided Scalloped Apron
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely antique French side table or desk from the late 19th century; a beautiful example of the French Country design aesthetic. The table or desk has a beautiful carved scalloped ap...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

French Provincial Petite Desk or Side Table with 4 Sided Scalloped Apron
French Provincial Petite Desk or Side Table with 4 Sided Scalloped Apron

French Provincial Petite Desk or Side Table with 4 Sided Scalloped Apron

$2,400
French Marquetry Bronze Ormolu Mounted Center or Desk Table
Located in Miami, FL
Wonderful French marquetry and bronze ormolu-mounted table that you can use like a desk, console, center table.
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

French Marquetry Bronze Ormolu Mounted Center or Desk Table
French Marquetry Bronze Ormolu Mounted Center or Desk Table

French Marquetry Bronze Ormolu Mounted Center or Desk Table

$2,620 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 20th Century French Walnut Venner Desk, 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
Early 20th Century French walnut veneer and marquetry dressing table with wooden drawers and bronze handles. The floral marquetry work is detailed and balanced.
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century French Walnut Venner Desk, 1940s
Early 20th Century French Walnut Venner Desk, 1940s

Early 20th Century French Walnut Venner Desk, 1940s

$2,749
Early 20th Century French Walnut Venner Desk, 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
20th Century French walnut veneer and marquetry dressing table with wooden drawers crest and bronze handles.
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century French Walnut Venner Desk, 1940s
Early 20th Century French Walnut Venner Desk, 1940s

Early 20th Century French Walnut Venner Desk, 1940s

$1,664 Sale Price
20% Off
Rustic 19th 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 Antique French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

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

Rustic 19th Century Country French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table

$7,000
Paul Sormani Style Antique French Louis XV Kingwood Executive Desk
By Paul Sormani
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding antique French Louis XV style bombay form executive desk or bureau plat desk In the manner of Paul Sormani France, Circa Early 20th Century Kingwood and burl wood, ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Paul Sormani Style Antique French Louis XV Kingwood Executive Desk
Paul Sormani Style Antique French Louis XV Kingwood Executive Desk

Paul Sormani Style Antique French Louis XV Kingwood Executive Desk

$4,995
Bodart French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Wood Leather Top Writing Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style writing desk By Jacques Bodart USA, Circa 1960s Cherry wood, with gold embossed leather top, and original brass hardware and ormolu...
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1960s American Vintage French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Bodart French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Wood Leather Top Writing Desk
Bodart French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Wood Leather Top Writing Desk

Bodart French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Wood Leather Top Writing Desk

$2,795
Custom Farmhouse Style Writing Desk with Pencil Drawer by Dos Gallos Studio
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom farm house style writing desk with pencil drawer. Can be made in any size and finish. As shown here in a light walnut with light to medi...
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21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Oak

Custom Farmhouse Style Writing Desk with Pencil Drawer by Dos Gallos Studio
Custom Farmhouse Style Writing Desk with Pencil Drawer by Dos Gallos Studio

Custom Farmhouse Style Writing Desk with Pencil Drawer by Dos Gallos Studio

$9,640
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 Antique French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Beech, Chestnut

French Foldable Dining or Writing Table, Beech and Chestnut, circa 1970
French Foldable Dining or Writing Table, Beech and Chestnut, circa 1970

French Foldable Dining or Writing Table, Beech and Chestnut, circa 1970

$1,183
Large french writing table from the 1940s in solid oak
Located in LYON, FR
Large and beautiful solid oak table from the 1940s with spindle legs, used as a desk or display unit, entirely restored in our workshop and offered here in a satin varnished version ...
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Large french writing table from the 1940s in solid oak
Large french writing table from the 1940s in solid oak

Large french writing table from the 1940s in solid oak

$3,233
Diminutive Country French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Late 19th century country French provincial style diminutive writing table or desk crafted from fruitwood. The desk features a case decorated on all sides with a whimsical carved bra...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Diminutive Country French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table Desk
Diminutive Country French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table Desk

