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Style: Victorian
R. J. Horner Style Antique Victorian Tiger Oak Ladies Writing Desk, Circa 1890
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Victorian ladies writing desk
In the manner of R.J. Horner & Co.
USA, Circa 1890s
Gorgeous carved tiger oak, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 33.5"W...
Category
1890s American Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
Small English Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Writing Table / Desk c.1900
Located in Leicester, GB
A beautiful small English Victorian mahogany writing table. An elegant fitted desk from the earlier part of 1900's. The desk comprises of two drawers, in an asymmetric format with th...
Category
Early 1900s British Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
$1,072 Sale Price
10% Off
19th-C. French Carved Oak Barley Twist Desk / Table W/ Lift Top Storage
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 19th century Victorian carved oak writing desk with lift top storage. The carved barley twist supports are in very good condition. The apron is heavily carved as well.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fine and very rare antique Victorian burr walnut twin pedestal partners desk, Circa 1860 in date.
It is made from fabulous burr walnut, the rectangular top with a fabulous inset gold tooled green leather writing surface.
One side has an arrangement of three drawers in the frieze over a pair of pedestals each with three graduated drawers, the other side has a central frieze drawer with a cupboard in each pedestal, each opens to a central shelf.
The desk is fitted with the original turned walnut handles and it stands on a plinth base raised on brass castors.
The desk has its original locks and keys and the locks are stamped H&C, By Royal Letters Patent.
Instil the elegance of a bygone era to a special place in your home with this fabulous decorative antique desk...
Category
1860s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Flame Mahogany & Crossbanded Pedestal Desk 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite Victorian Revival crossbanded flame mahogany desk dating from the late 20th Century.
This desk has been beautifully made from ...
Category
1980s Vintage Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
R. J. Horner Style Antique Victorian Carved Oak Slant Front Secretary Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Victorian or Arts & Crafts slant front writing desk
In the manner of R.J. Horner & Co.
USA, Circa 1890s
Carved quarter sawn oak, with original brass hardware. D...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Inlaid Davenport Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous antique Davenport desk which is crafted from beautiful burr walnut, circa 1870 in date.
The desk has a rear stationery compartment which encloses a divided interi...
Category
1870s Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Hooker Furniture Solid Wood Archivist Desk
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Victorian style Hooker Furniture archivist desk. Made out of solid wood that looks like mahogany.
The top has three inserts in burgundy leather with brass trim. The desk has 5 drawer...
Category
20th Century Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century English Writing Reading Table
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Mid 19th Century writing table in flame cut walnut with leather writing pad top
and a built in adjustable slope.
Circa 1860 this represents one of the finest examples of cabinet work...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique Victorian Leather Top Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Victorian leather top desk / writing table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1840-1860 period.
This is of outstanding quality, it is a great size ...
Category
1840s British Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Jewelers/Watchmakers Desk
By Rolex
Located in East Freetown, MA
Antique two tone watchmakers/jewelers desk with fifteen drawers, two shelves and canvas surfaced slide out work top. This desk also has a foot rest. The ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Gillows Style Birdseye Maple Writing Table Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a very attractive Antique Victorian Gillows Style Birdseye Maple writing table, circa 1880 in date.
The rectangular top features a moulded edge with the original inset black...
Category
1880s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather
Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Table Desk - C. 1870
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Presenting an exquisite Victorian Burr and Figured Walnut Davenport Writing Table Desk dating back to approximately 1870. This charming piece exudes age and character, making it a ra...
Category
19th Century British Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
$1,956 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Kidney Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a delightful antique Victorian flame mahogany kidney shaped kneehole desk, Circa 1880 in date.
The free standing desk features satinwood and box woodline inlay and banding. ...
Category
1880s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
Antique Victorian Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique late Victorian mahogany partners pedestal desk, circa 1880 in date.
The rectanglular top features a stunning inset green and gold tooled leather writing surface. This stunning desk is the same on each side.
Each side is fitted with three frieze drawers, three further drawers in one pedestal and a cupboard to the other pedestal, all fitted with the original brass drop handles.
The drawers are all oak lined and the pedestals are raised on plinth bases with brass castors underneath.
