Inlay Desks and Writing Tables

Designed in the 1960s by Egon Ostergaard, this desk was made by SMI, a somewhat nebulous figure in MCM production. We've had a number of SMI pieces, and the quality is always excelle...

The melting vanity table's simple but elegant design, makes for an adaptable elegant piece of furniture. The cream shagreen inlaid surface is framed with an irregular surface bronze-...

Introducing this elegant Italian walnut desk, dating back to the late 19th century. Featuring a typical design inspired by the sumptuous Louis XVI era, it features clean lines and r...

A vintage mid-century Italian writing table / desk, featuring a burled walnut and fruitwood parquetry inlay top, and having shapely graceful cabriolet legs and a single drawer. Desig...

This custom wood desk is hand-made in the United States with all hardwood construction. This modern design is characterized by its solid white oak body, minimalist walnut inlay detail, and unique split leg detail. Convenient and accessible storage drawers feature integrated hardware and a soft-closing mechanism. This contemporary design can look beautiful floating in a room as an executive desk or anchored against a wall or other furniture piece. The natural finish brings out the beautiful golden tones of white oak. This piece can be ordered in 4 finishes: Oak, Walnut, Ash and Matte Black. Jameson Collection by Lynnea Jean...

The library writing desk is made of solid walnut with brass inlays. The desk drawer is split into two separate sections with a convenient divider ...

Elegant French secretary desk in Louis XV style, featuring a graceful slant-front form raised on slender cabriole legs. The fall-front opens to reveal a fitted writing interior with ...

A French, 19th century Directoire style leather-topped desk with hidden extensions on each side to add surface area, in a dramatic ebonized finish over the wood. The olive green leat...

Elegant 18th century Italian rosewood center table from Tuscany, Italy, a rectangular shaped Louis XV veneered desk with one small drawer on the front, raised by elegant à cabriole legs with superlative and contrasting ebony and box wood inlaid profiles, ending with curled feet. This antique Italian table...

The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Sonia writing desk...

The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The melting vanity table...

An oak desk made in France in the 1940s, attributed to Charles Dudouyt. The top is laid with a diamond pattern marquetry that reads clearly across the grain, and the oak has been ref...

Extraordinary walnut veneered architects Transformation / drawing table and chest of drawers into one. This amazing quality and excellent condition chest and drawing table was handc...

Dating back to the Louis XV period, this exquisite petite writing table bears the hallmark of Delorme (Adrien Delorme, granted the title of Maître on 22/06/1748). Functioning as a wr...

Refined 18th century English writing desk handcrafted in mahogany, rosewood and burled walnut with geometric inlays, tooled leather top, brass hardware, two drawers in front and faux...

Fine and very well made Ladies writing desk in Louis XV style. An antique bureau de dame, with highly detailed marquetry in exotic woods with bronze mounts. The desk with a slight bo...

A 19th century French Louis Philippe style bureau plat, or desk, made of solid and veneer of mahogany. Double sided, the back has false drawers so this desk may be free floated in a ...

Hamptons Desk is a refined expression of coastal sophistication and tailored craftsmanship, ideal for discerning individuals who value presence and precision. Its tabletop is crafted...

A fine English writing table or console desk of mahogany from England, featuring an inset embossed green leather top over a frieze of two drawers - each drawer with knob pulls - and ...

Neoclassical writing desk hand-crafted in Italy in the early 1800s using walnut and decorated with walnut inlaid veneer. The desk is simple and elegant in lines, however the decorati...

Mahogany shaped top partners writing table with satinwood stringing and inlaid fan medallions. Black/green, antiqued and gold tooled leather top. Three drawers each side with antique...

Piero Zen small desk with nickel silver feet and frezies, maple and mather of pearl inlays, circa 1905. The friezes around the top carry small ruby glass half-spheres. Signature ...

Refined writing desk entirely veneered in cherry, embellished with elegant ebony inlays. The piece is distinguished by its truncated pyramid legs and four ergonomic drawers, ideal fo...

Fine Sheraton Revival Satinwood inlaid Carlton House desk. with Letter boxes. circa 1880s Profusely inlaid with : swags, shells, urns, bell flowers & foliage decoration, Satinwood, with Rosewood banding, boxwood line inlay, Curved back, Black leather inset top, with gold tooling, 4 drawers & 5 pigeon holes Pair letter slots...