Diminutive Country French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table Desk

$3,500
Mid-Century Bamboo, Wood and Rattan Writing Table Desk with Drawers, Italy 1970s
By Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern bamboo and wicker desk with three drawers, a large one and two small ones, finished on 4 sides making it perfect as stand alone or against ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Mid-Century Bamboo, Wood and Rattan Writing Table Desk with Drawers, Italy 1970s
Mid-Century Bamboo, Wood and Rattan Writing Table Desk with Drawers, Italy 1970s

Mid-Century Bamboo, Wood and Rattan Writing Table Desk with Drawers, Italy 1970s

$2,664
French Roll-Up Secretary, 1890s
Located in Miami, FL
Unique French roll-up secretary/desk in the transition style from around 1890 Wood and bronze. Writing surface and compartments can be pulled out under closure. Cut-out frame drawer...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

French Roll-Up Secretary, 1890s
French Roll-Up Secretary, 1890s

French Roll-Up Secretary, 1890s

$4,770
Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Cream & Blue Ladies Writing Desk Chair Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Style Cream & Blue Distress Painted Ladies Writing Desk and Chair Set. Listing includes a 3 drawer writing desk raised on cabriole legs and side ch...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Cream & Blue Ladies Writing Desk Chair Set
Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Cream & Blue Ladies Writing Desk Chair Set

Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Cream & Blue Ladies Writing Desk Chair Set

$1,200 / set
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Writing Desk, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style writing desk By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved cherry wood, with original brass hardware. Measures: 46"W x 23"D x 30"H. ...
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1960s American Vintage French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Writing Desk, Newly Refinished
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Writing Desk, Newly Refinished

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Writing Desk, Newly Refinished

$2,595
French Provincial Cherry Writing Table or Bedside Table with Drawer, circa 1800
Located in Miami, FL
French Provincial cherry table with cabriole legs that has mortise and tenon construction and wood peg fasteners. A beautiful late 18th century or early 19th century table left in it...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry

French Provincial Cherry Writing Table or Bedside Table with Drawer, circa 1800
French Provincial Cherry Writing Table or Bedside Table with Drawer, circa 1800

French Provincial Cherry Writing Table or Bedside Table with Drawer, circa 1800

$2,890
Carved Floral Back 18th Century Country French Carved Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a rare form of Country French desk. The desk features what appears to be oak and walnut construction and a parquet top with antique age cracks in the top. WE CAN REPAIR THIS ...
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1780s French Antique French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Carved Floral Back 18th Century Country French Carved Walnut Writing Desk
Carved Floral Back 18th Century Country French Carved Walnut Writing Desk

Carved Floral Back 18th Century Country French Carved Walnut Writing Desk

$3,196 Sale Price
36% Off
19th Century French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Diminutive size 19th century French provincial writing table or desk. The table is constructed from fruitwood with a warm patina and lovely wood grain patterns. Fronted by a single s...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table Desk
19th Century French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table Desk

19th Century French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table Desk

$1,875 Sale Price
25% Off
Small Black Leather Top One Drawer Cabriole Carved Leg Chestnut Desk Console
By Drexel, Baker Furniture Company, Heritage-Henredon, Globe Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Small Black Leather Top One Drawer Cabriole Carved Leg Chestnut Desk Console Writing Table MINT!
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20th Century American French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Chestnut

Small Black Leather Top One Drawer Cabriole Carved Leg Chestnut Desk Console
Small Black Leather Top One Drawer Cabriole Carved Leg Chestnut Desk Console

Small Black Leather Top One Drawer Cabriole Carved Leg Chestnut Desk Console

$2,800
18th Century Country French Child's Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
A late 18th century Country French child size desk, made of solid cherry. Beautifully crafted with turned legs and carved stretcher with center finial. Candle stand on the right, att...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry

18th Century Country French Child's Desk
18th Century Country French Child's Desk

18th Century Country French Child's Desk

$1,500
French Fruitwood Work Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
With its scalloped apron and cabriole legs, this table is has a more dynamic appearance than an ordinary work table, but its single side drawer and pull-out breadboard slide say othe...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry

