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Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

RUSTIC STYLE

For some, the phrase “rustic style” suggests a house like “La Pitchoune,” the late chef Julia Child’s cottage in Provence, with its exposed wooden beams and well-worn antique furniture. For others, rustic furnishings and decor prompt images of a place like the Lake Placid Lodge in Upstate New York, with its stone fireplaces and knotty pine paneling. Indeed, rustic furniture design takes many forms: twig furniture, a plank trestle table, a hand-stitched quilt, a chandelier made of deer antlers.

The rustic style originated in the late 1800s in England, where it was heavily influenced by Romanticism. By the 20th century, it had spread to the United States, adopted by wealthy New Yorkers and the National Park Service alike. Although there are many categories of rustic furniture, one of the most popular and familiar manifestations of the style is Adirondack furniture and the low-slung 1903 Thomas Lee Adirondack chair.

Rustic design is perhaps mostly about texture and humble materials: hand-hewn reclaimed wood, woven rush seating, wrought iron, coarse stone and weathered metal. As a decor, it exudes warmth and honesty, while a single piece of countrified design adds an intriguing visual counterpoint in a sleek, modern environment.

Easily identifiable by its rough textures, earthy colors and natural materials, rustic wares help bring the beauty of the outdoors inside.

As you can see on 1stDibs, vintage rustic chairs, dining tables and other pieces of rustic furniture offer endless inspiration.

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Style: Rustic
Italian Antique Solid Walnut Rustic Table Desk Writing Table
Italian Antique Solid Walnut Rustic Table Desk Writing Table

Italian Antique Solid Walnut Rustic Table Desk Writing Table

$2,410

Italian Antique Solid Walnut Rustic Table Desk Writing Table

Located in Carimate, Como

Very charming and elegant Italian antique dining table or desk writing table in solid walnut wood with stylish carved legs and central drawer. Ideal in any room as a center table, a ...

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20th Century Italian Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Italian Antique Solid Walnut Rustic Table Desk Writing Table
Italian Antique Solid Walnut Rustic Table Desk Writing Table

Italian Antique Solid Walnut Rustic Table Desk Writing Table

$2,772

Italian Antique Solid Walnut Rustic Table Desk Writing Table

Located in Carimate, Como

Very charming and elegant Italian antique dining kitchen table or desk writing table in solid walnut wood with stylish carved legs and central drawer. Ideal in any room as a small st...

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20th Century Italian Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique French European Scallop Edge Dining Table
Antique French European Scallop Edge Dining Table

Antique French European Scallop Edge Dining Table

$5,500

Antique French European Scallop Edge Dining Table

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Beautiful handcrafted piece with nice patina. This antique table has all the character a piece of this nature should. Constructed out of solid wood with a plank top, bobbin turned le...

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Early 20th Century Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Italian Antique Walnut Rustic Small Console Table Desk Writing Table
Italian Antique Walnut Rustic Small Console Table Desk Writing Table

Italian Antique Walnut Rustic Small Console Table Desk Writing Table

$1,808

Italian Antique Walnut Rustic Small Console Table Desk Writing Table

Located in Carimate, Como

Very charming and elegant Italian small antique console table or desk writing table with stylish carved legs in solid wood. Ideal in any room as a small stand alone corner desk as we...

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20th Century Italian Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antiqued 17th Century Style Writing Table
Antiqued 17th Century Style Writing Table

Antiqued 17th Century Style Writing Table

$4,167

Antiqued 17th Century Style Writing Table

By Theodore Alexander

Located in Westwood, NJ

An antiqued wood writing desk, with two frieze drawers, on barley twist turned legs joined by stretchers. This is an antique reproduction of the original 17th century. Dimensions: 4...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

European Rustic Desk
European Rustic Desk

European Rustic Desk

$1,395 / item

European Rustic Desk

By Bramble

Located in Westwood, NJ

Exquisitely designed to blend elegance with functionality. Crafted from high-quality mahogany wood and finished in our straw wash, this desk is a perfect addition to any home or offi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

European Black Rustic Desk
European Black Rustic Desk

European Black Rustic Desk

$1,395 / item

European Black Rustic Desk

Located in Westwood, NJ

Exquisitely designed to blend elegance with functionality. Crafted from high-quality mahogany wood and finished in our luxurious Batavia Black, this desk is a perfect addition to any...