A walnut davenport or ship captain's desk with marquetry inlay; lift-up compartment with fitted interior, small gallery. Handsome old worn tooled leather ...

An elegant Louis XVI period writing desk, crafted in northern Italy (Lombardy region) during the 18th century. The desk is executed in walnut and cherrywood, richly inlaid with fine ...

French Art Nouveau writing desk featuring an open upper section with a marquetry inlaid pasteral scene back panel under a carved floral...

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Writing Desk A refined late 18th century French writing desk showcasing exceptional parquetry and marquetry craftsmanship in the Louis XVI neoclas...

A fine French writing desk of ormolu mounted walnut and mahogany, in the Louis XVI style, featuring an inlaid pattern of mahogany, with brass trim around the edge, with five drawers ...

"Shanghai" desk in Ziricotte wood, leather top and silver patined leg. The inside is made in Sycomore. There are two drawers in the structure. PLease ask for a shipping quote to get ...

Extremely elegant Louis XV Style writing desk or center table, with a gracefully adorned floral marquetry and intricate borders on the tray, revealing a single drawer and elegantly c...

Elegant Louis XVI style ormolu mounted mahogany desk or bureau plat, circa 1950's , attributed to Maison Jansen, rectangular, the gilt tooled leather inset top bordered by a gilded ...

Regency Brass-Inlaid Portable Writing Desk on Later Stand, with Secret Drawer, Possibly by Thomas & William Lund A fine English Regency period portable writing slope, early 19th cen...

The finest quality Louis XV/XVI transitional style gilt bronze mounted tulipwood and amaranth cylinder desk by L. Cueunieres after models by Jean-Francois Oeben (French 1721-1763). T...

The structure of this elegant writing desk is solid wood plated with cherry-wood, zebrano, briar-wood and other precious woods. In the cylindrical...

Paris Bureau Study Desk Writing Table by Matteo Cibic is an extraordinary console/writing table, with two drawers. It is available in a range of colors, w...

This truly perfect size table for a writing desk also converts in to a LOWER console table height piece. The lovely parquet top is classic Chambron and although it has side extensio...

Antique French marquetry, ormolu and jasperware Bureau du Roi by Beurdeley French, c. 1890 Height 151cm, width 190cm, depth 100cm The Bureau du Roi, also known as the secrétaire à cylindre, is among the most celebrated masterpieces of 18th century furniture design—an unparalleled example of French craftsmanship and regal opulence. Originally commissioned by King Louis XV in 1760, the project was entrusted to ébéniste du roi Jean-François Oeben (1721–1763). However, Oeben passed away before its completion and his successor, Jean-Henri Riesener (1734-1806), finalised the desk in 1769. During the 19th century, several master cabinetmakers sought to replicate this extraordinary creation, including the esteemed Emmanuel Alfred Beurdeley (1847–1919). The present example, produced circa 1890, was exhibited at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair, where it garnered admiration for its exceptional artistry. Following the exhibition, it was acquired by financier George Jay Gould I (1864–1923) and later photographed in the Lakewood, New Jersey residence of his wife, actress Edith Kingdon Gould (1864–1921). This magnificent desk is crowned with a decorative clock, draped in festoons and accompanied by two playful putti and a finely sculpted dog. Twin ormolu urns rest atop an openwork gallery, leading to additional flower-filled ormolu vases. Flanking the central roll-top panel are finely cast ormolu figures of Apollo and Calliope, each supporting a twin-light scrolling acanthus candelabrum. With a turn of a key, the roll-top slides open to reveal an exquisite arrangement of three pull-out shelves and three drawers, each front panel adorned with delicate ormolu banding and intricate floral trellis parquetry. A gilt-tooled leather writing surface unfolds, featuring a pop-up central panel that lifts to reveal a folding folio stand alongside three additional storage compartments. Below, a central kneehole drawer, embellished with an ormolu bow, is flanked by twin-divided drawers, all decorated with finely detailed floral marquetry. Every aspect of this Bureau du Roi is a testament to superior craftsmanship, featuring elaborate marquetry and parquetry designs. The upper section consists of three panels, with the tambour roll-top inlaid with intricate mythological motifs. Two side medallions bear Latin inscriptions drawn from Cesare Ripa’s Iconologia (1555–1622): NON. NISI. GRANDIA. CANTO. / IRRIDENS. CUSPIDE. FIGO. and BREVI. COMPLECTOR. SINGULA. CANO / PASTORUM. CARMINA. LUDO. These decorative elements, along with the marquetry on the roll-top and upper surfaces, celebrate the arts, literature, and architecture. The bombé sides of the desk are richly decorated with marquetry panels depicting symbols of both naval and terrestrial warfare, framed by elegant ormolu laurel swags. These ornamental details complement a series of exquisite blue and white Wedgwood Jasperware medallions...