French Fruitwood Work Table
French Fruitwood Work Table

French Fruitwood Work Table

$8,750
19th Century French Provincial Writing Desk from Avignon Shabby Chic or Country
Located in Milano, IT
This authentic 19th-century French Provincial writing desk from Avignon features a beautifully time-worn grey/green patina, offering ver...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Provincial Writing Desk from Avignon Shabby Chic or Country
19th Century French Provincial Writing Desk from Avignon Shabby Chic or Country

19th Century French Provincial Writing Desk from Avignon Shabby Chic or Country

$1,440 Sale Price
24% Off
Early 20th Century Walnut & Leather Secretary Desk
Located in Miami, FL
The early 20th century French secretaire was made of walnut. Called secretaire en abbatant by the French, in reference to the sloping-front drop-down desk surface, this particular e...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century Walnut & Leather Secretary Desk
Early 20th Century Walnut & Leather Secretary Desk

Early 20th Century Walnut & Leather Secretary Desk

$2,100
French Provincial Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Provincial carved beach and walnut bureau plat or writing table with a slightly antiqued and distressed finish, serpentine molded edge top, th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

French Provincial Desk
French Provincial Desk

French Provincial Desk

$4,125 / item
18th Century French Provincial Black Painted “Mazarin” Pedestal Desk
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PROVINCIAL EIGHT-LEGGED "MAZARIN" PEDESTAL DESK IN BLACK PAINT France, circa last quarter of the 18th century Item # 403ZLJ18Q An absolutely stunning eight-legged "Mazarin" pedestal...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

18th Century French Provincial Black Painted “Mazarin” Pedestal Desk
18th Century French Provincial Black Painted “Mazarin” Pedestal Desk

18th Century French Provincial Black Painted “Mazarin” Pedestal Desk

$12,000
Louis XV Provincial Walnut Writing/Games Table
Located in Essex, MA
Originally a folding base with removable top. Now in a fixed position with a rectangular top with tooled brown leather. Cabriole legs.
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1760s French Antique French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Louis XV Provincial Walnut Writing/Games Table
Louis XV Provincial Walnut Writing/Games Table

Louis XV Provincial Walnut Writing/Games Table

$2,400
Antique French Provincial Leather Top Painted Kneehole Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Dynamic 19th century kneehole desk with a brown tooled leather top over a three piece pedestal base with nine drawers and two pullout trays...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

Antique French Provincial Leather Top Painted Kneehole Desk
Antique French Provincial Leather Top Painted Kneehole Desk

Antique French Provincial Leather Top Painted Kneehole Desk

$9,500
French Provincial Fruitwood and Tooled Leather Writing Table, 18th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
French Provincial Fruitwood and Tooled Leather Writing Table, 18th Century
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Fruitwood

French Provincial Fruitwood and Tooled Leather Writing Table, 18th Century
French Provincial Fruitwood and Tooled Leather Writing Table, 18th Century

French Provincial Fruitwood and Tooled Leather Writing Table, 18th Century

$1,995
18th Century Louis XV French Oak Writing Table with Scalloped Shaped Top
Located in Dallas, TX
An 18th century French country Louis XV style writing table-end table. This lovely oak table features a scalloped shaped top, one drawer and cabriole legs.
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Mid-18th Century French Antique French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

18th Century Louis XV French Oak Writing Table with Scalloped Shaped Top
18th Century Louis XV French Oak Writing Table with Scalloped Shaped Top

18th Century Louis XV French Oak Writing Table with Scalloped Shaped Top

$2,450
French Style Hand Carved Italian Table Desk
Located in Portland, OR
Distinguished European furniture design is apparent with this Italian hand carved table desk. The splendid carvings are on all sides of the apron giving this desk amazing versatility...
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Early 20th Century Italian French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

French Style Hand Carved Italian Table Desk
French Style Hand Carved Italian Table Desk