Complete with original brass locks and keys.
Instill the elegance of a bygone era to a special place in your home with this fabulous antique partners pedestal desk.
THE BOTANICAL NAME FOR THE MAHOGANY THIS ITEM IS MADE OF IS SWIETENIA MACROPHYLLA AND THIS TYPE OF MAHOGANY IS NOT SUBJECT TO CITES REGULATION.
Condition:
In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, polished, waxed and releathered in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 76 x Width 151 x Depth 106
Dimensions in inches:
Height 29.9 x Width 59.4 x Depth 41.7
Mahogany
is probably one of the largest ‘families’ of hardwood, having many different varieties within its own species.
Mahogany has been used for centuries in ship building...
Category
1880s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Victorian Walnut Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A very smart and well made antique Victorian Walnut leather top pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates from around 1890-1900.
It is of lovely quality and is a useful size...
Category
1890s British Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Antique Victorian Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A charming antique Victorian leather top writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1860-1880 period.
It is very well made and is a lovely size. It sit...
Category
1860s British Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Victorian Davenport Desk Lift Top Pop Up Mechanism Concealed File Compartment
Located in Rockaway, NJ
English Victorian Davenport Desk Lift Top Pop Up Mechanism Concealed File Compartment.
Beautiful burl wood cabinet.
Category
19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple, Oak, Burl
19th Century mahogany two drawer writing table
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th Century mahogany two drawer writing table, the moulded edge top having a black leather writing surface with gold and blind tooling, two oak lined drawers below with engraved bra...
Category
1840s British Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Lady's Writing Desk, French, Marble, Roll Top Bureaux, Victorian, C.1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lady's writing desk. A French, mahogany and marble roll top bureaux, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1850.
Striking craftsmanship, fine materials and a delightful form enhance this quality desk
Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout
Select stocks present exceptional caramel hues and fine grain interest
Captivating, rouge marble display plinth with a three-quarter brass gallery
Trio of drawers to the upper section, of field panel finish and accessed by brass drop handles
Roll top tambour activated by opening the main drawer, redolent of Riesener...
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1850s French Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
Antique 19th Century Carved Writing Table In Oak ( REF AF-3576 )
Located in Ledbury, GB
This stunning 19th-century writing table in oak showcases exceptional quality and craftsmanship.
The piece is in excellent condition, demonstrating the durability and timeless appea...
Category
19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
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...
Category
1860s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Maple, Satinwood, Walnut, Burl
Large 19th Century Revolving Mahogany Drum Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
A attractive large early single pedestal Victorian Mahogany revolving Drum Table with a newer gold tooled leather top. Nice original finish with a great color and patina to the aged...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Gents Correspondence Desk, English, Writing Table, Victorian, Circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a fine antique gentleman's correspondence desk. An English, rosewood writing table with decorative boxwood inlay, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Rich in det...
Category
Early 20th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Boxwood, Rosewood
English Partner Desk Desk, 1870 Writing Desk, Mahogany
Located in Berlin, DE
Monumental English partner desk desk, 1870 writing desk, mahogany
one sides profiled three-door frame, slightly protruding tabletop. Writing surface decorated with extraordinary gol...
Category
19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
$4,607 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Victorian Leather Top Partners Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A large and beautiful antique Victorian partners desk / writing table. This was made in England, it dates from around 1840-1860.
It is of superb quality and is a great size, this is...
Category
1840s British Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Victorian late 19th century carved oak pedestal desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Victorian late 19th century carved oak pedestal desk circa 1890.
Good quality pedestal oak desk, comprising of 3 sections. Shaped top with original leather insert. Single drawer a...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak
Antique Large Mahogany Victorian Executive Desk, Ox Blood Faux Leather top, 6 dr
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Antique Large Mahogany Victorian Executive Desk, Ox Blood Faux Leather top, 6 drawers, brass handles. A perfect addition to any modern or cont...