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian Antique Solid Walnut Rustic Table Desk Writing Table
Italian Antique Solid Walnut Rustic Table Desk Writing Table

Italian Antique Solid Walnut Rustic Table Desk Writing Table

$2,193

Italian Antique Solid Walnut Rustic Table Desk Writing Table

Located in Carimate, Como

Very charming and elegant Italian antique dining table or desk writing table in solid walnut wood with stylish carved legs and central drawer. Ideal in any room as a small stand alon...

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20th Century Italian Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

French Rustic Chic Desk in Glass, Wood and Brass
French Rustic Chic Desk in Glass, Wood and Brass

French Rustic Chic Desk in Glass, Wood and Brass

$2,700Sale Price|20% Off

French Rustic Chic Desk in Glass, Wood and Brass

Located in Milano, IT

Beautiful French wooden desk from the late 1800s Rustic Chic period. The desk is made entirely of very elegant olive green wood, the wood has been w...

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Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Italian Antique Solid Walnut Rustic Dining Table Writing Desk
Italian Antique Solid Walnut Rustic Dining Table Writing Desk

Italian Antique Solid Walnut Rustic Dining Table Writing Desk

$2,772

Italian Antique Solid Walnut Rustic Dining Table Writing Desk

Located in Carimate, Como

Very charming and elegant Italian antique dining table or desk writing table in solid walnut wood with double wood coloring, lighter for the top and darker on the stylish carved legs...

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20th Century Italian Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Rustic Industrial Aged Patina Wooden Desk with Metal Accents
Rustic Industrial Aged Patina Wooden Desk with Metal Accents

Rustic Industrial Aged Patina Wooden Desk with Metal Accents

$895

Rustic Industrial Aged Patina Wooden Desk with Metal Accents

Located in High Point, NC

This vintage wooden desk exudes rustic industrial charm with its weathered green patina and distressed finish. Crafted from solid wood, the desk features a spacious work surface, ope...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage Hand Carved Spanish Revival Style Writing Desk. Circa 1960s
Vintage Hand Carved Spanish Revival Style Writing Desk. Circa 1960s

Vintage Hand Carved Spanish Revival Style Writing Desk. Circa 1960s

$1,630

Vintage Hand Carved Spanish Revival Style Writing Desk. Circa 1960s

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Hand Carved Spanish Revival Style Writing Desk. Circa 1960s Features hand-carved details at front and back, 5 drawers with dovetail joints and brass hardware, turned legs, an...

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1960s American Vintage Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Driftwood Table/Desk
Driftwood Table/Desk

Driftwood Table/Desk

$700

Driftwood Table/Desk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Impressive all teak wood desk or table. Solid driftwood top and three sturdy legs. Great for indoor or outdoor use. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer)

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20th Century Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Driftwood

Cushman Colonial Creations Writing Desk
Cushman Colonial Creations Writing Desk

Cushman Colonial Creations Writing Desk

$975

Cushman Colonial Creations Writing Desk

By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company

Located in New York, NY

Rare diminutive writing desk by the H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company circa 1930's. The desk features a sculptural overing hanging top, over one large pull out drawer with trapezoid...

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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Swedish Carved Wood Desk Table with Drawer
Early 19th Century Swedish Carved Wood Desk Table with Drawer

Early 19th Century Swedish Carved Wood Desk Table with Drawer

$4,355

Early 19th Century Swedish Carved Wood Desk Table with Drawer

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish desk table with sliding top from the early 19th century. This antique table from Sweden has an overhung, rectangular-shaped top, above a decoratively carved apron which hou...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Spanish Double Drawer Rustic Table in Off-White Patina
Spanish Double Drawer Rustic Table in Off-White Patina