French Style Hand Carved Italian Table Desk

$2,995
Large French Boulle Inlay Partners Desk Writing Table Desks
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a wonderful, sumptuos Boulle style partners desk. The piece is very distinctive and the amount of craftmanship that has gone into making this piece is astounding. The...
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1980s Vintage French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Large French Boulle Inlay Partners Desk Writing Table Desks
Large French Boulle Inlay Partners Desk Writing Table Desks

Large French Boulle Inlay Partners Desk Writing Table Desks

$4,165
Amy Howard Collection Antique French Provincial Decorated 3 Drawer Writing Desk
By Amy Howard
Located in Chicago, IL
Amy Howard Collection Antique French Provincial Paint Decorated 3 Drawer Writing Desk The Amy Howard Collection is a high end, couture line of furniture that was created over twenty...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

Amy Howard Collection Antique French Provincial Decorated 3 Drawer Writing Desk
Amy Howard Collection Antique French Provincial Decorated 3 Drawer Writing Desk

Amy Howard Collection Antique French Provincial Decorated 3 Drawer Writing Desk

$2,250
French Empire Revival Burr Walnut Kidney Desk Bronze Sphinx Mounts and Malachite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare French Empire Revival style burr walnut with bronze mounts and Malachite pillars kidney desk This is a rare desk and that’s for s...
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20th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Revival Burr Walnut Kidney Desk Bronze Sphinx Mounts and Malachite
French Empire Revival Burr Walnut Kidney Desk Bronze Sphinx Mounts and Malachite

French Empire Revival Burr Walnut Kidney Desk Bronze Sphinx Mounts and Malachite

$11,107 Sale Price
20% Off
French solid walnut desk, 1950
Located in LYON, FR
A beautiful solid walnut desk from the 1950s. With its four spindle legs and elegantly grained top, it will easily fit into your home. Completely restored and matte varnished by us....
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

French solid walnut desk, 1950
French solid walnut desk, 1950

French solid walnut desk, 1950

$1,054
Bureau Plat
Located in London, England
French walnut bureau plat with aged leather top and gilded brass mounts. France circa 1880.
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1880s French Antique French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Bureau Plat
Bureau Plat

Bureau Plat

$5,345
French 19th Century Louis XV Marquetry Writing Table
Located in Miami, FL
This beautiful marquetry writing table features a lovely brass banded serpentine top, bronze mounts, and one large drawer. The floral marquetry work is detailed and balanced. The wri...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XV Marquetry Writing Table
French 19th Century Louis XV Marquetry Writing Table

French 19th Century Louis XV Marquetry Writing Table

$4,275
1960s Italian Dal Vera Bamboo Rattan Brass French Riviera Organic Writing Desk
By Dal Vera
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern writing table or desk in bamboo and wicker rattan with 2 side drawers with typical brass handles from renowned Dal Vera manufacturer. The o...
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

1960s Italian Dal Vera Bamboo Rattan Brass French Riviera Organic Writing Desk
1960s Italian Dal Vera Bamboo Rattan Brass French Riviera Organic Writing Desk

1960s Italian Dal Vera Bamboo Rattan Brass French Riviera Organic Writing Desk

$3,316
Maitland Smith French Provincial Louis XV Mahogany Leather Top Writing Desk
By Maitland Smith
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style writing desk By Maitland Smith Philippines, Circa 1980s Carved mahogany, with original brass hardware and embossed leather top. ...
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Late 20th Century Philippine French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Maitland Smith French Provincial Louis XV Mahogany Leather Top Writing Desk
Maitland Smith French Provincial Louis XV Mahogany Leather Top Writing Desk

Maitland Smith French Provincial Louis XV Mahogany Leather Top Writing Desk

$2,065
Black Ebonized Wood “Architect Desk” Table with drawer, France
Located in Miami, FL
Ebonized wood “architect desk” table, France, 19th century. On four tapered legs with a central knot stands the table, one drawers on the skirt, some boards on the sides and a slopin...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Black Ebonized Wood “Architect Desk” Table with drawer, France
Black Ebonized Wood “Architect Desk” Table with drawer, France