General Study Desk Writing Table by Matteo Cibic is a formidable study table, which has an extendable writing top, and small details, which is reminiscent o...

A very fine quality antique French rosewood & kingwood marquety inlaid & ormolu mounted partner's writing table or Bureau Plat, in the manner of Jacques Dubois, circa 1860. This very...

This Victorian oak draw-leaf library table features a parquet top and bold carved griffin supports. The apron is detailed with hand carved trim, adding texture and depth. Its sculptu...

Fine C19TH French Burr Walnut & Marquetry Bureau Plat /Writing Table Black Leather inset top, gold tooling decoration, with Walnut cross banding. thumb mould edge. Shaped Burr Waln...

A fine English serpentine bow front writing desk or side table of mahogany from the late 19th century, featuring a shaped top with inlay around the edge, over a frieze of two bowed a...

A rare and exceptionally inlaid antique slant-front drafting desk. circa 1900 Hand-crafted in the early 20th century, likely French, one piece desk on frame form, having a sloped fr...

A stamped French Louis XV style small walnut slant-front desk with sliding inlaid panels, long drawer and inner compartments from the early 19th century. This petite French desk...

A circa 1940's Italian desk with marquetry top. Measurements: Height: 30" Width: 42" Depth: 25.5"

18th c., England, a delightful George III cheveret lady's writing desk in two parts. The upper five-drawer cabinet with conforming guard over fitted drawers, resting on a table with ...

A Very fine French 19th century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Kingwood, Satinwood and Fruitwood Parquetry Kidney-Shaped secrétaire de dame (Lady's Desk) with an enamel dial clock and...

The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Victoria Desk inlaid in cream shagreen by R&Y Augousti is a sophisticated piece that is minimal, with intricate brass details creating an elegant and luxurious aesthetic. The three rounded drawers make it ergonomic to open a close. Add a mirror and this piece becomes a vanity. Pair it with matching Victoria chair...

Antique Victorian quality rosewood inlaid writing desk, having the original brass gallery, bevel edge mirror flanked by four quality inlaid drawers, a red leather writing surface abo...

A fine French 19th century Louis XVI style ebonized gilt bronze-mounted tulipwood, kingwood and fruitwood floral marquetry single-drawer center table, desk or writing table. The ornately decorated marquetry top, centered with a floral bouquet, butterflies, scrolls and acanthus. The raised on four fluted ebonized legs surmounted with gilt-bronze spigots...

French two drawer bureau plat with brass moulds and parquetry inlaid top. Circa 1900. H 75cm (AH 63cm) x W 111cm x D 66cm Please be in touch for an accurate shipping quote.

A very large French Louis XV style bureau plat partners desk from the late 19th century with an old black leather tooled top. This desk is beautifully veneered in kingwood and rosewo...

An exquisite antique English Chippendale-style partner's desk circa 1860 in medium brown mahogany with warm-toned, light brown satinwood inlays. The desk showcases a unique oval prof...

Magnificent Russian Empire style gilt bronze mounted marquetry and malachite inlaid solid and flame mahogany bureau-jardinière after an important model by the Heinrich Gambs...

Directoire style desk with cylinder top, France 19th century Mahogany veneer with satinwood inlays. This elegant little desk is perfect for a small working space. The writing top fo...

Shanghai desk in Ziricotte wood, leather top and silver patined leg. The inside is made in Sycomore. Information about the covid 19. At this point, the ...

The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The melting vanity table...

The Iconic Jean Pierre desk named after the famous actor Jean Pierre Aumont is an handcrafted desk in solid walnut with black or brown leather insets, adjustable top position, Classi...

Antique writing table by Beurdeley after a model by Adam Weisweiler French, c. 1880 Height 74cm, width 83cm, depth 46cm Crafted by the prestigious 19th century furniture makers Beu...