Spanish Double Drawer Rustic Table in Off-White Patina

$2,772

Spanish Double Drawer Rustic Table in Off-White Patina

Located in Barcelona, ES

Early 20th century Spanish rustic off-white painted pine farm kitchen table or occasional table. Charming pinewood Spanish farmhouse or kitchen tabl...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Pine

Antiqued 17th Century Style Writing Table
Antiqued 17th Century Style Writing Table

Antiqued 17th Century Style Writing Table

$4,167 / item

Antiqued 17th Century Style Writing Table

Located in Westwood, NJ

An antiqued wood writing desk, with two frieze drawers, on barley twist turned legs joined by stretchers. This is an antique reproduction of ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Rustic Continental Antler and Oak Kneehole Desk
Rustic Continental Antler and Oak Kneehole Desk

Rustic Continental Antler and Oak Kneehole Desk

$54,000

Rustic Continental Antler and Oak Kneehole Desk

Located in Queens, NY

Rustic style Continental German (late 19th Century) antler and oak kneehole desk with antler gallery & trim with carved rabbit heads on doors with br...

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19th Century German Antique Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Leather, Antler

19th Century Rustic Table ~ Desk in Stripped Oak
19th Century Rustic Table ~ Desk in Stripped Oak

19th Century Rustic Table ~ Desk in Stripped Oak

$4,980

19th Century Rustic Table ~ Desk in Stripped Oak

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century Rustic Table ~ Desk in Stripped Oak is a truly timeless design inspired by rural craftsmen who performed wonderful feats of furniture crafting using what are today consi...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Rustic Primitive Working Bench, France, Early 19th Century
Rustic Primitive Working Bench, France, Early 19th Century

Rustic Primitive Working Bench, France, Early 19th Century

$4,850

Rustic Primitive Working Bench, France, Early 19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

Rustic working bench that exudes a raw, handcrafted charm, showcasing the wear and patina from decades, if not centuries, of use. Made from solid, heavy wood, the bench features a st...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

English Pine Faux Bamboo Desk with Two Drawers and H-Form Cross Stretcher
English Pine Faux Bamboo Desk with Two Drawers and H-Form Cross Stretcher

English Pine Faux Bamboo Desk with Two Drawers and H-Form Cross Stretcher

$5,500

English Pine Faux Bamboo Desk with Two Drawers and H-Form Cross Stretcher

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English pine faux bamboo desk with two drawers and cross stretcher. Introduce a touch of rustic charm and timeless elegance to your home with this exquisite English pine faux bamb...

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20th Century English Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Pine

Rare Shabby Chic Desk in Light Wood
Rare Shabby Chic Desk in Light Wood

Rare Shabby Chic Desk in Light Wood

$2,410Sale Price|20% Off

Rare Shabby Chic Desk in Light Wood

Located in Milano, IT

Gorgeous wooden desk in the Shabby Chic style, belonging to the early 1900s. French manufacture. The desk is entirely made of ivory painted wood. The frame is supported by 4 very e...

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Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Italian Antique Solid Walnut Rustic Kitchen Table Desk Writing Table
Italian Antique Solid Walnut Rustic Kitchen Table Desk Writing Table

Italian Antique Solid Walnut Rustic Kitchen Table Desk Writing Table

$2,049

Italian Antique Solid Walnut Rustic Kitchen Table Desk Writing Table

Located in Carimate, Como

Very charming and rustic country Italian antique table ideal as kitchen dining table or desk writing table, in solid walnut wood with stylish carved legs and central drawer. Ideal in...

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20th Century Italian Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Guy Chaddock Gustavian Slant-Front Maple Secretary Desk
Guy Chaddock Gustavian Slant-Front Maple Secretary Desk

Guy Chaddock Gustavian Slant-Front Maple Secretary Desk

$2,495

Guy Chaddock Gustavian Slant-Front Maple Secretary Desk

By Guy Chaddock

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Swedish Gustavian or Rustic European style slant front secretary desk By Guy Chaddock & Co. USA, Late 20th Century Carved solid maple, with original brass hardware. Me...