Black Ebonized Wood “Architect Desk” Table with drawer, France

$2,200
French Empire Faux Marble Legs Leather Top Sconces Bureau Desk with Organizer
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Exotic wood faux marble column shape legs French Empire bureau leather top desk with brass sconces. Medium size desk suitable as a console or entry desk or ...
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20th Century American French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Empire Faux Marble Legs Leather Top Sconces Bureau Desk with Organizer
French Empire Faux Marble Legs Leather Top Sconces Bureau Desk with Organizer

French Empire Faux Marble Legs Leather Top Sconces Bureau Desk with Organizer

$6,500
Cherry Wood Desk with Tapered Legs, Circa 1900
Located in LYON, FR
Cherry Wood Desk with Tapered Legs, Circa 1900 Maison Lecan presents this charming cherry wood table dating from the early 20th century. With its compact size and clean lines, it f...
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry

Cherry Wood Desk with Tapered Legs, Circa 1900
Cherry Wood Desk with Tapered Legs, Circa 1900

Cherry Wood Desk with Tapered Legs, Circa 1900

$1,054
Secretary Desk by Drexel Heritage, Floral Motifs, French Provincial, Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Secretary Desk By Drexel Heritage "Brittany Collection" USA, circa 1970s Floral Motifs, French Provincial, Cabinet, Walnut, c. 1970s Secretary Desk, Floral Motifs Measurements: 57....
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1970s American Vintage French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Secretary Desk by Drexel Heritage, Floral Motifs, French Provincial, Cabinet
Secretary Desk by Drexel Heritage, Floral Motifs, French Provincial, Cabinet

Secretary Desk by Drexel Heritage, Floral Motifs, French Provincial, Cabinet

$2,184
Antique Elegant Wooden Bureau
Located in Milano, IT
Rare solid wood desk dating from the early 1700s, fine French manufacture. The bureau is very imposing and majestic and that is what makes its elegance. The shape is rectangular, t...
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Elegant Wooden Bureau
Antique Elegant Wooden Bureau

Antique Elegant Wooden Bureau

$8,527 Sale Price
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1800s French Antique Patinated Ecritoire
Located in High Point, NC
This antique ecritoire was crafted in 19th century France. A heavily distressed wooden ecritoire, this desk organizer flaunts a spacious case with an elegant slant top and a subtle c...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

1800s French Antique Patinated Ecritoire
1800s French Antique Patinated Ecritoire

1800s French Antique Patinated Ecritoire

$795
Solid walnut desk, popular art, France, Savoie, circa 1900
Located in LYON, FR
Unique piece, desk made by a Savoyard craftsman around 1900. Unique with its natural tree trunk base and its small shelves which give it incredible charm. Its waxed solid walnut top ...
Category

Early 1900s Antique French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Solid walnut desk, popular art, France, Savoie, circa 1900
Solid walnut desk, popular art, France, Savoie, circa 1900

Solid walnut desk, popular art, France, Savoie, circa 1900

$1,527
Boulle Desk .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Boulle Desk from 1880
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1870s French Antique French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Boulle Desk .
Boulle Desk .

Boulle Desk .

$8,290 / item
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 Antique French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

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

19th Century French Wooden Desk

$5,995
Turn of the Century French Patinated Ecritoire with Display Glass Top
Located in High Point, NC
A patinated ecritoire produced during the turn of the century in France, this desk organizer is as functional as remarkable. Featuring a slant-top case crowned by a unique glass disp...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Turn of the Century French Patinated Ecritoire with Display Glass Top
Turn of the Century French Patinated Ecritoire with Display Glass Top

Turn of the Century French Patinated Ecritoire with Display Glass Top

$1,395

French Provincial desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique French Provincial 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, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial desks and writing tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America 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 Baker Furniture Company, Camard, Dal Vera, and Dos Gallos 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 $675 and tops out at $30,579 while the average work can sell for $3,051.

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