Category
Early 20th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Leather, Mahogany
$727 Sale Price
20% Off
Stunning Victorian Partners Pedestal Desk
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this amazing Victorian hardwood partners' pedestal desk, circa 1870, gilt-tooled green leather inset writing surface, triple frieze drawers with Bramah l...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Antique Victorian Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique Victorian writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1860-1880 period.
This is of wonderful quality and is a very us...
Category
1860s British Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Fine Early Victorian Burl Walnut Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in Essex, MA
A rare and hard to find desk of the finest quality. Most likely made by the firm of Gillow of Lancaster and London. With a kidney shaped top with a new tooled green leather top an ex...
Category
1850s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
A Very Fine C19th Ormolu Mounted Bureau de Dame by Maison Mottheau
Located in London, GB
A French Ormolu Mounted Kingwood , Tulipwood and Parquertry Bureau De Dame dated C1880s
The mount are by Maison Mottheau
Lovely Bombe Shaped
Decorated with Sunburst Parquetry and Angel Candelabras...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Kingwood
$24,663 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique T. Wallis And Co. London Mahogany Roll Top Desk for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A handsome and very well made Roll Top desk with dove-tail drawer construction, traditional British form and handsome contrasting woods. Brass plaque in a top drawer. The top cabinet...
Category
19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique late Victorian flame mahogany partners pedestal desk, circa 1880 in date. Measures: 4ft.
The rectanglular top features a stunning inset green and gold t...
Category
1880s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Leather Inset Library Table, C.1840
Located in London, GB
Antique 19th century English Mahogany and leather inset library table C.1840.
A neatly proportioned library desk with two drawers, standing on beautifully turned legs, terminating...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Antique English Leather Top Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome 19th century English desk handcrafted in mahogany with the original tooled leather top on a double pedestal form with eight drawers in the front, brass hardware, and block f...
Category
19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
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...
Category
19th Century American Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Quality Antique Victorian Rosewood Freestanding Davenport
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Victorian rosewood freestanding davenport having the original brass gallery to the top with lift up serpentine shaped lid and crossbanded...
Category
19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Other
Antique Victorian Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Victorian leather top writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1860-1880 period.
This is of wonderful quality, it sits on beautifull...
Category
1860s British Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
A Victorian Gilt-Bronze Mounted Bureau Plat
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Palatial Victorian Gilt-Bronze Mounted Bureau Plat.
This palatial bureau plat is of grand proportions. The top is of serpentine rectangular out-shape and is lined in dark green le...
Category
19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century Good Quality Bureau In Mahogany ( REF AF-3581 )
Located in Ledbury, GB
A remarkable 19th-century mahogany bureau of exceptional quality, showcasing timeless elegance and craftsmanship.
This substantial piece, known for its sturdy and heavy construction...
Category
19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Early Victorian Burl Walnut 2 Pedestal Desk
Located in Huntington, NY
Early Victorian Burl Walnut 2 Pedestal Desk
With Cigar box mahogany drawers & brass hardware
With 3 keys. Also comes with later glass top
Category
1840s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$21,225 Sale Price
25% Off
19th Century Victorian Davenport Desk Burl Inlaid over Four-Side Drawers
Located in Plainview, NY
Victorian Davenport desk burl inlaid over four-side drawers. The desk features dummy drawers to one side and real working drawers to the other.
The leather top is in good condition ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Leather
$1,650 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique Thomas Turner Manchester English Mahogany Writing Desk Library Table
Located in Dayton, OH
An antique Thomas Turner English Victorian era writing desk. Made from solid mahogany with a tooled red leather inset top. Features 2 hand dovetailed drawers within the frieze, squar...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Victorian Sycamore Partners Desk
Located in Altrincham, GB
A fabulous Victorian partners desk in beautiful mellow sycamore - double pedestal with front drawers and cupboard rear with tooled leather insert top c1860 - 66"ww x 36"d x 32"h (25...
Category
1870s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Sycamore
19th Century Carved Oak Pedestal Desk
Located in High Point, NC
19th century English pedestal desk made from oak. The top is covered in the original brown leather, which has aged beautifully, and is banded by an oak border, which has a gorgeous b...
Category
19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak
19th Century American Mahogany Serpentine Slant Front Secretary Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
A late 19th Century American mahogany serpentine slant front secretary bureau desk.