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Late 20th Century American Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Italian Antique Solid Walnut Rustic Kitchen Table Desk Writing Table
Italian Antique Solid Walnut Rustic Kitchen Table Desk Writing Table

Italian Antique Solid Walnut Rustic Kitchen Table Desk Writing Table

$2,193

Italian Antique Solid Walnut Rustic Kitchen Table Desk Writing Table

Located in Carimate, Como

Very charming and elegant Italian antique table ideal as kitchen dining table or desk writing table, in solid walnut wood with stylish carved legs and central drawer. Ideal in any ro...

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20th Century Italian Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Rustic Art Populaire Writing Table, France, Early 20th Century
Rustic Art Populaire Writing Table, France, Early 20th Century

Rustic Art Populaire Writing Table, France, Early 20th Century

$4,600

Rustic Art Populaire Writing Table, France, Early 20th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

Wooden Desk; Writing Table; France; 19th Century Design; Art Populaire; Rustic; Monoxylite; Writing Desk; Table; France; Wabi Sabi; Naive; Folk Art; Travail Populaire; 19th-century ...

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Early 20th Century French Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Guy Chaddock Gustavian Slant-Front Maple Secretary Desk
Guy Chaddock Gustavian Slant-Front Maple Secretary Desk

Guy Chaddock Gustavian Slant-Front Maple Secretary Desk

$2,495

Guy Chaddock Gustavian Slant-Front Maple Secretary Desk

By Guy Chaddock

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Swedish Gustavian or Rustic European style slant front secretary desk By Guy Chaddock & Co. USA, Late 20th Century Carved solid maple, with original brass hardware. Me...

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Late 20th Century American Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

18th Century Spanish Trestle Style Writing Table, Rich Wood Grain, Iron Hardware
18th Century Spanish Trestle Style Writing Table, Rich Wood Grain, Iron Hardware

18th Century Spanish Trestle Style Writing Table, Rich Wood Grain, Iron Hardware

$6,991

18th Century Spanish Trestle Style Writing Table, Rich Wood Grain, Iron Hardware

Located in Madrid, ES

This 18th century Spanish trestle style writing table has a tabletop of one single wide plank, and the leg sections, or trestles, are joined with sliding dovetail joints and fastened...

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18th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

1980d Sculptural Rustic Cedar Wood Log Secretary Desk
1980d Sculptural Rustic Cedar Wood Log Secretary Desk

1980d Sculptural Rustic Cedar Wood Log Secretary Desk

$2,250

1980d Sculptural Rustic Cedar Wood Log Secretary Desk

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1980s with this exquisite sculptural desk. The ultra rare desk exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding design is ex...

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1980s American Vintage Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Characterful Rustic Pine Writing Desk with Single Drawer
Characterful Rustic Pine Writing Desk with Single Drawer

Characterful Rustic Pine Writing Desk with Single Drawer

$1,160Sale Price|20% Off

Characterful Rustic Pine Writing Desk with Single Drawer

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Handsome primitive rustic desk constructed of natural pine having chunky turned legs and single drawer.

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1990s American Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Table Solid Cypress Chestnut and Fir Two-Tone Italian Natural Honey Color
Table Solid Cypress Chestnut and Fir Two-Tone Italian Natural Honey Color

Table Solid Cypress Chestnut and Fir Two-Tone Italian Natural Honey Color

$839Sale Price|20% Off

Table Solid Cypress Chestnut and Fir Two-Tone Italian Natural Honey Color

Located in Buggiano, IT

Uncommon Table in solid cypress, chestnut and fir, two-tone, Italian, natural honey-colored top, very sturdy, with drawer. Shellac and wax finish. Very sturdy and solid. Legroom in...

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1940s Italian Vintage Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Fir, Chestnut, Cypress

Colorful Paint Decorated Trestle Dining Table
Colorful Paint Decorated Trestle Dining Table

Colorful Paint Decorated Trestle Dining Table

$2,650

Colorful Paint Decorated Trestle Dining Table

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A Colorful and very well made Table having a Breezy and Casual appearance. With an intentional distressed finish top in pale Turquoise paint. Raised on an elaborate base with H stret...

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20th Century Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Rustic Wooden Sideboard Storage Console With Marble Top
Rustic Wooden Sideboard Storage Console With Marble Top

Rustic Wooden Sideboard Storage Console With Marble Top

$3,300

Rustic Wooden Sideboard Storage Console With Marble Top

Located in High Point, NC

This substantial wooden sideboard from India dates to the 20th century and features a beautiful combination of natural wood craftsmanship and a classic white marble top. The piece in...

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Late 20th Century Indian Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Antique Rustic Neogothic Desk ~ Writing Table
Antique Rustic Neogothic Desk ~ Writing Table

Antique Rustic Neogothic Desk ~ Writing Table

$2,780

Antique Rustic Neogothic Desk ~ Writing Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique Rustic Neogothic desk ~ writing table is a sturdy, timeless design made for daily use and enjoyment. Hand-crafted from solid planks of oak, it f...

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Mid-20th Century Belgian Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Rustic Country Walnut Desk, Driftwood Finish
Rustic Country Walnut Desk, Driftwood Finish

Rustic Country Walnut Desk, Driftwood Finish

$5,151 / item

Rustic Country Walnut Desk, Driftwood Finish

Located in Westwood, NJ

A rustic country-style solid driftwood finished rectangular desk with a rustic finish revealing exposed saw marks. Three small oak-lined drawers to front with mortice and tenon joint...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

American Rustic Adirondack Cedar Table Desk
American Rustic Adirondack Cedar Table Desk

American Rustic Adirondack Cedar Table Desk

$2,800

American Rustic Adirondack Cedar Table Desk

Located in Queens, NY

American Rustic Adirondack painted cedar table desk with twig spindle design and stained pine slat top with a center drawer.

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20th Century American Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cedar, Pine

Rustic Country Walnut Desk, Light Driftwood Finish
Rustic Country Walnut Desk, Light Driftwood Finish

Rustic Country Walnut Desk, Light Driftwood Finish

$5,151 / item

Rustic Country Walnut Desk, Light Driftwood Finish

Located in Westwood, NJ

A rustic country-style solid light driftwood finished rectangular desk with a rustic finish revealing exposed saw marks. Three small oak-lined drawers to front with mortice and tenon...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

French 1930 Modern Craftsman Writing Table or Console
French 1930 Modern Craftsman Writing Table or Console

French 1930 Modern Craftsman Writing Table or Console

$6,770

French 1930 Modern Craftsman Writing Table or Console

Located in New York, NY

Stunning French Mid-Century Modern, rustic, neo-Primitive console or writing table in thick, natural, hand carved wood. The depth of the top is 19" and depth of the legs is 26" x ...

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1930s French Vintage Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

18th Century Spanish Trestle Style Writing Table, Turned Legs, Wrought Iron
18th Century Spanish Trestle Style Writing Table, Turned Legs, Wrought Iron

18th Century Spanish Trestle Style Writing Table, Turned Legs, Wrought Iron

$11,451

18th Century Spanish Trestle Style Writing Table, Turned Legs, Wrought Iron

Located in Madrid, ES

The tabletop of this 18th century Spanish table is one single wide plank, which over the years has warped slightly, adding an attractive twist to the surface and creating a piece of furniture with unique character. The deeply-coved spool turned leg...

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18th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

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Wrought Iron

19th Century Rustic Writing Desk, Art Populaire, Solid Wood, France
19th Century Rustic Writing Desk, Art Populaire, Solid Wood, France

19th Century Rustic Writing Desk, Art Populaire, Solid Wood, France

$4,600

19th Century Rustic Writing Desk, Art Populaire, Solid Wood, France

Located in Antwerp, BE

Art Populaire; Folk Art; Monoxylite; Wabi Sabi; Writing Desk; Rustic; Travail Populaire; Antique; 19th Century; Writing Table; 19th-century folk art writing desk, a timeless piece ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Rustic desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Rustic 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, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, softwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rustic desks and writing tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Asia 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 and Drake Stuedemann. 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 $490 and tops out at $54,000 while the average work can sell for $3,728.

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