Nice quality mahogany, dovetails drawers and ball and claw feet.
Category
1880s American Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
English Bamboo Desk or Writing Table
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming 19th century three drawer desk featuring leather panels on top, foldout writing shelf, grasscloth panels on the top and side and floral decoupaged drawer fronts and pull out...
Category
19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo
Stunning Victorian Hobbs&Co London Partners Desk
By Hobbs & Co.
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this amazing Victorian partners desk made by Hobbs&Co London around 1880 . It is double side desk which two people can sit facing each other , with nine ...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak
Heal and Son Mahogany Writing Desk
By Heal's
Located in Faversham, GB
A late 19th century mahogany dressing table desk by renowned English furniture maker Heal and Son.
The rectangular top with a splendid ogee moulded edge and round corners displays a...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
FINE ViNTAGE HARDWOOD & OXBLOOD LEATHER DOUBLE SIDED TWIN PEDESTAL PARTNER DESK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very nicely made vintage, Victoria collection, Mahogany with three panel oxblood leather top, double si...
Category
20th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
$3,082 Sale Price
20% Off
Fine Quality Antique Victorian Freestanding Maple & Co. Inlaid Writing Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine quality Victorian freestanding Maple & Co. inlaid writing desk having original pierced brass galleries, mirror to the centre with a pretty inlaid rail above flanked by two faux ...
Category
19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
Gillow Walnut 19th Century Kidney Writing Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Stunning Quality 19th Century, Victorian, Burr Walnut Kidney Shaped Writing Table, Having Attractive Old Leather, With Blind Tooled Decoration, Inset To Crossbanded Top, Over Highl...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Bonheur De Jour Writing Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian burr walnut Bonheur de Jour writing desk having a beautifully designed and shaped top glazed cabinet to the centre which opens to reveal a fitte...
Category
19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Victorian Desk Kidney Form Writing Table
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Come view this in our Hertfordshire showroom - just 25 minutes north of London
Absolutely stunning walnut Victorian style kidney desk
Swivel chair is not included - but is available ...
Category
1980s Vintage Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique Victorian Carved Oak Writing Desk or Library Table, Circa 1890s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Late Victorian or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table
USA, Late 19th Century
Carved oak, with brass hardware.
Measures: 39"W x 27"D x 30"H.
Goo...
Category
Late 20th Century American Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique Victorian leather top writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1860-1880 period.
It is very well made and is a lovely size. It sits ...
Category
1860s British Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
1961 Hand Painted Custom Victorian Foldable Bed Tray Lap Tray
Located in Germantown, MD
This is an amazing vintage wood lap tray - perfect for breakfast in bed. It could also be used as a writing or reading table.
This table tray is very versa...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Antique Correspondence Desk, Scottish Oak Writing Table, Gothic Taste, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique correspondence desk. A Scottish, oak writing table in Gothic revival taste, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. Displaying exceptional craftsmanship and rich detail, this fine desk is a superb example of 19th century Gothic styling.
Exquisite Gothic Revival aesthetic, with profuse carved detail and architectural presence
Select oak stocks present fine grain interest and rich caramel hues throughout
Superb decorative detail, including rope twist borders, pierced fretwork and barley twist legs
Upper gallery with twin drawers, ideal for documents, stationery and accessories
Pull-out writing surface at a comfortable height of 73cm (28.75''), replete with a green baize insert in good order
Lower drawer opens to reveal a suite of compartments, perfect for organising documents and correspondence
Raised upon a set of bulb-carved, barley twist legs terminating in bun feet, offering excellent support
Finished back panel allows for central room placement, ideal for library or study
This antique correspondence desk is a magnificent display of late Victorian craftsmanship. This fine Scottish Gothic Revival...
Category
1880s Scottish Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Victorian desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Victorian 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, animal skin and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Victorian desks and writing tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England 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 Holland & Sons, Gillows of Lancaster & London, Maple & Co., and Howard & Sons Ltd. 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 $380 and tops out at $159,824 while the average work can sell for $3,886.